USMCE Planning Assistance to to States Agreement_Watershed Plan Development Copyrighted
December 17, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 14.
ITEM TITLE: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Planning Assistance to
States -Agreement for Watershed Plan Development
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to
execute the agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, (USACE) in order for the USACE to provide
riverfront planning and watershed management plan update
and development.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
US Army Corps Planning Assistance to States City Manager Memo
Agreement-NNM Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
EXHIBIT- Supporting documentation Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District
Planning Assistance for Developing a Comprehensive Riverfront Plan
DATE: December 13, 2018
Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann is requesting City Council approve authorization
for the Mayor to execute the agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
(USACE) in order for the USACE to provide riverfront planning and watershed
management plan update and development.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District
Planning Assistance for Developing a Comprehensive RiverFront Plan
DATE: December 13, 2018
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to seek authorization to enter into an agreement
with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (USACE) in order for the
USACE to assist the City with riverFront planning and watershed management plan
updating and development.
BACKGROUND
The USACE's Section 22 Planning Assistance to States program allows for the USACE
to provide assistance in the preparation of comprehensive water resources plans to a
State or city. At the request of a governmental agency, the USACE "may provide certain
technical assistance related to the management of State water resources, including the
provision and integration of hydrologic, economic, or environmental data and analysis."
The technical assistance must be in support of the State's water resources
management and related land resources development plans or other water resources
management related documents, such as "State hazard mitigation, preparedness,
response, and recovery plans and plans associated with changing hydrologic
conditions, climate change, long-term sustainability, and resilience." The non-Federal
share of the costs, which can be "in-kind," must be at least 50 percent of the total cost.
The assistance cannot include the preparation of site-specific designs or construction.
DISCUSSION
In October of 2017, the City began a dialogue with the USACE regarding a possible
partnership to address issues of mutual interest along the City's riverfront. Over the
course of several months, City staff and USACE Rock Island District staff discussed the
project scope possibilities.
In October of 2018, the City sent a letter to the USACE expressing the City's interest in
developing a plan for the riverfront with possible foci on dredging Peosta Channel,
construction of a larger boat docking facility, environmental enhancements at Maus
Park and Lake, and other recreational and environmental studies along the Dubuque
waterfront.
In November of 2018, the City received a proposed agreement from the USACE. Per
the terms of the agreement, the USACE will develop a comprehensive plan that will:
1 . Create a hydrologic computer model of the Bee Branch watershed, the Ice
Harbor watershed, and the Maus Lake watershed that reflects the rainfall and
runoff that can be expected under current conditions. In addition, the models will
project future runoff conditions based on future climate projections.
2. Assess Mississippi River level trends as compared to river levels expected when
the John C. Culver Floodwall/Levee system was design and constructed circa
1970. In recent years, the Mississippi has risen above flood stage more
frequently than what would have been predicted previously.
3. Increase ecosystem education and outreach within the Dubuque region which
could promote ecotourism economic growth and enhance environmental
stewardship in the study area.
4. Identify the proper identification and placement of native species that could
stimulate restoration of a natural regional ecosystem.
5. Promote recreational development measures that will encourage ecotourism
within the City of Dubuque - recreational strategies which align with the City's
ecosystem restoration objectives and could encourage economic and
environmental development.
6. Increase non-motorized boating in water resources within the Dubuque area.
7. Investigate the use of dredged material, which cannot be used for either
ecosystem restoration purposes or recreational enhancement measures, for
other various infrastructure enhancements.
Per the agreement, the total project cost is $196,300. The City's 50°k local match would
consist of$69,800 of in-kind City activity and $28,350 in payments to the USACE.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City enter into the attached Agreement with the U. S. Army Corps
of Engineers, Rock Island District (USACE) in order for the USACE to assist the City
with watershed management plan updating and development.
BUDGETIMPACT
Per the agreement, the City's contribution will consist of$69,800 of"in-kind" services
and $28,350 in payments to the USACE. The entire City contribution totaling $98,150
will be from previously budgeted activities and will not result in any new City expenses.
The payment to the USACE will be funded through a $35,000 FY19 budget
appropriation for "Storm Sewer System Hydrological and Hydraulic Model"
development.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I respectfully request authorization for the Mayor to execute the attached agreement
with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (USACE) in order for the
USACE to provide watershed planning assistance.
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Attach.
Prepared by Deron Muehring
Cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
John Klostermann, Public Works Director
Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer
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CEMVD-PDP
MEMORANDUM FOR Commande�, Rock Island District
SUBJECT: Planning Assistance to States (PAS) Agreement for the 22 Planning
Assistance to States: City of Dubuque Watershed Plan Development
1. References:
a. Memorandum, CEMVR-PD-F, 19 October 2018, subject as above (encl 1).
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b. Memorandum, CEMVD-PD-L, 10 March 2017, subject: MVD Planning !
Assistance to States Program Template Cost Sharing Agreements and Approval and
Execution Authority.
2. MVD staff has reuiewed the draft PAS Cost Sharing Agreement and related
documents for the subject project agreement (encl 2). The PAS Cost Sharing
Agreement does not deviate from the template agreement, and the related documents
contain the required information and were prepared in accordance with the applicable
regulations. Therefore, the subject agreement is approved for execution. Proceed as
scheduled with processing the agreement to the sponsor for signature. The agreement
should be executed and processed in accordance with reference 1.b. An electronic
copy of the signed agreement must be furnished to the MVR DST and MVD Program
Manager within 14 days after execution. In addition, advise this DST of any signing
ceremonies requested by the sponsor.
3. The MVD point of contact for this action is Mr. Gabe Har�is, CEMVD-PDM, at
(601) 634-5926.
2Encls GAR� YL'YOUN� /
Chief, Planning Division
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CEMVR-PD-F DCf 1 9 2018
MEMORANDUM FOR Chief of Planning, Mississippi Valley Division (/�ttn: Mr. Gabe
Hacris, GEMVD-PD-SP) P.O. Box 80,Uicksburg; MS 39181-0080
SUBJECT: Planning Assistance to States (PAS)Agreement for the-Section 22
PlanningAssistance to 5tates; City ofDubuque Watershed PIan.Development.
1. This memorandum transmits the PAS Agreement be#ween the Department of the
Army and fhe.City of Dubuque for assistance in the prepara#ion of a comprehensive
approach for wafershed management plan development in the City of Dubuque
watershed pursuant to Section 22 of the Wate�Resources Deve�apment Act of 1974, as
amended (42 U.S:G: 1962d-16).
2. The PAS Agreement was prepared with no deviations fo the approved tempiate.
This package inciudes the following enclosures:
a: Enclosure 1 - PAS negotiated cost sharing agreement beiween the Departrnent
of#he Army and fhe Ciry of Dubuque fo�theSection 22 Planning Assistance to States:
City of Dubuque Watershed Plan Development.
b. Enclosure 2- Scope oflNork and Federal/non-Federal funds allocation table.
c. Enclosure 3 -Non-Federal Sponsor Letterof InYent. ,
d. Enclosure 4- Non-Federal Sponsor's Self-Certification of Financial Capability for j
Agreements.
e. Enciosure 5 - GerFification Regarding Lobbying.
f: Enclosure 6 - Certificate of Legal Sufficiency Review.
g. Enclosu�e 7 - Dist�ict Commander's Approval Memorandum for PAS Agreement.
3. The Rock Island District requests approval of this PAS Agreement package. Upon
app�oval, the agreement and enclosutes will be forwa�ded to the City of Dubuque for
execution. Following City of Du6uque signaturs, I will sign the PAS ageeementand
forward a copy of fhe executed agreement to the Mississippi Valley Division.
CEMVR-PD-F
SUBJECT: Planning Assistance to Sfates (PAS)Agreemenf for the Section 22
Planning Assistance to States: City of Dubuque Watershed Plan Development
4. if you have any questions regarding thistransmittal package, please contact Alisa
Behrens, interdisciplinary Water Resources Planner, at"309-794-5454.
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AGREEMENT '
BETWEEN '
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
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CITY OF DUBUQUE
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this day of ,� by and
between the Department of the Army (hereinafter the "Govemment"),represented by the
U.S. Army Engineer,Rock Island District(hereinafter the"District Engineer") and the
City of Dubuque (hereinafter the "Non-Federal Sponsor"), represented by the Mayor.
WITNESSETH, THAT:
WIIEREAS, Section22 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974, as
amended(42 U.S.C. 1962d-16)authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the
Chiefof Engineers,to provide assistance in the preparation of a comprehensive water
resources plan(hereinafrer the"Plan") to a State or non-Federal interest working with a
State, and to establish and collect fees for the purpose of recovering 50 percent of the
costs of such assistance except that Secretary may accept and expend non-Federal funds
provided that are in excess of such fee; and
WHEREAS,the Govemment and the Non-Federal Sponsor have the full authority
and capability to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement:
NOW,THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. The Government shall develop the Plan, in coordination with the Non-Federal
Sponsor, in accordance with the attached Scope of Work,and any modifications thereto;
that specifies the scope;cost, and schedule for activities and tasks, including the Non-
Federal Sponsor's in-kind services.
2. The Non-Federal Sponsor shall provide 50 percent of the costs for developing
the Plan in accordance with the provisions of this pacagraph. As of the effective date of
this Agreement,the costs of developing the Plan are projected to be$196,300,with the
Government's share of such costs projected to be $98;150 and the Non-Federal Sponsor's
share of such costs projected to be$98,150, which includes estimated credit in the
amount of$69,800 for in-kind services.
a. After considering the estimated amount of credit for in-kind services
that will be afforded in accordance with paragraph 4, if any;the Government shall
provide the Non-Federal Sponsor with a written estimate of the amount of funds required
from the Non-Federal Sponsor for the initial fiscal year of development of the Plan,with
a fiscal year beginning on October lst and ending on September 30th of the following
year. No later than 15 calendar days after such notification,the Non-Federal Sponsor
shall provide the full amount of such funds to the Government by delivering a check
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payable to "FAO, USAED;Rock Island (BS)"to the District Engineeror by providing
an Electronic Funds Transfer of such required funds in accordance with procedures
established by the Government.
b. No later than August ls`prior to each subsequent fiscal year during
development oPthe Plan,the Government shall provide the Non-Federal Sponsor with a
written estimate of the amount of funds required from the Non-Federal Sponsor during
that fiscal year. No later than September 15`prior to that fiscal year,the Non-Federal
Sponsor shall provide the full amountof such required funds to the Govemment using
one of the payment mechanisms specified in paragraph 2.a. above.
c. If the Government determines at any time that additional funds are
needed from the Non-Federal Sponsor to cover the Non-Federal Sponsor's costs of
developing the Plan, the Govemment shall provide the Non-Federal Sponsor with written
notice of the amount of additional funds required. Within 60 calendar days of such I
notice, the Non-Federal Sponsor shall provide the Government with the full amount of '
such additiona] funds: '
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d. Upon completion of the Plan and resolution of any relevant claims and �
appeals, the Government shall conduct a final accounting and furnish the Non-Federal i
Sponsor with the written resuks of such final accounting. Should the final accounting
determine that additional funds are required from the Non-Federal Sponsor,the Non-
Federal Sponsor;within 60 calendar days of written notice from the Government, shall
provide the Govemment with the full amount of such additional funds. Should the final
accounting determine that the Non-Federal Sponsor has provided funds in excess of its
required amount,the Government shall refund the excess amount, subject to the
availability of funds. Such final accounting does notlimit the Non-Federal Sponsor's
responsibility to pay its share of costs, including contract claims orany other liability that
may become known after the final accounting.
3. In addition to its required cost share, the Non-Federal Sponsor may determine
that it is in its best interests to provide additional funds for development of the Plan.
Additional fixnds provided under this paragraph and obligated by the Government are not
included in calculating the Non-Federal Sponsor's required cost share and are not eligible
for credit or repayment.
4. The in-kind services includes those activities (including services,materials,
supplies, or other in-kind services) that are required foc development of the Plan and
would otherwise have been undertaken by the Government and thatare specified in the
Scope of Work and performed or provided by the Non-Federal Sponsor after the effective
date of this Agreement and in accordance with the Scope of Work. The Government
shall credit towards the Non-Federal Sponsor's share of costs,the costs, documented to
the satisfaction of the GovernmenY,that the Non-Federal Sponsor incurs in providing or
performing in-kind services, including associated supervision and administration. Such
costs shall be subject to audit in accordance with paragraph 9 to determine
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reasonableness, allocability, and allowability, and crediting shall be in accordance with
the following procedures, requirements, and limitations:
a. As in-kind services are completed and no later than 60 calendar day
after such completion,the Non-Federal Sponsor shall provide the Government appropriate
documentation, including invoices and certification of specific payments to contractors,
suppliers, and the Non-Federal Sponsor's employees. Failure to provide such
documentation in a timely manner may result in denial of credit. The amount of credit
afforded for in-kind services shall not exceed the Non-Federal Sponsor's share of costs.
b. No credit shall be afforded for interest charges,or any adjustment to
reflect changes in price levels between the time the in-kind services are completed and
credit is afforded; for the value of in-kind services obtained at no cost to the Non-Federal
Sponsor; ot for costs that exceed the GovernmenYs estimate of the cost for such item if it
had been performed by the Govemment,
5. The Non-Federal Sponsor shall not use Federal Program funds to meet any of '
its obligations under this Agreement unless the Federal agency providing the funds
verifies in writing that the funds are authorized to be used for the Plan. Federal program
funds are those funds provided by a Federal agency, plus any non-Federal contribution
required as a matching share therefor.
6. In carrying out its obligations under this Agreement;the Non-Federal Sponsor
shall comply with all the requirements of applicable Federal laws and implementing
regulations, including, but not limited toi Title VI oFthe Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L.
88-352), as amended(42 U.S.C. 2000d), and Department ofDefense Directive 550011
issued pursuant thereto;the Age Discrimination Act of 1975{42 U:S.C. 6102); and the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), and Army Regulation 600-7
issued pursuant thereto.
7. Upon 30 calendar days written notice to the otherparty, either parly may elect,
withoutpenalty, to suspend or terminate further development of the Plan. Any
suspension or termination shall not relieve the parties of liability for any obligation
incurred.
8. As a condition precedent to a paRy bringing any suit for breach of this
Agreement,that party must first notify the other party in writing of the nature of the
purported breach and seek in good faith to resolve the dispute through negotiation. If the
parties cannotresolve the dispute through negotiation, they may agree to a mutually
acceptable method of non-binding alternative dispute resolution with a qualified third
party acceptable to the parties. Each party shall pay an equal share of any costs for the
services provided by such a third pariy as such costs are incurred: The existence of a
dispute shall not excuse the parties from performance pursuant to this Agreement.
9. The parties shall develop procedures for the maintenance by the Non-Federal
Sponsor of books, records, documents, or other evidence pertaining to costs and expenses
for a minimum of three years after the final accounting: The Non-Federal Sponsor shall
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assure that such materials are reasonably available for examination, audit, or reproduction
by the Government.
a. The Govemment may conduct, or arrange for the conduct of; audits of
the Plan. Government audits shall be conducted in accordance with applicable
Government cost principles and regulations. The GovernmenYs costs ofaudits forthe
Plan shall not be included in the shared costs ofthe Plan,but shall be included in
calculating the overall Federal cost of the Plan.
b. To the extent permitted under applicable Federal laws and regulations,
the Government shall allow the Non-Federal Sponsor to inspect books, records,
documents, or other evidence pertaining to costs and expenses maintained by the
Government, or at the request of the Non-Federal Sponsor,provide to#he Non-Federal
Sponsor or independent auditors any such information necessary to enable an audit of the
Non-Federal Sponsor's activities under this Agreement. The costs of non-Federal audits
shall be paid solely by the Non-Federal Sponsor withoutreimbursement or credit by the
Government.
10. In the exercise of their respective rights and obligations undec this
Agreement,the Governmentand the Non-Federal Sponsor each act in an independent
capacity, and neither is to be considered the officer, agent, or employee of the other.
Neither party shall provide, without the consent of the other party, any contractor with a
release that waives or purports to waive any rights a party may have to seek relief or
redress againstthat contractor.
11. Any notice, request,demand, or other communication required or permitted
to be given under this Agreement shall be deemed to have been duly given if in writing
and deliveredpersonally or mailed by certified mail, with return receipt, as shown below.
A party may change the recipient oe address for such communications by giving written
notice to the other party in the manner provided in this paragraph.
If to the Non-Federal Sponsor:
Office of the Mayor
City Hall
50 W. 13'h St.
Dubuque,IA 52001
If to the Government:
Distrief Engineer
US Army Engineer District,Rock Island
Clock Tower Building
P.O.Box 2004
Rock Island,IL 61204 2004
12. To the extent permitted by the laws governing each party,the parties agree to
maintain the confidentiality of exchanged information when requested to do so bythe
providing party.
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13. Nothing in this Agreement is intended, nor may be construed,to create any
rights, confer any benefits; or relieve any liability, of any kind whatsoever in any third
person not a party to this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WI IEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement,which
shallbecome effective upon the date it is signed by the District Engineer. '
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CITY OF DUBUQUE ',
BY: BYi '
STEVEN M. SATTINGER ROY D.BUOL �
Colonel, U.S.Army Mayor
District Engineer
DATE: DATE:
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Section 22 Planning Assistance to States
City of Dubuque Watershed Plan Development
27 Beptember,2018
Backeround
The City of Dubuque is the oldest settlement in the State of Iowa. The community was formally
founded in 1833. However; it initially originated as a settlement during the late 1700s by French
fuYtrader, and lead mining entrepreneur, Julien Dubuque accarding to the'East Central
Intergovernmental Association.
Established on the banks of the Mississippi River, adjacent to the Meskwaki settlement, the city
has developed into a commercial, industrial,agricultural, and tourist location along the
Mississippi River. The Mississippi Riverhas provided various resources to the area and shaped
the city of Dubuque through natural restrictions, characterized by the river valley bordering the
eastside of the city. Despite the Mississippi River creating a restrictive boundary,the area of
Dubuque has experienced urban expansion.
As a river town, the city's earliest economic successes were in trading. A significant portion of
land near the riverfront was employed for the purposes of indushy and shipping devefopment. As
Dubuque's industry progressed,peciods of economic prosperity led to environmental impact. For
example, in the 1930's, a dredge pushed through a small back channel of the Mississippi River
with the intent to connect a Dubuque industrial district to the main river stem. As a result, '
according to Cunningham Group Architecture; Inc, the Peosta Channel and Chaplain Schmitt I
Island were established. Chaplain Schmitt Island has evolved from a World War II airfield, to a
dredge dump site, and finally into an area of mixed uses for local and tourist communities
according to Cunningham Group Architecture, Inc.
The City of Dubuque,the East Central Intergovemmental Association, various non-
governmental organizations, and the State oflowa influence the Project area. As such, each party
has produced projects and studies which have aided in the development of the Project vicinity.
The City of Dubuque has requested assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
to facilitate the development of a Watershed Plan for the Dubuque area. The purpose of the
USACE involvement is to facilitate the development of a Watershed Plan for the Dubuque area.
At the completion of this planning process,the City of Dubuque and surrounding area will be
well positioned to pursue further development within their watershed.
ProiectScope
Task I.Identify Ecosystem Restoration opportunities in the Dubuque area.
Responsibility: City of Dubuque and USACE
I.a. Resiliency to Climate Change and its effects on Dubuque. Due to its location, Dubuque
is highly sensitive to fluctuations in water levels. Therefore, climate change can pose
economic and ecosysterri implications. Resiliency to cli�nate change couZd be achleved
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through several possible strategies. The tasks below will be performed by USACE and the ',
Ciry of Dubuque with the associated cost listed in Table 1. li
I.a.i. Assess storm water runo,fjrates over a period oftime. !
1. Model Development and Existing Conditions
a. Bee Branch Modeling ,
i. Assemble and deliver HEC-HMS model to USACE I,
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b. Ice Harbor ',
i. Assemble and deliver GIS data (sewers, roads,
bufldings, etc.) to USACE �
c. Maus Lake
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i. Assemble and deliver GIS data (sewers, roads, !
buildings, etc.) to USACE 1
ii. Procluce arad deliver bathometric survey of Maus '
Lake to USAGE �
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2. DeteYmine Future conditions prec(pitaCion I
3. Conduct Hydrologic Simulations(land use and precipitation I
scenariosJ �
a. Bee Branch
b. Ice Harbor
c. Maus Lake
i: Cfty assess feasibility of eliminating culvert 2hat
runs under RR tvacks through floadwall
�F. MausLakeParkAssessment
I.a.ii: Assess Mississippi river levels over a desi n� ated period oftime.
1. Mississippi River Levels- Dut•ation Analyses
a. HEGSSP river°data analysis for changes over time Depth-
duration and flow-duration curves
b. Coznciclent frequency analysis to determine effect of
riverine water Zevels on fnteri4r pondivtg
c. Use HEC-SSP resu[ts to inform decisions on large boat
docking facility, ADA landing for dockingfaciliry, acfdition
of pier wa11, and 16th Street culvert/pumping
station/ponding area study
I.a.iii. Increase pervious surface.
1. Develop plan to decrease impervious surfaces throughpervious
pavemenl use
T.b. Increase ecosystem education and outreach within the Dubuque region. The creation of
awareness tactics and measures could promote ecotourism economic growth and enhance
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environmental stewardship in the study area. The tasksbelow wiU be performed by the City
ofDubuque with the;associated cost in Table l.
I.b.i. Create more communal sites to increase�ublic synerev with the
ecosystem.
I.a Sustain and create native habitats in the Dubuque region.Proper identification and
placement of native species could stimulate restoration of a natural regional ecosystem. The
tasks below will be performed by the City of Dubuque with the associated cost listed in
Tab[e 1.
I.c.i. Greater mussel habitatdevelopment.
1. Greater mussel habitat development�n Bee Branch and rlfaus Lake
Ponding at^eas
I.c.ii. Sediment traps or other BMP's to improve water quaZitv.
1. Develop BMPs at Eagle Point Park to improve water guality
Task IL Identify Recreational Enhancement opportunities in the Dubuque area.
Responsibility: City of Dubuque and USACE
II.a. Promote recreational development in the planning area.Promotion of recreational
development measures will encourage ecotourism within the City ofDubz�que: Recreational
strategies which align wlth the City's ecosystem restoration objectives could encourage
economic and environmental development. The tasks below wilZbe performed by USACE
with the associated cost listed in Table 1. The USACE will review existing infrastructure,
Dubuque comprehensive plan, and sustainability plan, to cultivate appropriate target
recreational activities and development opportunities. ',
li.a.i. Assess Maus Lake for recreational enhancement opportunities '
1. Maus Lake Assessment
a. Planning assessment to ident�problems and opportunities i
at Maus Lake
i. Public involvetnent and input campaign
b. Determine Potential areas for an engineered wetland near
Maus Lake
i. Determine opportunities to improve recreation
oppartunitles around lake
c: USACE provide direction and expert opinion on Ciry O&M
Manual for Maus Lake
II.b. Increase non-motorized boating in the water resources within the Dubuque area.As
non-motorized activifiesproliferate an the Dubuque area, non-motorzzed boatirtg coudd also
increase within the regional recreation scope. The tasks below will be performed by the
City of Dubuque tvith ihe associated cost lisXed in Table l.
Il.b.i. Evaluate potential kavak and canoe launch points:
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II.a Creafe more transitional and viewing sites. Creating moPe locations for observatio�and ,
interaction with the natural environment could promote recreational and environmental
development. The tasks below will be performed by the City ofDubuque with the associated ,
cost listed in Table 1.
Il.c.i. Create more beach/�rk areas and connect si�ificant environmental sites
with tour routes or the purposes ofEcotourism. j
1. Develop conceptual design of irail connection behveen the Bee �
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Branch Creek system and the Alliant Ener�Port of Dubuque ',
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Task 3.Identify Beneficial Use of Dredged Material opportunities in the Dubuque area.
Responsibility; City of Dubuque and USACE
III.a. Infrastructure Enhancement.Dredged material which cannot be used for either
ecosystem restoration purposes or recreational enhancement measures may potentially be
utilized for other various infrastructure enhancements. This objective could captuee all
useslbenefits thus far not specified. The tasks below wi(Z be performed&y USA�E with the
associated cost listed in Table 1. The USACE will eval:iate dredging
capabildty/a7[ernatives, and material composition in lhe project area to determine
a'pproprtate placement/ef�cfent use of dredged materials.
ZII.a.i. Ident�potential material stackpile sites for various future�uses.
1. Peasta Channel dred�e rnaterial or buryinz floodwalls
a. CoLlect�rab samples ofPeosta Channel to determfne
suitabilit�ofsediment material
b. HTRW testin¢(eaeh sample ,RI500)
c. Calculate amount ofmaterial needed to bury floodwalls
d. Grain size/hydrometer analvsis of the samples
e. Deter•mine Environmental Considerations and HTRYV
issues
f. Cast estimate to dred�e/place material fi�om Peosta
channel
g. Outline NEPA consid¢rations ror dr�dninQ
2. Finley's landing-Alternate Material8ource
a: Estimate costs and provide write up on opportunities to
uCilize the sand material at Finlev's landing for burving the
oodwall
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Deliverables
The following deliverables will be provided as part of the Section 22 Planning Assistance to
States: City of Dubuque Watershed Plan Development planning process.
• Site visit facilitation
• HEC-HMS model development
� HEGSSP output
a Developmentofreports
e Collection of sample data of Peosta Channel
o Map development
a Figure development
a Provision of GIS data
• Project Management(Meetings/Coordination)
I
Cost of Individual Tasks
See Attached Cost Estimate, Table I —Cost Estimate for Scope of Work Task Line Items.
Schedule
Kick-off ineeting and workshop,Facilitate a project delivery team
Month 1 meetin
Initiate hydrologic& hydraulic assessment and habitat models; Team
reviews existing documentation and data,Perform survey, Facilitate a
Month 2-3 roject delivery team meetin
Continue hydrologic &hydraulic assessmenf, Facilitate a project
1VIonYh 4—Month 8 delivery team meetin
Month 9 Run habitat models,Facilitate a ro'ect deliver team meetin
Refine model outputs and discuss additional alternative variations,
Month 10 Facilitate a ro'ect delivei team meetin
Month I 1 Finalize alternative out uts and make recommended, PDT
Month 12 S onsor reviews recommended actions, PDT
Month 13 Co s inco orates s onsor in ut into re ort, PDT
Month 14 Finalize re ort
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Table 1 —Cost Estimate for Scope of Work Task Line Items
Task Date of Descrip[ion ofl'ask Item-Dubuque PAS Federal Dubuque Dubuque
Rcvision: Costs Contribution Contribution
09/28/2018 (in-kiud) (Monetary)
A660Ci8i2d$COP¢OC �ei'Gi�n_^ 1"�annhi_� A��ic:'.mcr lo A[atc�:( ��h n(Duh��yue [ompn'hrn.nr Pl.vi
WorkLineltem Dc�elnpmr�n'�.5. ���:n.�•hami
1 I.a.i Aseeaaetormwstern+noffnuswera riodott�e.
I.Model Deee errt and Exis' Condi[ions
a_Bee Branch h1odeM� $2,000 58,000
i Assemb'�and deliver HPC-HMS model to CSACE $400
b.Ice Harlwr 56.500 56,000
i Assemble and deliver GIS data sewers,road5,build'vi s,etc.)lo USACE 5200
; c.Maus Lake %,I50 56350
�Assembk and deliver GIS data sewers,roeds,Mtildin ,etc.)to USACE 3200
ii Produce and delrver�thomevic swvev of Maus Lake to USACE $I S,D00
'_.Determirie Fu[ure conditiorts ed rtatioo $4,000
3.Conduct Hcdrok��ic$rtnulatiuns i�nduse and rec' datbn sceriarios)
a.Bee Bra�h $6,000
6 Ice Harbor 53,000
_.............. .......__ ...._.___.__._—..—.—_.__..—...._
c Maus Lake $4,000
� i Cm assess Ceas�bi' 'of elmiinatm�cWvert tlai rws wder RR[racks throu $10,000
IJ.Ylaus LaFe Park.4ssessment 56,000
I.a.ii '�:�ssess�1ississi im�erlevelsoreradesinated riodoftime.
__ rl '✓tississi�iRrverLevels ,DurationAnal�ses
_—_ . _... .. , .,.__. .._.._, _....,___ __ ,,. ,_._,_.. „ __,._.�....__�._
..._,__. .. ........ ...............
a.HEC-SSP mer data artahs¢for changes over tune Depth dwation a�d tbw dura[an �3��
ciuves
b.Comcslent Gequency arialysa to detertnrtre effecc otrnervre water leve6 on mterior 33,200
............. ............... .���P....._ ...,.,...,_..._ .. .... ...._..,, ..,.._. ............
_. ..... _....... .... .. ..... ..__..�,._., ._.._.._....._...
c.Use HEGSSP resWts[o mform decisions on large boat docking faciluv.ADA landmg
fm dockmg fac�,add¢ion of pier wa4 and 16th Street cWvert/pumpmg station porMing 5800
area sNd�
_...__.. 1 a m.,......,_. .INCrtase_�enrom surface
. .. . .. . ..,,.`.,.., . . ......... . .............. . .,,.......... .. , .,..,.....,__,_ ,,,.,._.........�.__.,,........,......
1.Deve hn[o deireae un rvwus siuf'aces throu rvrous avemem use 52,000
I.b.i Create more communal sites to inerease ubiic sme rwith ecos tem 310,000
Lc.i �Grea[ermnsselhabitatdeveio ment
l.Greater m�usel hab�iat decebpment m Bee Branch and Maas Lake Pond�.areas 52.000
Lciit.......:........_...._.........__.____._..... __,..._' _"_" "
� �.Sed�ment tm s oro[her B91P's ta im mve warer uali[v
':I.Deveb BNPs at Ea Pnint ParA to vn uve��'acer uslm $15,000
2 Il.a.i i.assessllausLakeforrccreat�onalenhancementnpportumties.
"_'--.---' '_'_...._.. ... ...__._._..._ ..
. .. . .' ""`__'.� ._-- '_" __""__'_—
�1.Niaus LaAe Assessment
i a.Plannm assessme�l to�entifc robkms und o rtunvies at Maus LaAe ff IQ000
� i Public mvohement and in N cam i 52,000
b.Determine Potenlial areas for an engir�eered wetland near:'Naus Lake 52,400
i Detertnme o rtwNes to rtn rove recreatron o rtwM1ies arowd lake $'_,400
c USACE rovide dtrection and experi o mpn on Cilc O&M Manual For Maus Lake $2,400
Il.b.i Evaluation of rential kavak and canoe launch in�s $5,000
Il.c.i Create more beacNpark areas and cannect significant environmental sites with
[ourmutesforthe u sesofEm[ourism
I.Devebp conceptual desi�of ttail connec[ion be[ween ihe Bee Branch Creek sys[em §�Q�
a�the Alliant Energ�Port of Dubu ue Sotar Gardm
3 11I.a.i Identih o[en[ial matedal s[ock ile si[es for�'arious Poture usea.
1.Peosta Channel dred e matenal for b 'm�Floodwalis
a.Collect ab sam ks of Peosta Channel to dete�mme suilabJiry of sedmient material 53000
b.HTRW�estin each sam k SI500) S7,SW
c Calcuiate amount of inateriai nezded ro bury FloodwalLc 81,600
d Gramsi�e h2drometeranahs�softhesampks .5�J00
.__. ........ . .... ....... . ..... „......... .. . . .y,........ . ...._ . ....._........... . .................
e.Derermine EnvUonmental Consideranons and HiRW¢sues Sl 600
f Cos�zstvnate to dred�e' lace marerial(mm Peos[a channel 54,000
.Outlme NEPA con.<iderations for dred_in� $_400
2 Fmle�'s landin� Ahemate`Na[erial Source
............. ......... ._,. .... . . . ..... ......... ... ... _._....... _ ,. .,,_...._,,..,."'.._. , _ ,.,.._„__._.__..._._.._._.,............
a.Estvnate costs and provide write up on opportunrties to utilize Ihe sand material at ��
Finlev s landm�for burvm�the flood�call
Deliverabks-HEGHMS model HEGSSP output,reports,grab sampk dafa ofPewta $�p�
Charmel,ma�s.fi�wes GIS data
"__" —___'— "_'_'_'__. . ..""'... ............ ......._..._........._.__...._..."""'_""__'.......'_" __'_'_'_"'..._._.
ProjectMana ment(meetm ,cootd'matio�-on om throu¢hout rocessl 32.400
Sire vLsds-2 o k,2 days 83�00
Total Split Cost $98,U0 569,800 538350
7'otal Pro'ect Cnst SI963W
DUbuGU2 Office of the Mayor
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi Zol,.Zol,
October 8, 2018
Colonel Steven Sattinger
Commander and District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Clock Tower Building
P.O. Box 2004
Rock Island, Illinois 61204-2004
Dear Colonel Sattinger,
This letter is a request for assistance from the US Army Corps of Engineers to explore
creation of a master plan for the riverfront in Dubuque, lowa. Specifically, this is a request for
assistance with a lo�g-term study assessing possible projects and programs to fully engage
the community in the water resource without negatively impacting flood protection.
Some possible foci include dredging the Peosta Channel, construction of a larger boat
docking facility along the U.S. John C. Cuiver Floodwall, environmentai enhancement of
Maus Park and Lake, and other recreational and environmental studies on Schmitt Island and
along Dubuque waterfront.
The City of Dubuque hereby expresses our willingness to serve as the non-Federal sponsor.
We would like information on the process, funding and level of effort required. Please contact
Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann, tgoodman@cityofdubuque.org 563.564.9126 to
discuss this inquiry.
Sincer,�ly,
�/ �^ ��
Roy�. Buol
Ma�br
RDB:sv
NON-FEDERAL SPONSOR'S
SELF-CERTIFICATI01 OF FINANCIAL CAPAB[LITY
FOR AGREEMENTS
I, N[ichael C. ��an Milligen ,�o hereby certify that I am the Chief Financial Officer
of the Ciry of Dubuyue (the "No�rFederal Sponsor"); that I am a�;�are of the fmancial obliaations
of the Non-Federal Sponsor for the Section 22 Planning Assistance to States: City of Dubuque
Comprehensive Plan Deaelopment; and that the 1Von-Federal S�nsor has the financial capability
to satisfy the Non-Federal Sponsor's obli�ations under the Section 22 Plaruung Assistance to
States: City of Dubuque Comprehensive Plan Development.
1N WITNESS WHEREOF, [ liave made and executed this certification this $tl� dayof
Octobcr 2018
>
�� --.., ..
BY: �
TITLE: City Manager
DATL: �ctober 8, 2018
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
The undersigned certifies,to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that:
(I)No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
undersigned,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence arr officer or employee of
any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any
Federal grant,the making of any Federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,
and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract,
grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an ofFicer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement,the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
(3) The undersib ed shall require that the language of this certification be included in the
award documents for all subawards atall tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts
under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and
disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representatian of faet upon which reliance was placed
when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite
for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U:S.C. 1352: Any person who fails to
file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not Iess than $]0,000 and not
more than$100,000 for each such failure.
ROY D. BUOL
Nlayor
DATE:
I
CERTIFICATION OF LEGAL REVIEW
The Cost Shazing Agreement for the Section 22 Ptanning Assistance to States: City of Dubuque
Watershed Plan Development has been fully reviewed by the Office of Counsel, Rock Island
District and the agreement is legally sufficient.
Reviewed By �___
Stephen Packer
District Counsel
Approved By U�� (/✓ �������
Rian W. Hancks
District Counsel
DATE: �D I 1�
� �Ze� :�,•.
DISTRTCT COMMAND�R'S CERTIFICATION/APPROVAL MEIVIORANDUM
FOR PLANNING A:SSISTANGE TO STA`i'ES AGREEMENT
I artest that the Planning Assistance to States Ag�eement for Department of the Army
assistance to the City of Dubuque in the preparation of a comprehensive approacli for
5e,ction 22 Plarining Assistance to States: City of Dubuque Waterslied Plan Development
is consistent with Armypolicy and has beensevieWed'for l`egal sufficienc�by District
Gounsel. In addition,I,attest that the Plaunrng ASsistance to'States'A�eement does not
deviate from ffie approved model PIanning Assistance to States Agreement. Accordingly,
I approve the Planning Assistance fo States Agieement in accordance with the delegated
authority provided by inemorandum,CEMVD-PD-L, dated 10 Mazch 3017,subject:
MVD Planning Assistance to States P;ogram Template Cost Sharing Agreements and
Approval and Execution Authority.
�G li Y�'�
STEVENM: S 'ING�R
COL, EN
Commanding
DATE: I�t �'�-( ��
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Appendix A
tect°wn ?'Y -n�* ;�s- ,c�: L>Siet.:z,Ci�y bf Dubuque u�atetshed i'lun Develapment
l�e aier,r}lPio n-Pede�-a[Funds AllocatiAn
FiscalY'ear � Tofat ti,in=� h t7uled PercenL ]�'dn-FederalCasD Total TotalPion-
� Studv C�se te?e��ai � �tud�� Federal Federal
' itavic- � 4 ssts
� ❑ tziiid ,
FY19 .�14QQQ0 � -i�5{7 ' '� .�_,�b6`ro $28,350 $65,000 $6�,ObQ
FY20 R66,300� yi.3�_yi,- -- .i¢°io 0 $33,ISQ 533,150
Total 5196,300 ' "-59,807 � � (00°� $28:350 �98.150 $98,li0
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