2022 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant Application - Authorization to submit Grant Application to assist with funding to perform maintenance dredging at Dubuque Marina Copyrighted
August 7, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 021.
City Council Meeting
IT EM T IT LE: 2022 Boating I nfrastructure Tier 1 Grant Application -Authorization to
submit Grant Application to assist with funding to perform maintenance
dredging at Dubuque Marina
SUM MARY: City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution
authorizing the filing of the application with the US Fish and Wildlife
Service and lowa Department of Natural Recourses forthe 2022 Boating
I nfrastructure Tier 1 Grant (B I G Tier 1)to assist with funding to perform
maintenance dredging at Dubuque Marina.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Filing of a Grant Application with the US
Fish and Wildlife Service and lowa Department of Natural Recourses for
the 2022 Boating I nfrastructure Tier 1 Grant to Assist with Funding to
PerForm Maintenance Dredging at Dubuque Marina
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Resolution Resolutions
Letter of Support Supporting Documentation
Grant Application Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: 2022 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant Application
Authorization to submit Grant Application to assist with funding to perform
maintenance dredging at Dubuque Marina
DATE: August 2, 2023
Assistant City Engineer Robert Schiesl is recommending City Council adopt the
attached resolution authorizing the filing of the application with the US Fish and Wildlife
Service and lowa Department of Natural Resources for the 2022 Boating Infrastructure
Tier 1 Grant (BIG Tier 1) to assist with funding to perForm maintenance dredging at
Dubuque Marina.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
FROM: Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
DATE: August 1, 2023
RE: 2022 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant Application
Authorization to submit Grant Application to assist with funding to perform
maintenance dredging at Dubuque Marina
INTRODUCTION
The attached resolution provides the authorization for the City of Dubuque to officially
submit an application to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and lowa Department
of Natural Resources (lowa DNR) for a 2022 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant (BIG
Tier 1) to assist with funding to perform maintenance dredging at Dubuque Marina.
BACKGROUND
The Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act - BIG Tier 1 grant funding supports boating as
a popular recreational activity; there are approximately 11.8 million registered
recreational boats in the United States. Of this total, an estimated 584,000 are at least
26 feet long. The Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178)
established the Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) Program (16 U.S.C. 777g-1) to
provide funding to the 50 States, for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of
boating infrastructure facilities for transient recreational vessels at least 26 feet long that
are operated, leased, rented, or chartered primarily for pleasure.
In the fall of 2022, Dubuque Marina submitted a BIG Tier 1 grant application to the lowa
DNR for dredging the marina to provide transient boaters, and boaters who operate
vessels 26 feet or larger, access to docking and safe harbor facilities, including fueling,
pump-out, bathroom and shower facilities, access to clean water, electricity, and other
utilities.
In February 2023, Dubuque Marina was notified by the lowa DNR that they were
awarded $200,000 in BIG Tier 1 grant funding. Since that time, Dubuque Marina staff,
lowa DNR and FWS staff have been collaborating to work through the various federal
grant requirements and develop a viable project. During this grant development
process, it became apparent that it would be challenging for Dubuque Marina to
administer and comply with all the federal grant requirements.
Based on the potential challenges for Dubuque Marina to successfully administer a
federal BIG Tier 1 grant funded project, the lowa DNR approached the City to inquire if
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the City would be interested in becoming the BIG Tier 1 Grant Recipient and be the
responsible lead agency for administering the federal grant.
Since the City regularly perForms maintenance dredging projects and has successfully
completed two (2) previous BIG grant funded project, City staff supports assuming the
lead agency role for the 2022 BIG Tier 1 grant to perform maintenance dredging at
Dubuque Marina.
BIG TIER 1 GRANT APPLICATION
Since the Dubuque Marina was the original grant applicant, for the City to become the
Grant Recipient, the City is required to submit a new, separate application to the FWS
and lowa DNR for the 2022 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant. A copy of the City's
grant application is attached.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE
DATE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
March 30, 2023 Environmental Clearance, COE Re ional Permit Issued
July 19 City Submittal 2022 BIG Tier 1 Grant Application
Au ust 1 FWS 2022 BIG Tier 1 Grant TRACS Portal Submittal
90 Day Review FWS Review Period
August 1 - 31 DNR / City Prepare BIG Grant Draft Cooperative Agreement
Au ust 1 - 31 Cit / Dubuque Marina Prepare Draft Fundin A reement
October 30 FWS BIG Grant Award Notification
December 14 DNR Commission Meeting
Approve lowa - 2022 BIG Tier 1 (City of Dubuque)
December 18 Cit Approve DNR / Cit BIG Grant Cooperative Agreement
December 18 City Approve City/ Dubuque Marina Funding Agreement
January 2024 City Prepare Construction Plans for Dredging
Februar 2024 Cit Complete Public Bidding Process
April - May 2024 Complete Dredging Project
June 2024 Pro'ect Close Out
July 2024 BIG Grant Close Out
BIG TIER 1 GRANT - DREDGING SCOPE OF WORK
Upon reviewing the BIG grant eligible scope of work for maintenance dredging, and
after discussions with Dubuque Marina and lowa DNR staff, City staff is proposing a 2-
phase dredging project to support the local and regional transient boating at the marina.
The objective and scope of work for the 2022 BIG Tier 1 Grant funding is to perform
maintenance dredging within the area shown in Figure 5, to an approximate river bottom
elevation of 586-Ft., which will provide adequate depth for transient boats 26 feet in
length or greater and will create a safe open water for navigating vessels from the
Peosta Channel to and from the marina transient docks.
The objective and scope of work for the proposed 2023 BIG Tier 1 Grant application
funding is to continue with the completion of maintenance dredging within the area
shown in Figure 5, to an approximate river bottom elevation of 586-Ft. This will create a
larger open waterway for navigating transient vessels from the Peosta Channel to and
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from the marina transient docks and provide safe access to the existing transient dock
for fuel, water, and holding tank pump-out.
The proposed 2-phase dredging project will provide adequate depth and improved open
waterway for safely navigating transient vessels. By dredging and creating the open
waterway from the Peosta Channel to the marina transient docks, this will create
improved water flow and water circulation which will reduce the potential for future
sediment siltation within the proposed dredge location. The proposed dredged open
waterway will be more sustainable long-term and will maximize the return on the
investment of federal BIG funding with a long-term solution in providing safe harbor
access for daily and overnight transient boaters.
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2022 BIG Tier 1 Grant Funding will be used to perform maintenance dredging within the
area outlined in RED.
The City is collaborating with Dubuque Marina and the lowa DNR to preparing a 2023
BIG Tier 1 Grant Application to assist in funding to perform maintenance dredging within
the area outlined in GREEN.
BIG TIER 1 - PROJECT FUNDING
With the original BIG Tier 1 grant application submitted by Dubuque Marina, the
application requested $200,000 in grant funds along with $117,500 to be contributed by
Dubuque Marina as the local match grant funds.
With the City agreeing to apply for the 2022 BIG Tier 1 grant funding, and if awarded,
will assume the lead agency role for administering the federal grant, Dubuque Marina
has agreed to contribute the $117,500 local match funds as committed to in the original
grant application.
Dubuque Marina has submitted a letter of support, which is attached for reference.
DUBUQUE MARINA FUNDING AGREEMENT
If approved, following the City submitting the 2022 BIG Tier 1 grant application, City
staff will work with the Legal Department to develop a project Funding Agreement
between the City and Dubuque Marina for providing the required local match funding. If
awarded the grant funds, the plan would be for the City Council to consider approving
and concurrently executing both the lowa DNR Grant Cooperative Agreement and the
City/ Dubuque Marina Funding Agreement at a future date.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City submit the grant application to the lowa DNR for the 2022
Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant (BIG Tier 1) to assist with funding to perform
maintenance dredging at Dubuque Marina.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the filing of
the application with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and lowa Department of Natural
Resources for the 2022 Boating Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant (BIG Tier 1) to assist with
funding to perForm maintenance dredging at Dubuque Marina.
cc: Nathan Steffen, Civil Engineer
Dubuque Marina
Randall Schultz, Grant Project Manager, lowa DNR
Attachment
F:\PROJECTS\DREDGING PROJECTS\2023 Maintenance Dredge\2022 DNR BIG Grant\Council &Staff Documents
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Prepared by Robert Sol-lies!City of Dubuque Engineering 50 W. 13`h St. Dubuque, IA 52001 (563)589-4270
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder City Clerk City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13`h St,Dubuque, IA 52001 (563)589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 248-23
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES FOR THE 2022 BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE TIER 1 GRANT TO
ASSIST WITH FUNDING TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE DREDGING AT DUBUQUE
MARINA
Whereas, Dubuque Marina submitted a BIG Tier 1 grant application to the Iowa
DNR for dredging the marina to provide transient boaters, and boaters who operate
vessels 26 feet or larger, access to docking and safe harbor facilities; and
Whereas, in February 2023, Dubuque Marina was notified by the Iowa DNR that
they were awarded $200,000 in BIG Tier 1 grant funding; and
Whereas, due to potential challenges for Dubuque Marina to successfully
administer a federal BIG Tier 1 grant funded project, the Iowa DNR requested the City
become the applicant for the BIG Tier 1 grant and agree to be the lead agency for
administering the federal grant, and
Whereas, for the City to become the Grant Recipient, the City is required to submit
a new, separate application to the FWS and Iowa DNR for the 2022 Boating Infrastructure
Tier 1 Grant.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQE, IOWA, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City is hereby authorized to file the grant application with the US
Fish and Wildlife Service and Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the 2022 Boating
Infrastructure Tier 1 Grant to assist with funding to perform maintenance dredging at
Dubuque Marina.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 7th day of August 2023.
Brad M. agh, Mayor
Attest:
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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PROJECT NARRATIVE
Recreational boating is a significant economic activity on the Mississippi River. River
cities not only commemorate lowa history with museums, but they offer plenty of tourism
opportunities including minor league baseball games, biking, river boat gambling, sport
fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife viewing, interpretive centers, park activities, antique
shopping, jazz festivals and dining.
Although the Mississippi River supports millions of boating activity days, boating is
negatively affected by silting caused by the natural forces of the River. This silting results
in inaccessible access for transient boaters. Unfortunately, those transient boaters require
safe navigational access to boat docks, gas pumps, full-service restaurants, pump out
facilities, shower facilities, repair center and boat hoists to name a few.
The proposed project in the City of Dubuque, lowa will provide transient boaters with
access to safe harbor docking facilities, bathroom and shower facilities, and access to
clean water, electricity, and other utilities. The proposed project will also provide transient
boaters access to all the recreational and cultural amenities of downtown Dubuque, lowa.
It is anticipated that approximately 7,500 transient boaters will use the facility on an annual
basis. These numbers are based on a five-month boating season. During the 20
weekends, we anticipate 45 boats per weekend with five boaters on each boat (4,500
people). During the 20 weeks of the boating season, we anticipate 30 boats per week
(Monday - Friday), with five boaters on each boat (3,000 people). It is also likely many
boats will not remain at the dock for the complete day (especially during weekends),
allowing multiple boats to use of each slip.
The objective is to provide safe access and docking for transient boaters. Providing
boaters safe access to local utilities and amenities are also key objectives of the project.
This requires proper water depth throughout the harbor.
Benefits of the proposed project include: 1) Create access to daily and overnight dockage
for transient recreational boats 26 feet or more in length; 2) Create access to bathroom
and shower facilities for transient boaters; 3) Provide utility services for transient boaters;
4) Enhance access to recreational, historic, cultural, natural and scenic resources; 5)
Strengthen local ties to the boating community and its economic benefits.
NEED
The Mississippi River borders eastern lowa for 310 river miles. Located in the heartland
of the United States, the river is one of the United States most picturesque regions,
offering a unique combination of scenic beauty, history, and outdoor recreational
opportunities.
Today, recreational boating is still a significant economic activity on the Mississippi River.
River cities not only commemorate lowa history with museums, but they offer plenty of
tourism opportunities including minor league baseball games, biking, river boat gambling,
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sport fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife viewing, interpretive centers, park activities,
antique shopping, jazz festivals and dining.
Although the Mississippi River supports millions of boating activity days, boating is
negatively affected by siltation caused by the natural conveyance of sedimentation of the
Mississippi River. This siltation can make transient boat docks, fueling stations, pump-out
facilities, and other necessary services inaccessible for transient boaters. Unfortunately,
those transient boaters require safe navigational access to boat docks, gas pumps, full-
service restaurants, pump out facilities, shower facilities, boat repair center and boat
hoists, to name a few.
The proposed dredging project is located at the junction of the Dubuque Marina harbor
and the Peosta Channel just below Lock and Dam #11 in the City of Dubuque, lowa will
meet the needs of transient boaters as they travel north or south on the Mississippi River.
There are currently two floating docks accessible by transient boaters in the Dubuque
Marina. The first is a daily or overnight transient dock equipped to handle up to 14 boats
26ft or longer. The second is a combination transient dock for up to 6 boats 26ft or longer
with fuel pumps, convenience store, clean water and pump-out station. Both these docks
provide transient boaters with access to full-service shower, laundry, restaurant, repair
service and local City of Dubuque amenities.
The proposed dredging project, Dubuque Marina is the first full-service marina south of
Lock and Dam #11. Lock and Dam #11 provides a navigational channel for all boaters
including commercial barges. These barges can take hours to lock through, which can
delay transient boaters in either direction for hours. This delay can put a strain on the
onboard facilities of the transient boat. Dubuque Marina provides convenient access for
these boaters waiting to continue their journey to restock their amenities such as food,
fuel, clean water and pump out services. The Dubuque Marina transient docks and
amenities also provide these boaters with a safe daily or overnight relief from their trip.
This project will ensure transient boaters have safe navigational waters to access
amenities they need prior to continuing their journey north or south.
The proposed dredging project is a short walking distance from A.Y. McDonald Park
which has several family-oriented amenities such as biking and walking trails,
playgrounds, picnic areas, and an outside music venue which hosts several annual
festivals. The Dubuque Marina transient boating docks are also within a short taxi ride of
downtown Dubuque where visitors will find museums, casinos, retail shops, local
breweries, numerous restaurants, and entertainment venues.
So, in addition to transient boat amenities, the proposed dredging project will provide
transient boaters access to all the recreational and cultural amenities that Dubuque has
to offer.
It is anticipated that at least 7,500 transient boaters will use the facility on an annual basis.
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PURPOSE
The ultimate purpose of the project is to provide transient boaters, and boaters who
operate vessels 26 feet or larger, access to docking and safe harbor facilities, fueling,
pump-out, bathroom and shower facilities, access to clean water, electricity, and other
utilities, as well as access to the many recreational and cultural amenities of the Dubuque,
lowa.
OBJECTIVE - SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Dubuque is proposing a 2-phase dredging project to support the local and
regional transient boating market.
The objective and scope of work for the 2022 BIG Grant funding is to perForm
maintenance dredging within the area shown in Figure 5, to an approximate river bottom
elevation of 586-Ft., which will provide adequate depth for transient boats 26 feet in length
or greater and will create a safe open water for navigating vessels from the Peosta
Channel to and from the marina transient docks.
The objective and scope of work for the proposed 2023 BIG Grant funding is to continue
with the completion of maintenance dredging within the area shown in Figure 5, to an
approximate river bottom elevation of 586-Ft. This will create a larger open waterway for
navigating transient vessels from the Peosta Channel to and from the marina transient
docks and provide safe access to the existing transient dock for fuel, water, and holding
tank pump-out.
The proposed 2-phase dredging project will provide adequate depth and improved open
waterway for safely navigating transient vessels. By dredging and creating the open
waterway from the Peosta Channel to the marina transient docks, this will create
improved water flow and water circulation which will reduce the potential for future
sediment siltation within the proposed dredge location. The proposed dredged open
waterway will be more sustainable long-term and will maximize the return on the
investment of federal BIG funding with a long-term solution in providing safe harbor
access for daily and overnight transient boaters.
RESULTS OR BENEFITS EXPECTED
Activities completed at the Dubuque Marina will include:
1. Creating a safe navigational waterway for dockage of transient recreational boats 26
feet or more in length for recreational opportunities and safe harbors.
2. Ensure safe access to dockage for essential bathroom and shower facilities for
transient boaters.
3. Ensure safe access to fuel, water, pump out, convenience store items, restaurant,
boat repair services and emergency pull-out services.
4. Provide utility services for transient boaters.
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5. Enhance access to recreational, historic, cultural, natural, and scenic resources.
6. Strengthen local ties to the boating community and its economic benefits.
APPROACH:
Eligible activities for BIG Tier I funding include perForming maintenance dredging.
The lowa DNR shall enter into cooperative agreement with the City of Dubuque after the
project is approved by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Final Rule Subpart C 86.30
(reasonable access), 86.31 (reasonable fee) Subpart D 86.40 (money available), 86.41
(how long money will be available), 86.43 (match requirements), Subpart E 86.55
(compliance requirements), Subpart H 86.80 and 86.81 (reporting requirements) and
Subpart I (signing responsibilities) will be part of this cooperative agreement. The
cooperative agreement will include language requiring the City of Dubuque to submit 75%
completion and final design plans to obtain Region 3 Fisheries Federal Aid staff approval
prior to dredging. Final design plans shall meet accessibility guidelines according to The
National Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (The Access Board) published a Final
Rule at 36 CFR Part 1191 in the Federal Register on September 3, 2002, establishing
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and
Recreational Facilities.
The City of Dubuque has successfully completed two (2) previous BIG Grants and has
the experience and capability to perform and deliver the proposed dredging project.
The City of Dubuque is responsible for ensuring Federal Boating and Infrastructure
Grants funds are properly used for the intended purposes of dredging.
The Dubuque Marina (dredge location) is not located in a historic preservation area as
defined by NHPA.
The City of Dubuque received a Corps of Engineers 10-year dredging permit that ended
December 31, 2022. A Regional Permit was granted to the City of Dubuque on March 30,
2023 for continued dredging in the Dubuque Marina; this is a three-year permit that will
end on March 29, 2026 (Permit Number: CEMVR-RD-2023-0427).
OVERLAP OR DUPLICATION OF EFFORT STATEMENT:
There is currently no other related work funded by Federal grants that is planned,
anticipated or underway for the dredging. There were no previous grants relating to this
application or work being proposed.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION/DRAWINGS/MAPS/PHOTOGRAPHS
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2022 BIG Tier 1 Grant Funding will be used to perform maintenance dredging within the
area outlined in RED.
City of Dubuque is preparing a 2023 BIG Tier 1 Grant Application to assist in funding to
perform maintenance dredging within the area outlined in GREEN.
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COST ESTIMATE
The City of Dubuque 2022 BIG Tier I Grant Application is requesting funding to perform
maintenance dredging services at the Dubuque Marina location. The estimated project
budget was determined based on a proposed dredge cut elevation of 586-Ft which results
in an estimated dredge material removal volume of volume of 10, 583 cubic yards. Based
on an estimated dredging unit cost of $30 per cubic yard, the estimated project cost is
$317,500.
COST ALLOCATION
The proposed maintenance dredging project will have shared public benefit between
both transient boaters and season slip users.
• The marina has 230 slips available for rent with water and electricity included.
• Annual occupancy is 85% or 195 slips rented.
• Docks A, B - (25 slips) do not use the dredged area to access the river.
• Docks C - (40 slips) boats cross 10ft wide portion of the dredged area to access the
river.
• Docks D, E, F, G, H, I, J - (130 slips) do not use dredged area to access the river.
• Of the 195 slips, 50% or 98 boats will use the dredged area once a month for access
to fuel and/or pump-out.
• Transient boaters are estimated at 500 per month using the transient docking
areas, fuel, water, pump-out, etc.
Therefore, 84% of the users of the dredged area are Transient boaters.
It is anticipated that 84°/o of users will be eligible BIG users.
BUDGET NARRATIVE
Total Requested Federal Share: $200,000 (75%)
Total Non-Federal Share: $66,700 (25%)
Estimated Project Budget $317,500
Estimated Eligible BIG Users 84%
Eligible Costs for BIG Funding $266,700
BIG Tier 1 Funds $200,000
State Match $0
Sub-Recipient 25% Local Match $66,700
Sub-Recipient Prorated Costs for Non-Transient Users $50,800
Sub-Recipient Total Funds $117,500
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Dubuque Marina
OMB Approval No.0348-0041
BUDGET INFORMATION-Construction Programs
NOTE.�Certain Federal assistance programs require additional computa[ions to amve at the Federal share ofproject costs eligible Porparticipation.Ifsuch is the case,you will be notified.
COST CLASSIFICATION a.Total Cost b.Costs Not Allowable for c.Total Allowable Costs
Participation (Columns a-b)
1 Administrative and legal e�enses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
2 Land,structures,rights-of-way,appraisals,etc. $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
3 Relocation e�enses and payments $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
4 Architectural and engineering fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
5 Other architectural and engineering fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
6 Project inspection fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
7 Site work $317,500.00 $50,800.00 $266,700.00
8 Demolition and removal $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
9 Construction $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
10 Equipment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
11 Miscellaneous $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
12 SUBTOTAL $317,500.00 $50,800.00 $266,700.00
13 Contingencies $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
14 SUBTOTAL $317,500.00 $0.00 $317,500.00
15 Project(program)income $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
16 TOTAL PROJECT COSTS(subtract#15 from#14) $317,500.00 $50,800.00 $266,700.00
FEDERAL FUNDING
17 Federal assistance requested,calculated as follow s:
(Consult Federal agency for Federal percentage share.) Enter eligible costs from line 16c MultiplyX_75_% $200,000.00
Enter the resul[ing Federal share.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE
DATE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
March 30, 2023 Environmental Clearance, COE Re ional Permit Issued
July 19 Cit Submittal 2022 BIG Grant A lication
Au ust 1 FWS 2022 BIG Grant TRACS Portal Submittal
90 Da Review FWS Review Period
Au ust 1 - 31 DNR / Cit Pre are BIG Grant Draft Coo erative A reement
October 30 FWS BIG Grant Award Notification
December 14 DNR Commission Meeting
A rove lowa - 2022 BIG Tier 1 Cit of Dubuque
December 18 Cit A rove DNR / Cit BIG Grant Coo erative A reement
Januar 2024 Cit Pre are Construction Plans for Dred in
Februar 2024 Cit Complete Public Biddin Process
A ril - Ma 2024 Com lete Dred in Pro'ect
June 2024 Pro'ect Close Out
Jul 2024 BIG Grant Close Out
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PROJECT CONTACTS
Project Personnel:
Randall Schultz, Grant Project Manager
lowa Department of Transportation
Randy.Schultz@dnr.iowa.gov
319-217-9317
Kara Bryant, Federal Aid Coordinator
lowa Department of Transportation
kara.bryant@dnr.iowa.gov
515-587-7409
Robert Schiesl, P.E., Assistant City Engineer
City of Dubuque
bschiesl@cityofdubuque.org
563-589-4270
MATCH AND OTHER PARTNER CONTRIBUTIONS
There are no other costs or cost sharing or matching for in-kind, personnel or fees.
CONTINGENCY COSTS
None.
PRORATION OF ELIGIBLE COSTS FOR BIG FUNDING
84% transient users; 16% other users.
PROGRAM INCOME
The City of Dubuque does not anticipate earning any gross income either directly from
the grant or as a result of the grant.
EQUIPMENT
There are no planned equipment purchases as part of the proposed project.
USEFUL LIFE
The estimated useful life of the dredging project is challenging to predict. The life of the
dredging will be impacted daily by the weather in the upper Mississippi River basin, flood
events and the resulting water flow that transports and deposits silt and sedimentation.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
There is no conflict of interest now or in the foreseeable future.
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SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING STATEMENT
State of lowa's Sinple Audit Report (A-133)
The State of lowa's Single Audit Report covers the disbursement of federal funds by all
state agencies, institutions and universities and includes a review of internal controls
and compliance with federal laws and regulations.
The lowa Department of Natural Resources is an agency of the State of lowa. The State
of lowa was required to perForm an A-133 Single Audit for the fiscal year ending
06/30/2020, the audit has been completed and was issued as of November 15, 2021.
This report is available at https://www.controller.iastate.edu/spa/20SingleAudit.pdf. This
is the most recently completed audit.
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
City of Dubuque is not engaged, nor do we have plans to engage in lobbying activities on
any level.
DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
City of Dubuque understands that no federal funds can be used to pay any person for
lobbying in connection with the award.
OVERLAP OR DUPLICATION OF EFFORT STATEMENT
There are no overlaps or duplication between this application and any of our other Federal
applications or funded projects, including activities, costs, or time commitment of City
personnel.
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