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Historic Survey - app Hist. DevRESOLUTION NO. 12-01 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDING TO CONDUCT AN ARCHITECTURAL/HISTORIC SURVEY. Whereas, the State Historical Society of Iowa has announced the availability of Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) grant funds; and Whereas, the evaluation and survey of properties are eligible activities for HRDP funding; and Whereas, the State Historical Society has advised that an architectural/historic survey is necessary for the renewal of a Memorandum of Agreement between the State and City for the purposes of conducting local Section 106 reviews; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed and endorsed the proposed architecturaVhistoric survey. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED-BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the submission of an application for HRDP funds to conduct an architectural/historic survey is hereby approved. Section 2. That the Planning Services Manager is hereby authorized to sign the contract with and submit requests for reimbursements to the State Historical Society of Iowa for HRDP funds to conduct an architectural/historic survey. Section 3. That the Planning Services Manager is authorized to utilize budgeted Community Development Block Grant Funds to provide the required local match should the HRDP application be approved by the State Historical Society of Iowa. Section 4. That the City of Dubuque agrees to abide by all local, state and federal requirements applicable to the proposed project. Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of January, 2001. /s/ Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest: /s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk F. Schneider, City Clerk day of Oanuary ,2001. Lcarsten\hpc~resoluti.doc Architectural Historical Survey Phase I Phase II Phase II1 Phase IV Phase V Comprehensive Sur~ey Area (~) Phase VI 0 2000 4000 ESTIMATED BUDGET FOR PHASE III OF ARCHITECTURAL/HISTORIC SURVEY EXPENSES: Consultant Fee $21,250.00 Imems $ 2,000.00 Film & Development $ 2,500.00 Photocopy $ 2,500.00 Postage $ 100.00 Consultant Telephone/Fax $ 400.00 Consultant Misc. Supplies $ 750.00 Tech. Advisory Network $ 500.00 Total Expenses $30,000.00 REVENUE: State HRDP Grant City Cash Match - CDBG Total Revenue $20,000.00 $10.000.00 $30,000.00 Percent of Project Cost 75% 25% REAP/HRDP Application, due January 15, 2ool State HistoNtal Society of IoWa REAP/HRDP 600 East Locus? Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0290 (515) 242-6194 Category: CIMuseum [21Documentary Collections l~lHistoric Preservation Project Title Dubuque Architectural/Historic Survey: Phase III Applicant City of Dubuque Mdlin9 Address Planning Services Department, 50 We 13th St. City Dubuque Project Manager Nome Laura Atldress same State Iowa ' Carstens Zip Code 52oo'i-4o64 Project Street Address Project County Dubuque E-mail address House District 35 50 W. 13th St. Senate District Project City Dubuque Daytime Telephone ~.29)589-4220 Fax Number (329) 589-4222 28 U.S. District 2nd the Legisbtive Information Office ~t (515) 281-5129 if you do not know the project location districts) Grant Amount Requested $20,000.00 (Item A from Budget) Cash Match $20,000.00 (Item B from Budget) In-Kind Match o (Item C from Budget) Source of (potential) Cash Match Total Project Cost (Item b from Budget) $30,000.00 City budget - Community Development Block Grant funds Page 31 REAP/HRDP Application, due January 15, 2ool Are you/your business an individual or sole proprietor? ElYes _~iNo If the answer i~ YES, please provide your 5ocial Security number If your answer is NO, Please check the appropriate status: OBusiness and forIprofit corporation OEstate or trust estate government [3Native American tribe Your Federal Employer Zdentification number is [Partnership []Not-for-profit corporation r~bocol ~overnment 42-6004596 Operating Budget of Pro3ect (record only the ~mount dedicated to this project-not your an- rife'operating budget costs) Operating Budget Number of Paid Staff FY1999 $,20,000 FY1999 0.25 FY2000 $2o,ooo FY2000 0.25 rTE FY2001 $20,000 FY2001 0.25 List all grants received during the last three calendar years (1998, 1999, 2000) and any applications submitted in 2000, for which grant awards have not yet been announced: 8rant Project Name Title of Pro~ect Dubuque Architectural/Historical Context Survey HeritaGe Trail Interpretive Signs Heritage Trail Interpretive Signs ~rant Amount $18,753 Cash Match Source 89,505 9,500 $~,950 9,000 $4r450 CO.MMUNITY PROGRAMS BUREAU REAP/HRDP Application, due January 15, 2om boas the applicant own the historic resource? EWes ElNa If one or more co-applicants are involved in the project, provide the same nome of each of the co-applicants,'their moiling address, telephone number, and a contact person. Co-Applicant Street Address City. County. Zip Telephone NUmber( ) Contact Person Telephone Number( ) T give my permission for the applicant to carry out the project described in ;this grant . application. Signature of Property Owner (use blue ink) Date I have reviewed this completed grant application. Z certify that the information provided is complete and correct and that, if awarded funds, the applicant organization is prepared to un- dertake the project. Signature of Applicant's Legally Authorized Representative I~ura Carstens Typed Name Date Planning Services Manager Title COMMUNITY PROGRAblS BUREAU Page 33 REAP/HRDP Application, due January 15, 2ool ASSURANCES The applicant hereby agrees and acknowledges that: (1) If awarded funds, the applicant will conduct operations in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, os amended, which bar discrimination against any employee, applicant for employment, or any person participating in any sponsored program on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or physical or mental disability, and require compensation for employment at no less than minimum way requirements, and will provide safe and sanitary working conditions; (2)If project involves real property, the npplicant or co-applicant con prove ownership of the property; (3) The applicant will expend funds solely on the described project and programs; (4) If the proposed project affects a properly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the applicant will consult with the State Historical Society of Iowa, and also will act in accordance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings and the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Archaeology and Historical Preservation; (5) If awarded funds, applicant will include in all official statements, promotions, publicity, advertising, and in any printed document, audio visual production, or microfilmed material the following credit line: "This project was partially supported through funding from the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Act through a Historical Resource Development Program (REAP/ HRDP) brant from the 5tote Historical Society of Iowa"; (6)The facts, figures, and information contained in this application, includin9 all attachmeots, are true and correct; and (7)Failure to comply with the administrative rules for this program will result in the penalties outlined in those rules. Signature of Legally Authorized Representative ~ote Type Nome and Title of Above COM[~fUNITY PROGRAm%IS BUREAU ~h~ge 34 REAP/HRDP Application, due January 15, _oool REAP Cultural Impact Questionnaire Submit this form with the 2001 REAP/HRDP Application DUE , January 15, 2001 STATE ~IISTORIC A-f, SOCIETY O~ IOWA REAP/HRDP Grant Program, 600 East Locust Street,,Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0290, (515) 242-6194 The Cultural Impact Questionnaire will provide the State Historical Society of Iowa with information about the effects of your proiect on its proposed site Property Name N/~ - Survoy P~'OjOC~: Property Number and Street ~/~ - survey County Dubuque C~ty Dubuque ' Zip s2oo2 Phone ( 32y )58s-42~o Contact Person on Project L~ura Cars~ens Please a~w~r tl~ fdlord~ questior~: 1. The proiect will directly or visually affect one or more buildings, structures or obiects 50 years of age or older. ClYes ¢lNo COIqrrlNUED ON NEXT PAGE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS BUREAU Page3$ · REAP/HRDP Application, due January 15, eom 2. If you answered "yes" to the last question, submit a photograph and the address of each property and check which kinds of project activities are proposed for this property: Rehabilitation [] New Construction [] Demolition [] Vacate/Abandon [] Yard, Sid'ewalks, Plantings [] Other (specify) 3. The project will involve excavation: [] Yes ~ No If you answered "yes" to the last question, please provide the following: · Describe the width and depth of the proposed excavation work Submit a map showing the precise location of project Thank you for your cooperation Please return these pages with your completed grant application REAP/HRDP Application, due January 15, 9001 1. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE HISTORICAL RESOURCE AS IT RELATES TO THE PRO- POSED PROJECT. Identify the historical resource in the proposed project. Why is the resource important to state, regional or local history? This project' is for Phase III of an in-depth architectural/historic survey of Dubuque's oldest commercial, residential and industrial neighborhoods. Dubuque is a community well-known for its historic beauty and, in particular, the Victorian architecture that makes up much of the existing five historic districts. However, there are a great many other influences in Dubuque that have been recorded to the extent that we have recorded the Victorian era influence. From an architectural standpoint, within our community exist building styles that represent the Craftsman, Classical and Colonial Revival eras of architecture among others. The most recent recordation of these styles is included in the 1975 publication, The Heritage of Dubuque... an architectural view. With assistance from the State Historical Society, the City. of Dubuque recently completed a comprehensive survey that discusses historic contexts for Dubuque from 1837 - 1955, and thus provides us a link to the influence of architectural. styles. This community-wide assessment, The Architectural and Historical Resources of Dubuque, Io~va 1837 -1955, was submitted in July 2000 to the State Historical Society by the City's survey consultant, History Pays! The consultant also completed-Phase I of an architectural/historic survey for the Washington/Jackson/Elm neighborhood in 2000, which is documented in this same report. Phase II of the architectural/historic survey was begun in the summer of 2000 for the LincolnfRhomberg/Garfield neighborhood. Dubuque has been influenced by the manufacturing and industrial movement along the banks of the Mississippi. This resulted in the creation of residential neighborhoods adjacent to these factories. The Phase III survey area encompasses the central business district, transitional residential neighborhoods north and east of downtown, and the industrial area east of downto?vn between the Dubuque County courthouse and the U.S. 61/151 freeway. The 1977 Kriviskey survey o~the community identified potentially significant properties in the downtown area located north and east of the existing Old Main historic district, but only the Jackson Park historic district was created in this area. The 2000 community assessment notes that: "This part of the downtown contains innumerable commemial, industrial, vernacular and architecturally significant properties and deserves focused survey attention. Many of the surviving early downtown buildings are found here." The 2000 community assessment further notes that: "It appears that a substantial industrial historic district survives between the courthouse and Highway 61. This cluster of large industrial properties best represents the industrial heritage of the city." The significance of the historic resources ~vithin the Phase III survey area to state, regional and local history is described in the introduction to the 2000 community assessment. "By any standard Dubuque is and always has been a distinctively different place by Io~va standards. On one hand the city has served as the port of entry for Iowa's settlement and was the state's first city. On the other hand Dubuque has always been geographically separated from the state and has made her fortune in a tri-state market....Dubuque, unlike most Iowa cities, never reached the vaunted 100,000-population figure...and large-scale growth sputtered out by World War I. The city never gained the acres and acres of bangalows and Tudor cottages, Lustron houses and the like. Its building inventory largely pre-dates 1920 and consequently the architectural legacy of Dubuque is unmatched elsewhere in Iowa, both in quality and scale." COMlVIUNITY PROGRAMS BUREAU Page 37 REAP/HRDP Application, due January 15, 2OOl 2. $'rGNIFICANCE OR CONTRIBUTION OF THE PROJECT TO ENHANCE THE PRESEP. VATION, ¢ONSEP. VATZON, OP, ]:NTERPRETAT'J:ON OF ZOWA'S HZSTOP~:¢AL RESOURCES. Describe your proposed project anhd how it related to the historical resource identified in question 1. Explain how the proposed project will enhance the preservation, conservation, and/or interpretation of your historical resources. Dubuque, as the oldest city in Iowa, is rich with history. Once the gateway to the ~vest, the location of the city on the banks of the Mississippi River has resulted in significant growth for the city and State over the last t 50 years. Adjacency to the river has influenced the growth of lumber and lead mining industries in Dubuque and is a significant historical contributor to the commemial and residential growth patterns in our community over time. Prior to the 2000 community assessment, it had been nearly twenty years since a survey was completed. This 1977 Kriviskey survey focused exclusively on Victorian architecture in Dubuque. In fact, there exists much more in terms of historic contexts and architectural themes in Dubuque that has been recorded with the 2000 community assessment. It is also assumed that over the last twenty years the number of National Register eligible properties in Dubuque has increased. .The 2000 community assessment has been used as ~ foundation to help shape neighborhood surveys phased in over time, as sho~vn on the enclosed map. As mentioned previously, the Phase I survey has been completed, and Phase II is underway. Phase III of this survey will be to inventory, evaluate and provide data entry on those properties located in the central business district, transitional residential neighborhoods north and east of downtown, and the industrial area east of downtown betwveen the courthouse and the freeway. During the inventory phase, the consultant will work with the City of Dubuque and property owners to gather data on the area's 647 structures. Included in this data will be information on property ownership, dates of construction, architects or contractors used, physical integrity and other items that relate to the property's significance as a National Register eligible property or district. This data then will be used for the evaluation phase of the survey. The Phase III survey area was selected based upon a number of factors. Firstl our survey consultant recommended a survey of this area, because it includes many commercial, industrial, office and residential properties that are potentially significant. Second, Section 106 reviews are often required for properties in this area due to the City's programs for facade renovation, commercial, industrial and housing rehabilitation, and lead paint abatement. Particular emphasis will be placed the pre-1950 structures, to document information on the neighborhoods~' historic and architectural contexts to facilitate future Section 106 reviews. Third, this survey includes the study area proposed for a comprehensive downtown plan. A survey of'the historic and architectural resources in this area would provide useful background data for this planning effort. Fourth, this area includes the existing Old Main historic district, which has undergone many changes since its original survey in 1977. A re-survey and evaluation of Old Main would provide updated information for continued rehabilitation, reuse and restoration in this district. Fifth, this area is linked with planned improvements to the riverfront and the City's downtown revitalization program, and as a result, this area may present opportunities for reinvestment. Survey information would help encourage and direct this reinvestment. G?MMUNITY PR. OGRAMS BUREAU REAP/HRDP Application, due January TS, 9ooz 3. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF ACCEPTED PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AS THEY RELATE TO THE PROPOSED PRO.TECT. Zdentify the professional standards, or best practices you will follow and explain how you will apply them in your project. This project will require a professional with expertise in the field of archival survey and documentation. The consultant to be hired must meet the professional qualifications standards as established by the Secretary of the Interior and the SHPO for both history and architectural history. The consultant must have either a Master's Degree in American History, American Studies or a closely related field, or a Bachelor's Degree plus either two years full-time experience in research and writing or teaching or substantial contribution to the field. In addition, the-City's historic preservation staff person, a GIS (Geographic Information System) staff person and, if possible, an intern will be involved in the survey in terms of project management and assisting in the collection of data, research, and/or photography. Requests for proposals will be sent tO consultants identified in the approved list provided by the State Historical Society. Project goals will be accomplished by folloMng the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Identification. Specifically: Identification of historic properties is undertaken to the degree required to make decisions about eligibility. Results of identification activities are integrated into the preservation planning process. Identification activities include explicit procedures for recordkeeping and information distribution. · Identification of historic contexts and architectural themes. · Evaluation of the significance of historic properties uses established criteria. · Evaluation of significance applies the criteria within identified historic contexts and architectural themes. · Evaluation results in an inventory of significant properties that is consulted in assigning registration and treatment priorities. · Evaluation results are made available to the public. C0bIMUNITY PROGRAMS BUREAU Page3g REAP/HRDP Application, due January 15, o_ooi 4. DEGREE OF THREAT TO THE RESOURCE. What will happen to your identified resource if this project is not funded? As indicated previously, the Phase III survey area is a target area for the City's lead paint abatement program, as well as an area where a higher percentage of residential and commercial rehabilitation projects occurs. Because limited information exists for this survey area in terms of architectural significance and historic contexts, it weakens the City's application of the Secretary of the Interior Standards to individual projects during the Section 106 review process. Often these projects involve significant alteration to the interior and exterior of the structures. Without new, in-depth information as to the significance of these properties, we are at a higher risk for loss of architectural features and other significant elements that help identify the growth of our community. Without documentation of significance to uphold the City's design standards, we are at risk of losing structures, use of incompatible materials, and irreversible alterations. 5. DEGREE TO THE GOALS AND OBJEC-i-J:VE$ OF THE PROJECT ENHANCE THE APPLICANTS LONG-RANGE PLAN. What are your long-range goals and objectives for your historical resource? How will this project,help you meet your goals and objectives? The Dubuque Comprehensive Plan is the community's guide to future development, public policies, and decision making. The approved Comprehensive Plan includes a number of long-range goals and objectives that relate to historic preservation in general and this project in particular. They are: 1) Preserve historic and aesthetic character and function of established neighborhoods; 2) Protect and preserve the City's historic buildings, urban pattern and natural environment; 3) Expand the City's use of housing preservation programs whenever appropriate and possible; 4) Safeguard the cultural and historic resources of the community as critical to the quality of life and the attractiveness of Dubuque; 5) Promote the preservation of historic buildings and architectural resources in the community; 6) Educate the community about the benefits of historic preservation to the community's quality of life, economic development efforts, tourism and tax base enhancement; 7) Explore, preserve and interpret for present and future generations, the history of Dubuque and the Mississippi River; and 8) Increase appreciation, education, technical assistance and funding for the community's historical and architectural heritage. This grant application proposes to apply identify historic contexts or themes within the city limits of Dubuque, identify corresponding architectural themes and styles to the surveying of a specific area for determining National Register eligible properties or districts. Similar to the Phase I and Phase II surveys, the Phase III survey will involve data collection, survey and site evaluation, use of the Iowa Site Inventory form, photography and incorporation into the City's GIS system. REAP/HRDP Application, due Janua z5, 2ooz 6. DEGREE TO WHICH THE PRO~TEC'T SUPPORT5 THE ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL HEALTH OF THE LOCAL AREA, REGION, OR .STATE. How will your proposed project affect the economy in your area, attract tourism, and lead to more education and/or appreciation of history? As a river community, Dubuque is a destination point for over one million tourists annually. Every year these tourists are surveyed, and each year they identify historic architecture and historic context as one of the top five reasons to visit Dubuque. By researching our community to discover new historic themes and document architecture influenced by these themes, we will continue to provide new reasons for tourists to return £o Iowa and to Dubuque. In addition, using the new survey information ~ve will obtain, ~ve can work with property o~vners plann/ng to undertake a rehabilitation project and educate them on the significance of their structures and attempt to mitigate any potential loss through a Section 106 review. Working with the Housing Services Department and the historic preservation staffperson, we can educate the property owners on alternative methods for addressing rebab projects white meeting the needs of housing and historic preservation. 7. DEGREE OF COOPERATION BIz-l-WEEN ORC~ANIZATION$ OR INDIVIDUALS W::[q-HIN A LOCAL AREA, REGION, OR THE STATE AS EVIDENCED BY BUT NOT I TMITED TO THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS, CASH MATCH, AND IN-KIND MATCH. Explain how other 9roups and individuots in your community or areo will be in- volved with your project. This project ~vill be coordinated with several City departments in addition to sharing the information with other historic preservation entities and the general public. Specifically, the historic preservation staff person, the consultant and the intern will work with the Planning Services Department to coordinate incorporation of the information into the City's GIS system and ensure coordination of the project objectives with the previously approved Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. In addition the historic preservation staff person will work in conjunction with Housing Services staff to implement the results of the survey in the Section 106 review process for homeowners undertaking a lead reduction or housing rehabilitation project. Lastly, information obtained will be shared with the City Council, the Historic Preservation Commission, the Dubuque County Historical Society and the Center for Dubuque History to help further the preservation goals of the community. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS BUKEAU Pal~e 4~. REAP/HRDP Application, due January 2ool 8. DEGREE TO WHICH THE BUDGET I$ REASONABLE, APPROPRIATE TO THE PRO.TECT, COMPLETE AND MATHEMATICALLY CORRECT. Explain to us th;' work plan and budget for your project. Include each step, the order of each step and the cost. Project Completion Schedule September 2001 October 2001 November 2001 December 2001 January 2002 February 2002 Mar. - IVlay 2002 June - Sept. 2002 Oct. - Dec. 2002 Jan. - Dec. 2002 Jan. - Mar. 2003 April - May 2003 Mar. - May 2003 April - June 2003 July 2003 August 2003 Contract signed by City & State Access TAN of State Historical Society Issue RFP for consultant Review proposals & select consultant Consultant contract signed Review resource material and conduct windshield survey of the neigl~borhood Survey and on-site evaluation begins with photography in the neighborhood Intensive site survey of neighborhood Literature/archival research to develop historic and architectural contexts, and collect specific neighborhood information Property data collection and research Analysis of data and sites; report drafted Review ~draft' final report; public presentation Iowa Site Inventory. Forms completed Photography completed and attached to site forms Final report submitted; public presentation Revisions of final report based on input Budget $500 TAN fee $1,500 consultant fee, mileage, per diem $7,500 consultant fee, mileage, per diem $1,500 consultant fee, mileage, per diem $7,000 consultant fee, mileage, per diem $400 telephone/facsimile $750 supplies, $100 postage $2,000 intern fees $1,250 consultant fee $500 consultant fee, mileage, per diem $1,250 consultant fee $2,500 film and development $2,500 photocopying ~500 consultant fee, mileage, per diem $250 consultant fee REAP/HRDP Application, due January 15, 2ool PROJECT BUDGET: The Review Panel will evaluate the degree to which the budget is reasonable and appropriate to the project. REAP/HRDP GRANT PROPOSED BUDGET Grant Request Cash Match In-Kind Subtotal Consultant - Fees, per $11,250.00 $10,000.00 $21,250o00 diem & ~ileage Pemormel Use 2:000.00 2,000.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 $500.00 400.00 750.00 100.00 Contract for Services Travel Expense Equipment Expense Film~developing Photocopying 2,500.00 2,500.00 TAN Services $500.00 Phase I Archaeological Survey Supplies Postage Other Expense (Be Specific) Telephone/fax 400.00 750.00 100.00 Column Subtotals $20 t 000. O0 $! 0 t 000. O0 0 $30 r 000. O0 The total of the first three columns must equal the project total figure. USE XVHOLE DOLLAR AMOUNTS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS BUREAU I~age 41 REAP/HRDP Application, due January 15, 2001 If this facility is open to the public, give the schedule of hours open and total number of hours per year. $ch. edule of hours open to the public: N/A Hours open per year: lO.If the facility is not open to the public as required (see p. a4), describe the plans for increasing accessibility to the public during the next three years (unless restricted by specific Federal or State code). 11. If funded, how will you use the Technical Advisory Network services in helping you complete your grant project? As previously stated, this project requires a professional svith experience in the field of archival survey and documentation. The TAN will be used to help identify potential consultants for the position. In addition, the TAN may be used in an advisory capacity to the City and the hired consultant in meeting the project goals. Specifically, identifying historic contexts and architectural themes to be used for future survey work. In addition, the TAN may be useful in identifying the procedure to use to incorporate the information into both the City of Dubuque's existing GIS system and integration into the State Historical Society's electronic filing system. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS BUREAU Page44 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM January 11, 2001 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager HRDP Grant Application for Phase III of Architectural/Historic Survey Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens is recommending that the City apply for an Historic Resource Development Program Grant to conduct Phase III of the architectural/historic survey. Phase I was completed in June 1 of 2000, and Phase II is currently in progress, scheduled for completion this year. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Tim Moerman, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM Januaw 8,2001 TO: MichaelC. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager~~ SUBJECT: HRDP Grant Application for Phase III of Architectural/Historic Survey INTRODUCTION This memorandum presents for City Council review and approval an application to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for a Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) grant to conduct Phase III of an architectural/historic survey. BACKGROUND The City of Dubuque, as a recipient of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is required to perform a Section 106 review for every rehabilitation or construction project receiving federal funds. Specifically, projects that involve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or HOME funds are required to have a Section 106 review completed before beginning the project. The purpose of a Section 106 review is to assess the historic and architectural significance of the property being impacted and to recommend any mitigation of the exterior historic features of the property. The City of Dubuque has a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the SHPO to conduct Section 108 reviews locally versus sending all reviews to SHPO for review and approval. This process can take 30 - 90 days or more depending on the demand for reviews from across the State of Iowa. Currently, these reviews are handled by a staff person in the Community and Economic Development Department in less than one week. Our MOA also commits the City to conducting historic surveys on a more regular basis. HRDP Grant Application Page 2 DISCUSSION As required by the MOA, a comprehensive survey was undertaken in 1999 to research historic contexts and supporting architectural themes throughout the entire community. The historic themes included research on the impact of industrial and commercial development upon residential structures from 1830 -1955. As a community-wide assessment of historic contexts, this survey will be used as a foundation to help shape future, required neighborhood surveys phased in over time. These phased neighborhood surveys apply the historic contexts and architectural themes defined in the community-wide assessment. The attached map depicts the comprehensive survey area, and the anticipated phasing of the amhitectural/historic survey for Dubuque's older residential and commercial neighborhoods. Phase I of the architectural/historic survey was completed in June, 2000 for the Washington/Jackson/Elm neighborhood bobnded by 24th Street and 18t~ Street between Central Avenue and the bluff. Phase II of the architectural/historic survey was begun in the summer of 2000, with completion scheduled for this year for the Lincoln/Rhomberg/Garfield neighborhood. The attached map shows the locations of both the Phase I and Phase II surveys. These two survey areas were selected because a higher percentage of Section 106 reviews are received from these neighborhoods due to federal rehabilitation and lead paint abatement funds allocated by the Housing Services Department. The SHPO provided grants that funded a portion of the costs of both the Phase I and Phase I1 surveys. Both grants were matched with'CDBG funds and in-kind staff support from the Planning Services Department. Attached is an application for a HRDP grant to conduct Phase III of the architectural/historic survey. The proposed survey area encompasses the downtown service area of Dubuque Main Street Ltd., residential neighborhoods north and east of downtown, and the industrial area east of downtown between the courthouse and the freeway. This area, which includes 647 structures, is shown on the attached map. This survey area was selected for several reasons. First, our survey consultant has recommended a survey of this area. He notes that the area includes many commercial, industrial, office and residential properties that are potentially significant. Second, Section 106 reviews are often required for properties in this area due to rehabilitation and lead paint abatement funds allocated by the Housing Services Department. Third, this survey includes the study area proposed for a comprehensive downtown plan. A survey of the historic and architectural resources in this area would provide useful background data for this planning effort. Fourth, this area includes the existing Old Main Historic District, which has undergone many changes since its original survey in 1977. A re-survey and evaluation HRDP Grant Application Page 3 of Old Main would provide updated information for continued rehabilitation, reuse and restoration in this district. Fifth, this area is linked with the planned improvements to the 4~ Street Peninsula and the City's downtown revitalization program, and as a result, this area may present opportunities for reinvestment. Survey information would be helpful in encouraging and directing reinvestment in this area. The total cost for the Phase III survey is estimated at $30,000. The sources of funding for this project include $10,000 in local CDBG funds and $20,000 in HRDP grant funds. The Planning Services Depar/ment has approximately $30,000 in CDBG funds allocated for 0.75 FTE for a part-time Assistant Planner to support city planning and historic preservation activities. Since this position is filled at only 0.50 FTE, the remaining 0.25 FTE of $10,000 is available as a match for the HRDP grant. If the grant is awarded, the project will run from September 2001 to August 2003. RECOMMENDATION I recommend that the City of Dubuque submit an application for a HRDP grant for Phase I11 of the architectural/historic survey. The attached resolution initiates the grant submission. It approves the local match, and stipulates that the City will meet all applicable program requirements. Attachments Lcarsten\h pc~hrdpcc.doc