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IDOT_Memorandum of Understanding for SW Arterial Project
Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Dubuque kital All- America City II 111! 2012 SUBJECT: Southwest Arterial Project Iowa Department of Transportation Memorandum of Understanding Iowa DOT Agreement No. 2013 -16 -262 DATE: June 11, 2013 Assistant City Engineer Bob Schiesl is recommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iowa Department of Transportation. This Memorandum of Understanding will lead to the Iowa Department of Transportation taking over responsibility for the Southwest Arterial project, which is now a City of Dubuque project. This would be accomplished through a future Transfer of Jurisdiction Agreement, with the actual transfer occurring after the Southwest Arterial is open to traffic. The Southwest Arterial will be a 6.1 -mile, four -lane divided freeway between Highway 151/61 and Highway 20, which will provide an alternate, direct and efficient route for traffic through southwestern Dubuque. The project is designed to reduce traffic volumes and congestion on the local street system while supporting future growth to the southwest of Dubuque toward the Dubuque Regional Airport. Unlike the Northwest Arterial, there will be no stoplights or at -grade intersections on the Southwest Arterial. Instead, access to the freeway will only be at the interchange locations. The Southwest Arterial will also provide a direct connection from John Deere on the north, through the industrial park (Highway 20) on the west, to the Dubuque Technology Park (Highway 151/61) on the south. This will create a commercial transportation link to support the statewide, national and global distribution of local commerce and the continued growth and sustainability of Dubuque's regional economy. The Southwest Arterial is the number one surface transportation priority for the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, the East Central Intergovernmental Association, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study, Dubuque County and the City of Dubuque. The project is currently in the final engineering design phase. Property acquisition and archaeological and cultural resource mitigation phases of the project are also underway. As of June 2013, the City has purchased 27 of the 43 impacted properties for a total purchase expenditure of $5.9 million to -date. The City has been moving forward with a phased approach to construct the Southwest Arterial improvements that will provide immediate public benefits and create significant construction efficiencies. The first phase of construction began in September 2010, with the reconstruction of North Cascade Road. The $3 million project provided for the reconstruction (grading, paving and bridge) and realignment of North Cascade Road to allow the Southwest Arterial to travel under the new North Cascade Road Bridge. The North Cascade Road project was substantially completed in December 2012. The second construction phase, the $5.1 million English Mill Road reconstruction project will be bid in late 2013 or early 2014 and involves side road improvements that will allow the highway to travel under the new English Mill Road Bridge. The third construction phase, the $9 million Military Road reconstruction project, will be bid in late 2013 or early 2014 and involves side road improvements that will allow the highway to travel under the new Military Road Bridge. The current available funding for the Southwest Arterial is $66.4 million, which includes $32.8 million in federal appropriations, $17.8 million in state programmed funds, and local funding in the amount of $15.8 million. At current funding levels, there is a $68.7 million funding shortfall for the Southwest Arterial to complete the $135 million four -lane freeway project with three interchanges. The Iowa Department of Transportation Commission approved the five year plan on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. The program budget includes $15 million in Fiscal Year 2015, $20 million in Fiscal Year 2017, and $10 million in Fiscal Year 2018 for the Southwest Arterial project. While the City will continue for the time being as the lead agency on the project, the State will have substantial say on any design issues. For instance, the State is planning to reduce the number of roundabouts from four to one on the Highway 20 interchange. City staff does not object to that change. To facilitate the Transfer of Jurisdiction, the City of Dubuque will need to negotiate and execute a 28E Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Sageville related to the part of US 52 where it now intersects with the Northwest Arterial. This section will become the responsibility of the City of Sageville. They advise that they do not have the capacity to accept that responsibility, so the City of Dubuque will need to accept that responsibility. To recognize all the areas the City will be accepting to maintain, including White Street, Central Street and the Northwest Arterial, DMATS has been asked to prioritize their federal transportation revenues to be spent on these roads. 2 Prior to the Transfer of Jurisdiction and pursuant to Iowa Administrative Code Section 306.8, the Iowa DOT, at its cost, shall perform any routine maintenance necessary to bring the portions of U.S. 52 and Iowa 32 to be transferred to the City up to a good state of repair. The Iowa DOT will be responsible for capacity improvements anticipated for the Northwest Arterial prior to transfer to the City. The scope of those improvements shall be based on accommodating the year 2020 traffic levels and will be further defined and mutually agreed upon prior to transfer. It is agreed the general scope of these improvements include intersection improvements at U.S.20 and the Northwest Arterial and dual left -turns at the Northwest Arterial intersections with Chavenelle Road, Pennsylvania Avenue, Asbury Road and John F. Kennedy Road. Funding, estimated at $2,872,900, for a currently planned pavement rehabilitation plan for U.S. 52 in the Dubuque area, Central Street and White Street, will remain a joint Iowa DOT and City project. After 30 years of hard work, the final hurdle for the Southwest Arterial project began to be overcome with the work East Central Intergovernmental Association Transportation Planner Chandra Ravada and Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann put into the presentation made in 2012 at an Iowa DOT Commission meeting in Clinton by a delegation led by Mayor Roy Buol. From there the creative juices began to flow and the transfer of jurisdiction concept, which Teri Goodmann had been nurturing for several years, began to take shape with a proposal from Iowa Department of Transportation Director Paul Trombino. None of this would have been possible without the political will and courage exerted over the years by the elected officials to keep this important project on the forefront. Also, the hard work by many, like Assistant City Engineer Bob Schiesl and City Engineer Gus Psihoyos, to make progress on the actual implementation of the vision. Coupling this with the partnerships, especially with Dubuque County, with federal officials, state officials, and then with the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, ECIA, DMATS and others, that allowed dollars to be available to allow design, environmental mitigation, property acquisition and some construction to take place, making the project more than just a good plan. The historical support of Sister Catherine Dunn when she served on the Iowa Department of Transportation Commission helped to get the Northwest Arterial completed and the more recent support of Mike Blouin as he just finished his term on the Commission helped move the Southwest Arterial forward. On April 11, 2013, the DMATS Board voted to support the Iowa Department of Transportation taking over this project. 3 The community has believed in this project for a long time and has believed in the ability of the elected officials, local leaders and staff to get it done. That faith has proven to be well placed. There are many hurdles left before we are all driving on that road, but we certainly can see the light at the end of what has proven to be a very long tunnel. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann will now make a presentation. Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Bob Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer 4 THE CITY OF Dui Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque AII•America City 1111 1 2012 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer FROM: Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer SUBJECT: Southwest Arterial Project Iowa Department of Transportation Memorandum of Understanding Iowa DOT Agreement No. 2013 -16 -262 DATE: June 11, 2013 INTRODUCTION The enclosed resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) for the continued development and advancement of the Southwest Arterial Project. BACKGROUND Since January 2013, the City has had several positive meetings and on -going discussions with the Iowa DOT regarding the potential Transfer of Jurisdiction (TOJ) for the continued development and advancement of the Southwest Arterial. The on -going collaborative discussions have resulted in the Iowa DOT preparing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the State. The following is a brief summary of the overall intent and principle objectives as set forth when developing the MOU: • The Iowa DOT proposes to re -route a portion of U.S. 52 in Dubuque County; and • The City is developing the Southwest Arterial which will connect U.S. 20 to U.S 61/151; and • The Iowa DOT proposes to utilize the Southwest Arterial to carry a portion of re- routed U.S. 52 traffic; and • The Iowa DOT and City, in joint cooperation propose to transfer the jurisdiction of the Southwest Arterial from the City to the State of Iowa in exchange for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of the Northwest Arterial (Iowa 32), and portions of existing U.S. 52 /Iowa 3 from the Iowa 32 /John Deere Road intersection to the intersection of U.S. 61 in downtown Dubuque, from the State to the City, after the Southwest Arterial is completed and open to traffic. The purpose of the MOU is to provide the general details of the proposed transfer of jurisdictions and the overall terms, conditions, and responsibilities that are mutually agreed upon between the City and the State; which are summarized as follows: • The City hereby agrees to continue as the lead agency for the development and advancement of the Southwest Arterial and will be responsible for the completion the following project improvements: Table 1 Project Description Cost Estimate Federal Funding Local Funding FE - Final Engineering Design $ 10,804,400 $ 8,643,520 $ 2,160,880 ROW - Property Acquisition $ 12,800,000 $ 10,821,907 $ 1,978,093 Gas Pipeline Utility Relocation $ 2,200,000 $ 1,760,000 $ 440,000 North Cascade Road Reconstruction $ 3,868,581 $ 3,362,771 $ 505,810 English Mill Road Reconstruction $ 3,852,200 $ 3,081,760 $ 770,440 Military Road Reconstruction $ 6,380,000 $ 5,104,000 $ 1,276,000 TOTALS: $ 39,905,181 $ 32,773,958 $ 7,131,223 • Table 2 summarizes the current status of federal earmark funding that has been appropriated for the project to date. The City will use all federal earmark money available for continuing the advancement of the Southwest Arterial and completing the project improvements outlined in Table 1, and other eligible projects. Table 2 Appropriation Description Federal Funding Authorized Federal Funding Obligated Federal Funding Available SAFETEA -LU (HP1145 / IA082) $13,678,482 $13,678,482 $0 SAFETEA -LU (TI114 / IA184) $3,787,661 $3,787,661 $0 SAFETEA -LU (TI133 / IA203) $6,161,745 $1,112,988 $5,048,757 SAFETEA -LU (TI122 / IA192) $4,983,765 $0 $4,983,765 2009 Appropriation Bill (THUD IA 243) $389,533 $389,533 $0 2010 Appropriation Bill (Omnibus IA 229) $950,000 $950,000 $0 ARRA Stimulus $2,909,534 $2,909,534 $0 TOTALS $32,860,720 $22,828,198 $10,032,522 • The City and County shall be responsible for providing the matching funds in the amount of $7,152,913.00 for the federal earmark funding summarized in Table 2. • Table 3 summarizes the maximum City and County funding, including both federal earmark funding for the Southwest Arterial and the required 20% local match funding for continuing the advancement of the Southwest Arterial and completing the project improvements set forth in Table 1. Table 3 Funding Source Amount Federal Earmark Funding $ 32,860,720 Local Match Funding $ 7,152,913 TOTAL FEDERAL / LOCAL FUNDING: $ 40,013,633 • Any funds remaining after the completion of project improvements and project development efforts outlined in Table 1 shall be available and applied toward construction costs or other state funding obligations for the Southwest Arterial as mutually agreed upon and as allowed under Iowa Administrative Code. • The Iowa DOT will take over as lead agency for the completion of the Southwest Arterial upon the City completing said improvements as outlined in Table 1. • The Iowa DOT will be responsible for all costs of the Southwest Arterial beyond those available from federal earmark funding and local match funding as described in Table 3. The Iowa DOT will be responsible for the construction costs of overpass and interchange structures. • The Southwest Arterial will be eligible for primary road funding prior to the Transfer of Jurisdiction to the Iowa DOT, contingent upon the approval of the Iowa DOT Commission. • Paving of the trail and enhanced landscaping along the Southwest Arterial corridor will not be a Iowa DOT cost. In addition, the costs of meeting the City's sustainability initiatives, if any, that are in addition to costs currently identified and estimated, will not be a Iowa DOT cost. • The City is responsible for the utility relocations necessary for construction of the Southwest Arterial as required by Iowa Administrative Code. The Iowa DOT may be responsible for the costs of utility relocations allowed by Iowa Administrative Code and not funded through Federal and local funding described in Table 3. • The exact dates of the Transfers of Jurisdiction will be set at a future date and will be mutually agreed to by the Iowa DOT and City. Prior to the Transfer of Jurisdiction and pursuant to Iowa Administrative Code Section 306.8, the Iowa DOT, at its cost, shall perform any routine maintenance necessary to bring the portions of U.S. 52 and Iowa 32 to be transferred to the City up to a good state of repair. • The Iowa DOT will be responsible for capacity improvements anticipated for Iowa 32 prior to transfer to the City. The scope of those improvements shall be based on accommodating 2020 traffic levels and will be further defined and mutually agreed upon prior to transfer. It is agreed the general scope of these improvements include intersection improvements at U.S.20 and Iowa 32 and dual left-turns at Iowa 32 intersections with Chavenelle Road, Pennsylvania Avenue, Asbury Road and John F Kennedy Road. • Funding, estimated at $2,872,900, for a currently planned pavement rehabilitation plan for U.S. 52 in the Dubuque area will remain a joint Iowa DOT and City project as shown in the following Table 4: Table 4 Project Description Cost Estimate State Funding Local Funding U.S. 52 - Pavement Rehabilitation from 11th to 21st Street $ 1,080,000 $ 531,100 $ 548,900 U.S. 52 - Pavement Rehabilitation from 11th Street from Elm to White Street $ 331,900 $ 164,000 $ 167,900 U.S. 52 - Pavement Rehabilitation from 9th Street to 21st Street $ 1,461,000 $ 721,800 $ 739,200 TOTALS: $ 2,872,900 $ 1,416,900 $ 1,456,000 RECOMMENDATION The Director of the Iowa Department of Transportation, Paul Trombino, and Commission Members have all unanimously supported the overall objective and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding and thus I recommend that the City Council adopt the enclosed resolution and authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the Southwest Arterial Project. ACTION TO BE TAKEN I respectfully request that the City Council adopt the attached resolution and authorize the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the continued development and advancement of the Southwest Arterial Project. Due to the monumental and historic significance of executing the Memorandum of Understanding for the Southwest Arterial Project, the City in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation will be hosting a Signing Ceremony and Reception on July 2nd at 11:00 am. Further details on the event will be forthcoming. Prepared by: Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer cc: Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Jenny Larson, Budget Director Jim Schnoebelen, District 6 Engineer, Iowa DOT Dubuque County Board of Supervisors Bret Wilkinson, Dubuque County Engineer Chandra Ravada, ECIA F: \PROJECTS \SOUTHWEST ARTERIAL \MOU - Transfer of Jurisdiction OrCa Iowa Department of Transportation _ District 6 Office 319 - 364 -0235 5455 Kirkwood Blvd. SW FAX: 319 -364 -9614 Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 jim.schnoebelen@dot.iowa.gov May 16, 2013 Michael C. VanMilligen City Manager City of Dubuque 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 -4864 Ref: Memorandum of Understanding Dubuque County City of Dubuque MOU No. 2016 -16 -262 SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding 2013 -16 -262 FINAL (Re -route and Transfer of Jurisdiction for U.S. 52 at Dubuque). Dear Mr. VanMilligen: Attached are two (2) copies of an agreement between City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation for the above referenced project. The purpose of the MOU is to provide the details of the proposed transfer of jurisdictions. These actions are part of an overall plan to re -route U.S. 52 beginning at the intersection of U.S. 52 and Iowa 136 at Luxemburg, with relocation of U.S. 52. Please secure the necessary approvals and signatures of the appropriate City of Dubuque officials and return both signed copies of the agreement to this office for further processing. An original of the fully executed agreement will be forwarded to the City of Dubuque after final signature by our department. If you have any questions concerning this agreement, please contact me at the above listed phone number. Sincerely, tricataa, James R. Schnoebelen, P. E. District 6 Engineer JRS /sjb Enclosures (2) MOU 2013 -16 -262 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Memorandum of Understanding County City Iowa DOT Agreement No. Staff Action No. Dubuque Dubuque 2013 -16 -262 This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made between the Iowa Department of Transportation, (hereafter the "STATE ") and the City of Dubuque, (hereafter the "CITY ") as follows: WHEREAS, the STATE and the CITY previously entered into Addendum No. 99- 4 -095A for the transfer of jurisdiction of Iowa 32 /Northwest Arterial executed by the STATE and CITY on July 26, 2001 and July 16, 2001 respectively; and the STATE and Dubuque County previously entered into Addendum 99 -C- 097A for the transfer of jurisdiction of the Northwest Arterial from U.S. 20 to U.S. 52 executed by the STATE and Dubuque County on May 29, 2001 and May 21, 2001 respectively; and WHEREAS, the STATE proposes to re -route a portion of U.S. 52 in Dubuque County; and, WHEREAS, the CITY is developing the Southwest Arterial connecting U.S. 20 to U.S 61/151; and WHEREAS, the STATE proposes to utilize the Southwest Arterial to carry a portion of re- routed U.S. 52; and WHEREAS, the STATE and CITY, in joint cooperation propose to transfer the jurisdiction of the Southwest Arterial from the CITY to the State of Iowa (hereafter the "STATE ") in exchange for the transfer of jurisdiction of the Northwest Arterial (Iowa 32), hereafter referred to as "Iowa 32" and portions of existing U.S. 52 south of Iowa 32, hereafter referred to as "U.S. 52 ", from the STATE to local jurisdictions; THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants, and agreements of the parties as set forth in this MOU, the parties agree as follows: I. PURPOSES AND OJECTIVES a. The purpose of the MOU is to provide the details of the proposed transfer of jurisdictions. These actions are part of an overall plan to re -route U.S. 52 beginning at the intersection of U.S. 52 and Iowa 136 at Luxemburg, with relocation of U.S. 52 as shown on Exhibit A and further described as follows: i. Along existing Iowa 136 from Luxemburg to the intersection with U.S. 20 in Dyersville. ii. Along existing U.S. 20 from Dyersville to the intersection with the proposed Southwest Arterial in Dubuque. iii. Along the proposed Southwest Arterial to the proposed interchange at existing U.S. 61/151. iv. Along existing U.S. 61/151 from the proposed Southwest Arterial /U.S. 61/151 interchange to the intersection of existing U.S. 52 at Twin Valley Drive. b. The eastern terminus of Iowa 3 will be changed to the intersection of Iowa 3 and existing Iowa 32. II. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES a. The CITY will assume jurisdiction of U.S. 52 /Iowa 3 from the Iowa 32 /John Deere Road intersection to the intersection of U.S. 61 in downtown Dubuque after the Southwest Arterial is open to traffic as shown on Exhibit C. 2013- 16- 262_DubuqueMOU.d0CX 1 b. The CITY will assume jurisdiction of Iowa 32 after the Southwest Arterial is open to traffic. c. The STATE will assume jurisdiction of the Southwest Arterial upon completion of the initial construction phase. After the initial phase of construction, the Southwest Arterial will be capable of carrying traffic from U.S. 20 to U.S. 61/151. The scope of the initial phase is shown in Exhibit D and will include, as a minimum: i. Construction of the Southwest Arterial interchanges at U.S. 20 and U.S. 61/151 and associated frontage roads. ii. Grading for two lanes of the Southwest Arterial. iii. Paving of two lanes of the Southwest Arterial. iv. The Southwest Arterial will be designated as part of U.S. 52. d. The Southwest Arterial will be eligible for primary road funding prior to the transfer of jurisdiction to the STATE, contingent upon the approval of the Iowa DOT Commission. e. The exact dates of the transfers of jurisdiction will be set at a future date and will be mutually agreed to by the STATE and CITY. The approximate limits of the transfers of jurisdiction are shown in Exhibit C. III. FUNDING a. Funding, estimated at $2,872,900 for currently planned pavement rehabilitation projects for U.S. 52 in the Dubuque area will remain joint STATE and CITY projects as shown in Table 1. Table 1 Project Description Cost Estimate State Funding Local Funding NB U.S. 52 - Pavement Rehabilitation on White Street from 11th to 21st Street and on 21st Street from White Street to Central Avenue $ 1,080,000 $ 531,100 $ 548,900 NB U.S. 52 - Pavement Rehabilitation on 11th Street from Elm to White Street $ 331,900 $ 164,000 $ 167,900 SB U.S. 52 - Pavement Rehabilitation on Central Avenue from 9th Street to 21st Street $ 1,461,000 $ 721,800 $ 739,200 TOTALS: $ 2,872,900 $ 1,416,900 $ 1,456,000 b. Pursuant to Iowa Administrative Code 306.8, the STATE, at its cost, shall perform any routine maintenance necessary to bring the portions of U.S. 52 and Iowa 32 to be transferred to the CITY up to a state of good repair prior to transfer to the CITY. c. Table 2 summarizes the current status of federal funding that has been appropriated for the project to date. The CITY may use the federal earmark money available for continuing the advancement of the Southwest Arterial and completing the project improvements and project development efforts outlined in Table 3, and other eligible projects. 2013- 16- 262_DubuqueMOU.dOCX 2 Table 2Appropriation Description Federal Funding Appropriated Federal Funding Obligated Federal Funding Currently Available Local Funding Match % Amount SAFETEA -LU (HP1145 / 1A082) $13,678,482 $13,678,482 $0 20% $3,419,621 SAFETEA -LU (TI114 / IA84) $3,787,661 $3,787,661 $0 20% $946,915 SAFETEA -LU (TI133/ IA203) $6,161,745 $1,112,988 $5,048,757 20% $1,540,436 SAFETEA-LU (TI122 / IA92) $4,983,765 $0 $4,983,765 20% $1,245,941 2009 Appropriation Bill (THUD IA 243) $389,533 $389,533 $0 0% $0 2010 Appropriation Bill (Omnibus IA 229) $950,000 $950,000 $0 0% $0 ARRA Stimulus $2,909,534 $2,909,534 $0 0% $0 TOTAL: $32,860,720 $22,828,198 $10,032,522 $7,152,913 Table 3 Project Description Cost Estimate Federal Funding Local Funding FE - Final Engineering Design $ 10,804,400 $ 8,643,520 $ 2,160,880 ROW - Property Acquisition $ 12,800,000 $ 10,821,907 $ 1,978,093 Gas Pipeline Utility Relocation $ 2,200,000 $ 1,760,000 $ 440,000 North Cascade Road Reconstruction $ 3,868,581 $ 3,362,771 $ 505,810 English Mill Road Reconstruction $ 3,852,200 $ 3,081,760 $ 770,440 Military Road Reconstruction $ 6,380,000 $ 5,104,000 $ 1,276,000 TOTALS: $ 39,905,181 $ 32,773,958 $ 7,131,223 d. The CITY and local partners shall be responsible for providing the matching funds in the estimated amount of $7,152,913.00 for the federal earmark funding summarized in Table 2. e. Table 4 summarizes the maximum CITY and local partner funding, including both federal earmark funding and the required local match funding for continuing the advancement of the Southwest Arterial and completing the project improvements sort forth in Table 3. Table 4 Funding Source Amount Federal Earmark Funding $ 32, 860, 720 Local Match Funding $ 7,152, 913 TOTAL FEDERAL / LOCAL FUNDING: $ 40,013,633 2013- 16- 262_DubuqueMOU. dOCX 3 f. Any funds remaining after the completion of project improvements and project development efforts outlined in Table 3 shall be available and applied toward construction costs or other state funding obligations for the Southwest Arterial as mutually agreed upon and as allowed under Iowa Administrative Code. IV. PROJECT INFORMATION a. The CITY shall be the lead agency for the engineering and final design for the Southwest Arterial through completion of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for the initial phase of construction. The CITY shall be responsible for funding the engineering and design, including the use of available federal funding described in Table 3 above, except as described below in this section. It is estimated and anticipated the funding summarized in Tables 3 and 4 is sufficient for the CITY to meet its obligation as the lead agency for project development through the letting of the initial construction. If said obligation as lead agency for engineering and final design results in costs exceeding the maximum CITY and local partner funding as described above and noted in Table 4, the CITY and the STATE shall mutually agree on the funding source for that funding shortfall. The CITY's responsibility for engineering and design completion is limited to the design meeting the current concept at the time of execution of this Memorandum of Understanding as shown in Exhibit D and meeting Iowa DOT standards for primary roads. That concept includes the use of Diamond form service interchanges. It also includes a five - legged roundabout for the eastbound ramp terminal at the U.S. 20 /Southwest Arterial interchange (see Exhibit D). b. Unless mutually agreed as described in paragraph a above, the STATE will be responsible for all costs of the Southwest Arterial beyond those available from federal earmark funding and local match funding as described in Table 4 (except costs related to paving trails, enhanced landscaping along the Southwest Arterial, cultural mitigation efforts [described in paragraph "i" below]), and as necessary to comply with Iowa Administrative Code. The STATE will be responsible for the construction costs of overpass and interchange structures. The STATE will be responsible for the construction costs for grading to accommodate a trail. Aesthetic treatments described as Option No. 1 in the February 16, 2012 memo titled "Southwest Arterial - Approve Bridge Enhancements US Highway 20 Interchange and the US Highway 151 -61 Interchange" would remain a project cost and are considered a STATE cost responsibility. c. Paving of the trail and enhanced landscaping along the Southwest Arterial corridor will not be a STATE cost. In addition, the costs of meeting the CITY's sustainability initiatives, if any, that are in addition to costs currently identified and estimated, will not be a STATE cost. d. The STATE will be responsible for capacity improvements anticipated for Iowa 32 prior to transfer to the CITY. The scope of those improvements shall be based on accommodating 2020 traffic levels and will be further defined and mutually agreed upon prior to transfer. It is agreed the general scope of these improvements include intersection improvements at U.S.20 and Iowa 32 and dual left -turns at Iowa 32 intersections with Chavenelle Road, Pennsylvania Avenue, Asbury Road and John F Kennedy Road. e. The CITY is responsible for the utility relocations necessary for construction of the Southwest Arterial as required by Iowa Administrative Code. The STATE may be responsible for the costs of utility relocations allowed by Iowa Administrative Code and not funded through Federal and local funding described in Table 4. f The STATE will be the lead agency once the initial phase of construction for the Southwest Arterial is ready for letting and will be responsible for construction contract administration and inspection of the Southwest Arterial construction. The CITY will continue to be the lead agency for completion of projects listed in Table 3 and other locally funded projects. g. Land ownership of Southwest Arterial right -of -way acquired in the name of the CITY will be transferred to the STATE. Ownership may still be in the CITY's name until adjacent property is annexed to the CITY. 2013- 16- 262_DubuqueMOU.docX 4 h. Ownership of excess right -of -way acquired for the Southwest Arterial project in the name of the CITY will not be transferred to the STATE. The STATE will make the final determination of required right of way. j. Contingent on the ability to meet federal funding guidelines, the current intent to have the soil waste disposed on property acquired for the Southwest Arterial project and owned by the CITY, will be abided by. It is understood to be a cost savings in that it provides the contractor with an economical place to waste the soil. The CITY will be responsible for costs associated with mitigation efforts required by the Memorandum of Agreement between the Federal Highway Administration and the Iowa State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) for the Southwest Arterial Project (Iowa SHPO and Compliance #980831053), the Cultural Resources Mitigation Plan Appendix A dated 10/11/04, and the Finding of No Significant Impact for the Addendum to the Environmental Assessment. k. Jurisdiction of those portions of U.S. 52 and Iowa 32 to be transferred out of the STATE's jurisdiction that fall within the City of Sageville corporate limits shall be transferred to the CITY. See also paragraph "o" below. I. Jurisdiction of those portions of U.S. 52 to be transferred out of the STATE's jurisdiction that fall outside of city corporate limits and within Dubuque County shall be transferred to the CITY. See also paragraph "o" below. m. A summary of total costs through 2040 is shown in Exhibit B. Costs are approximate and shown to illustrate overall intent. n. Implementation of the MOU is contingent on American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) approval of the proposed rerouting U.S. 52. o. This MOU provides intent that existing Addendum 99- 4 -095A and 99- C -097A will be superseded. It is recognized that Addendum 99- C -097A is between the STATE and Dubuque County and that separate Agreement(s) between the CITY, STATE, and Dubuque County may be required. In addition, separate Agreements between the CITY (of Dubuque) and the City of Sageville may be necessary. V. EFFECTIVE DATE AND SIGNATURE a. Execution of this MOU formally evidences that the parties have reviewed and accept this MOU. b. This MOU is approved and is effective upon the date of the last signature below. 2013 -16 -262 DubuqueMOU.docx 5 CITY OF DUBUQUE: Title: Ma ai ,20 , certify that I am the Clerk of the City, and that .�.26e P. L6 /L- , who signed said Agreement for and on behalf of the City was duly author i -d • •ecute the same on the. day of 1/5- 20 e. Signed: Cit Clerko Du•uque, to IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSP RTATION: By: James R. Schnoebelen District Engineer District 6 Date () �/to /u-D 2013- 16- 262_DubuqueMOU.docx 6 U.S. 52 RELOCATION EXHIBIT A 0 0.75 1.5 2.25 3 Miles Existing U.S. 52/IA 3 Proposed End of Iowa 3 Proposed Transfer of Jurisdiction (Currently IA 32) Proposed Transfer of Jurisdiction (Currently U.S. 52) Pro Po, 90.0, At* Proposed SW Arterial/ Proposed Route of U.S. 52 151 2013- 16- 262_DubuqueMOU 7 T SHARING INTENT OUTLINE EXHIBIT B Item Iowa DOT Cost Costs (Millions) City of Dubuque Cost Existing Federal Earmarks Comments Pavement Preservation IA 32 & US 52 prior to TJ $0.5 $0.55 Central Ave. from 9th to 21st and 11th St. from Elm to White in Dubuque Southwest Arterial initial construction cost w/o US 20 interchange (2013 $) $59.0 $0.0 2 lane pave, 4 lane grade, interchange at US 52/61/151 Southwest Arterial construction cost - US 20 interchange (2013 $) $17.8 $0.0 $0.0 Currently in DOT 2013 -2017 program Southwest Arterial utility relocations $0.4 $1.8 Southwest Arterial Right Of Way Acquisition $2.0 $10.8 Southwest Arterial Final Engineering $2.2 $8.6 Southwest Arterial Side Road Construction $2.6 $11.5 North Cascade Road, English Mill and Military Road Reconstruction IA 32 Capacity Improvements for 2020 traffic $14.7 Subtotal Initial Costs $92'0 $7.7 $32.8 $92.0 $40.5 Southwest Arterial 0 & M Costs 2018 -2030 $16.8 IA 32 0 & M Costs 2018 -2030 $24.1 US 52 0 & M Costs 2018 - 2030 $11.4 Subtotal Cumulative Costs thru 2030 $108.8 $43.2 $32.8 $108.8 $76.0 Southwest Arterial future capacity improvement (pave to 4 lanes, 2014 $) $22.4 IA 32 NW Arterial future capacity improvement (pave to 6 lanes) $21.8 Southwest Arterial 0 & M Costs 2030 -2040 $33.5 IA 32 0 & M Costs 2030 -2040 $40.3 US 52 0 & M Costs 2030 - 2040 $19.2 TOTAL Cumulative Costs through 2040 $164.8 $164.8 $124.5 $32.8 $157.3 2013- 16- 262_Du buq ue M OU . d O CX 8 PROPOSED TRANSFERS OF JURISDICTIONS LIMITS EXHIBIT C 0 0.75 1.5 2.25 L 3 Existing U.S. 52/IA 3 Proposed End of Iowa 3 Miles Proposed Transfer of Jurisdiction (Currently U.S. 52) Proposed SW Arterial/ Proposed Route of U.S. 52 151 2013- 16- 262_DubuqueMOU 9 SCOPE OF INITIAL PHASE AND ULTIMATE CONCEPT EXHIBIT D 2013- 16- 262_Du bu q u e M O U 10 RESOLUTION NO. 190 -13 RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWWEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE SOUTHWEST ARTERIAL PROJECT, IOWA DOT AGREEMENT NO. 2013 -16 -262 WHEREAS, the Dubuque City Council, the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS), the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation have all identified the completion of the Southwest Arterial Project as the No. 1 surface transportation priority in the Dubuque area; and WHEREAS, the City and Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) desire to maintain and increase transportation infrastructure while improving safety for the motorist within the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County and acknowledge the mutual benefit to partner on the Southwest Arterial Project; and WHEREAS, the City has had several positive meetings and on -going discussions with the Iowa DOT regarding the potential Transfer of Jurisdiction (TOJ) for the continued development and advancement of the Southwest Arterial, resulted in the Iowa DOT preparing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the State; and WHEREAS, the Iowa DOT proposes to re -route a portion of U.S. 52 in Dubuque County; and WHEREAS, the City is developing the Southwest Arterial which will connect U.S. 20 to U.S 61/151; and WHEREAS, the Iowa DOT proposes to utilize the Southwest Arterial to carry a portion of re- routed U.S. 52 traffic; and WHEREAS, the Iowa DOT and City, in joint cooperation propose to Transfer the Jurisdiction of the Southwest Arterial from the City to the State of Iowa in exchange for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of the Northwest Arterial (Iowa 32), and portions of existing U.S. 52 /Iowa 3 from the Iowa 32 /John Deere Road intersection to the intersection of U.S. 61 in downtown Dubuque, from the State to the City, after the Southwest Arterial is completed and open to traffic; and Now therefore, the purpose of the MOU is to provide the general details of the proposed transfer of jurisdictions and the overall terms, conditions, and responsibilities that are mutually agreed upon between the City and the State; which are summarized as follows: WHEREAS, the City hereby agrees to continue as the lead agency for the development and advancement of the Southwest Arterial and will be responsible for the completion the following project improvements, shown in Table 1; and Table 1 Project Description Cost Estimate Federal Funding Local Funding FE - Final Engineering Design $ 10,804,400 $ 8,643,520 $ 2,160,880 ROW - Property Acquisition $ 12,800,000 $ 10,821,907 $ 1,978,093 Gas Pipeline Utility Relocation $ 2,200,000 $ 1,760,000 $ 440,000 North Cascade Road Reconstruction $ 3,868,581 $ 3,362,771 $ 505,810 English Mill Road Reconstruction $ 3,852,200 $ 3,081,760 $ 770,440 Military Road Reconstruction $ 6,380,000 $ 5,104,000 $ 1,276,000 TOTALS: $ 39,905,181 $ 32,773,958 $ 7,131,223 WHEREAS, Table 2 summarizes the current status of federal earmark funding that has been appropriated for the project to date. The City will use all federal earmark money available for continuing the advancement of the Southwest Arterial and completing the project improvements outlined in Table 1, and other eligible projects; and Table 2 Appropriation Description Federal Funding Authorized Federal Funding Obligated Federal Funding Available SAFETEA -LU (HP1145 / IA082) $13,678,482 $13,678,482 $0 SAFETEA -LU (TI114 / IA184) $3,787,661 $3,787,661 $0 SAFETEA -LU (TI133 / IA203) $6,161,745 $1,112,988 $5,048,757 SAFETEA -LU (TI122 / IA192) $4,983,765 $0 $4,983,765 2009 Appropriation Bill (THUD IA 243) $389,533 $389,533 $0 2010 Appropriation Bill (Omnibus IA 229) $950,000 $950,000 $0 ARRA Stimulus $2,909,534 $2,909,534 $0 TOTALS $32,860,720 $22,828,198 $10,032,522 WHEREAS, Table 3 summarizes the maximum City and County funding, including both federal earmark funding for the Southwest Arterial and the required 20% local match funding for continuing the advancement of the Southwest Arterial and completing the project improvements set forth in Table 1; and Table 3 Funding Source Amount Federal Earmark Funding $ 32,860,720 Local Match Funding $ 7,152,913 TOTAL FEDERAL / LOCAL FUNDING: $ 40,013,633 WHEREAS, any funds remaining after the completion of project improvements and project development efforts outlined in Table 1 shall be available and applied toward construction costs or other state funding obligations for the Southwest Arterial as mutually agreed upon and as allowed under Iowa Administrative Code; and WHEREAS, the Iowa DOT will take over as lead agency for the completion of the Southwest Arterial upon the City completing said improvements as outlined in Table 1; and WHEREAS, the Iowa DOT will be responsible for all costs of the Southwest Arterial beyond those available from federal earmark funding and local match funding as described in Table 3. The Iowa DOT will be responsible for the construction costs of overpass and interchange structures; and WHEREAS, the Southwest Arterial will be eligible for primary road funding prior to the Transfer of Jurisdiction to the Iowa DOT, contingent upon the approval of the Iowa DOT Commission; and WHEREAS, paving of the trail and enhanced landscaping along the Southwest Arterial corridor will not be an Iowa DOT cost. In addition, the costs of meeting the City's sustainability initiatives, if any, that are in addition to costs currently identified and estimated, will not be a Iowa DOT cost; and WHEREAS, the City is responsible for the utility relocations necessary for construction of the Southwest Arterial as required by Iowa Administrative Code. The Iowa DOT may be responsible for the costs of utility relocations allowed by Iowa Administrative Code and not funded through Federal and local funding described in Table 3; and WHEREAS, the exact dates of the Transfers of Jurisdiction will be set at a future date and will be mutually agreed to by the Iowa DOT and City; and WHEREAS, prior to the Transfer of Jurisdiction and pursuant to Iowa Administrative Code Section 306.8, the Iowa DOT, at its cost, shall perform any routine maintenance necessary to bring the portions of U.S. 52 and Iowa 32 to be transferred to the City up to a good state of repair; and WHEREAS, the State will be responsible for capacity improvements anticipated for Iowa 32 prior to transfer to the City. The scope of those improvements shall be based on accommodating 2020 traffic levels and will be further defined and mutually agreed upon prior to transfer. It is agreed the general scope of these improvements include intersection improvements at U.S.20 and Iowa 32 and dual left -turns at Iowa 32 intersections with Chavenelle Road, Pennsylvania Avenue, Asbury Road and John F Kennedy Road; and WHEREAS, funding, estimated at $2,872,900, for a currently planned pavement rehabilitation plan for U.S. 52 in the Dubuque area will remain a joint STATE and CITY project as shown in the following Table 4; and Table 4 Project Description Cost Estimate State Funding Local Funding U.S. 52 - Pavement Rehabilitation from 11th to 21st Street $ 1,080,000 $ 531,100 $ 548,900 U.S. 52 - Pavement Rehabilitation from 11th Street from Elm to White Street $ 331,900 $ 164,000 $ 167,900 U.S. 52 - Pavement Rehabilitation from 9th Street to 21st Street $ 1,461,000 $ 721,800 $ 739,200 TOTALS: $ 2,872,900 $ 1,416,900 $ 1,456,000 NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. City and Iowa Department of Transportation hereby agree to partner on the Southwest Arterial Project. SECTION 2. The City will continue as the lead agency for the development and advancement of the Southwest Arterial and will be responsible for the completion of the project improvements as shown in Table 1 above. SECTION 3. The City will use all federal earmark funding that has been appropriated for the project to date for continuing the advancement of the Southwest Arterial and completing the project improvements as shown in Table 1 above. SECTION 4. The Iowa DOT will take over as lead agency for the completion of the Southwest Arterial upon the City completing said improvements as shown in Table 1 above. SECTION 5. The Iowa DOT will be responsible for all costs of the Southwest Arterial beyond those available from federal earmark funding and local match funding as described in Table 3 above. SECTION 6. Prior to the Transfer of Jurisdiction and pursuant to Iowa Administrative Code Section 306.8, the Iowa DOT, at its cost, shall perform any routine maintenance necessary to bring the portions of U.S. 52 and Iowa 32 to be transferred to the City up to a good state of repair. SECTION 7. The Iowa DOT will be responsible for capacity improvements anticipated for Iowa 32 prior to transfer to the City. The scope of those improvements shall be based on accommodating 2020 traffic levels and will be further defined and mutually agreed upon prior to transfer. It is agreed the general scope of these improvements include intersection improvements at U.S.20 and Iowa 32 and dual left -turns at Iowa 32 intersections with Chavenelle Road, Pennsylvania Avenue, Asbury Road and John F Kennedy Road; and SECTION 8. After the Southwest Arterial is completed and open to traffic, the Iowa DOT and City, in joint cooperation will Transfer the Jurisdiction of the Southwest Arterial from the City to the State of Iowa in exchange for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of the Northwest Arterial (Iowa 32), and portions of existing U.S. 52 /Iowa 3 from the Iowa 32 /John Deere Road intersection to the intersection of U.S. 61 in downtown Dubuque, from the State to the City. Attest: Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of Kevin Firnstahl, ity C erk F: \PROJECTS \SOUTHWEST ARTERIAL \MOU - Transfer of Jurisdiction June , 2013. oy D. Buol, Mayor • Update on Southwest Arterial The •I Statue ?raps cd t nn turn in t e Dubuque Pao Project Partners Southwest Arterial is the number one priority for all our partners. We have a great partnership with Iowa DOT on this project. We want to provide an update on the progress of the project from our previous presentation to the commission. At the August 2012 commission meeting we presented our major issues in the region. We just would like to review the issues before we get into project progress. 1 Dubuque is one ofjust 26 metro areas (out of 363) that have completely recovered the jobs lost during the recession. Study commissioned by the U.S. Conference o`Mayors. January 2012 Strong Economy. • • Dubuque Economy is strong and continues to improve, even during the recession. Based on a study commissioned by US conference of Mayors Dubuque is one of just 26 metros (out of 363) that have completely recovered the jobs lost during the recession. 2 I =1 in Iowa for in 2011 (1,100 net new jobs) in 2011 and (1.200 net new jobs) of State Total in 2010 and with of the State's Population (Data Source. Iowa Workforce Development) 1983 Dubuque County Employment 1990 January 2012 Dubuque accounts for 3% of the State of Iowa's population, but contributed 12% of the jobs created the State in 2011 and 11.2% of the jobs created in 2010. Dubuque added 20,400 jobs since 1983. Dubuque had 37,600 jobs in 1983 and by June 2012 had 57,800. 3 Improve Safety in the Region With major economic development comes more traffic. If no safety improvements are made, the additional traffic can lead to more accidents. Of the four major US highways that go through our region, two have major impact on as they pass through major urban areas. US20/Dodge St is a major roadway that carries freight, local, and regional traffic. On an average, 175 accidents occur on US 20 /Dodge St in a year. US 52 is the second major roadway that carries freight, local, and regional. On average, 134 accidents occur on US 52 in a year. The last corridor shown is Cedar Cross Rd/Kelly Ln. This street acts a connector between US 20 and US 151/61. These streets go through residential areas, which creates a conflict between regional traffic and residential uses On an average, there are 30 accidents each year on Cedar Cross Rd/Kelly Ln 4 r Congestion & Connectivity in the region A PORT OF DUBUQUE bl Dubuque is in the process of revitalizing our Downtown. Our goal is to create a strong urban core where people live, work, recreate and are less dependent on the automobile. We invested $536 million in last two decades and built 191 residential units in last two years. Dubuque is working to establish a Transit Oriented Development concept in the urban core that is centered around the Dubuque Intermodal Facility in the Historic Millwork District. The concept will create a walkable downtown area that has easy access to transit. People who live in or visit the downtown area will be able to move freely between the Downtown, Historic Millwork District, and the Port of Dubuque neighborhoods on foot or by bicycle, and will be able to access the rest of the city using public transit. Truck traffic presents a significant safety challenge to this concept. 630 to 775 trucks travel through the heart of downtown every day. Heavy truck traffic creates a safety challenge in a congested downtown and is a barrier to creating a vibrant downtown community Congestion and Connectivity is the second major issue in our region 5 According to the DMATS travel demand forecast model, the region's major east — west corridors will be at level of service E and F in future. Congestion on major corridors like US 20 and US 52 will have a major impact on local traffic and freight traffic through the region. It will be very hard to make capacity improvements to these corridors because of terrain and right of way issues. We need an extension that connects these corridors and provides relief to the system. This picture tows typical afternoon traffic on US 20 eastbound. 6 la MINNEAPOLIS Typical afternoon traffic on US 20 westbound. The other major issue is regional connectivity. • A regional connector is intended to • Mitigate the existing and anticipated future degradation of the existing system. • Create continuity and operational efficiency by connecting local highway systems • Improve Safety & Security in the region. The regional connector for the Dubuque Region is at the Locust Street connector. This connector carries around 20,000 vehicles per day. This connector is located in the downtown, area, which creates safety, and congestion challenges in the region. 7 Improve Freight movement and Future growth in the region • PERCENTAGE TRUCK TRAFFIC DUBUQUE, IOWA 2009 H 1' The third major issue is freight movement and future growth. US 20 traffic volumes goes as high as 32,200 vehicles per day, of which about 7 %, or 2,000 vehicles per day are trucks, US 52 traffic volumes are as high as 12,900 vehicles per day of which about 6%, or 750 vehicles per day are trucks. 8 US 52 N Improvements from Dubuque to Luxemburg Transportation is a key component of the region's future growth strategy. The first component of this strategy is a strong urban core were people can live, work, and play. As the region continues to grow The region will not be able to sustain growth if we do not provide space for new businesses to locate and existing businesses to exp and. Expansion to the north and the east will not be possible because of hilly terrain and river. The only location that we can make improvements is in the southwest region. At the last presentation we presented issues within the metropolitan area. However, there is one major issue that is adjacent to the metro area and have a huge impact on the traffic and freight movements within the region. The US 52N from Dubuque to Luxemburg plays a vital role on the region. 9 Sofey ku.< • North of Dubuque, Iowa, US 52 is a narrow and often winding road. While scenic, the road has been the scene of numerous accidents over the years owing to this nature The picture show US 52 at the City of Luxemb erg. As you see there are tire marks showing that vehicles are applying break as they are not able to assess the turn until they hit the turn. 10 ,e "....:Y,. •,. t.'L) g; k 2.11.2 +.' The DOT conducted test on the road to check the integrity of the road bed. DOT staff found several areas of significant weakness in the underlying structure of the road. This is an intersection of US 52 and County road Y1 The road surface has deteriorated significantly with major cracks on the surface u This is a picture showing the road curvature west of Rickardsville The road curvature limits visibility making it very difficult for eastbound vehicles to see oncoming traffic. Again, you will see tire marks on the road as drivers apply the breaks when they see oncoming traffic and not able to assess the turn. Here is test conducted at Rickardsville where the road bed is in bad shape. 12 This is a picture of Gillespie hill. It will be difficult, and costly to add capacity, as most of the road has hills on one side and bluffs on other. US 52 is designated as federal highway designed to carry freight. With existing conditions it will be hard for US 52 to accommodate freight. 13 Brainstorm How (an SW Arterial fit with IADOT goals. How Can SW Arterial fit with IADOT goals. We continued to discuss these issues with IADOT following our presentation at the previous commission meeting. The DOT staff started brainstorming to develop a concept that could address local issues and IADOT goals. IADOT has four major goals that they are planning to attain through major projects. 14 Provide better connectivity to Freight Reduce DOT's operation on local roads The first goal is to reduce DOT's operation on local roads. DOT believes that state roads that are been used by local traffic should be operated and maintained by locals rather than DOT as these roads are not contributing much for operational efficiency for pass through traffic. DOT believes that its role is to create a robust system for traffic to circulate throughout the state in efficient way. Goal 2 is to create better connectivity for freight movement One of the major responsibilities for DOT is to move freight and commerce through the state efficiently. DOT wants to create continuity and operational efficiencies for freight that move through the state. 15 Local traffic on DOT roads is increasing operating costs Reduce Operating Cost in future Improve Safety in the region and is not part of the DOT's mission. The majority of ware and tear on these roads due to local traffic. DOT gets little benefit for the cost they incur to operate and maintain these roads. The Final goal is to improve safety throughout the state. A better connected highway system with less friction points will improve safety through the state. 16 Important objectives What can be the so ubon That can help the egon and SWktenal? Can the locals agree with the solution? Is theme strong support for this lunge in the region? Concept el t=om g? It i :- r t I The DOT also wants to make sure that the concept they come up with will help the region and SW Arterial. The DOT staff want to have a strong and unanimous support from the locals. Through brainstorming, DOT staff came up with a concept that can provide solution to local, regional, and state level issues. 17 a IADOT's Concept Here is IADOT's Concept Redesignate US 52/ IA 3 as IA 3. Divert US 52 on to Hwy 136 and connect it to US 20. Designate SW Arterial US 52. Convert NW Arterial and US 52 in city of Dubuque to local streets. 18 volution to IADOT Issues 32 US 52 Redesignation Concept Reduction in cost of Construction on US 52_; This concept will help reduce the cost of improvements to IA 3 as it won't be an US highway. Mo;i (doss DESIGNATED IOWA YnrE #0D1111W0v DESIGNATED EMU © s f 11wTh pmt IOWA DOT PRIORITY CORRIDOR Ara I Designatedfreight corridor through the region 1 f MN Redirecting US 52 on to HWY 136 will provide a safe freight corridor. Connecting US 52 to US 20 and diverting on to SW Arterial will help to avoid urban core and create less freight corridor friction. 19 LOCAL ROAD Will take IADOT out of local street business ASBURY Solution to Small Citie[rj1 M4MkJ�mm R 0 ,nu Converting NW Arterial and US 52 to local streets will help IADOT to move away from local street maintenance. This concept will help small cites on US 52 /IA 3 get a resurfaced road with safety improvements. This concept will also reduce truck traffic through cites, improving safety on the corridor. 20 Solution to Metro area issues Regional Connector ( - -- ,r 1 Truck traffic Safety r a7 This concept also provides a great solution to our regional issues. This project will provide regional connectivity by providing regional connector on the southwest side of the MPO area. 21 This concept will help to divert freight traffic from US20/Dodge St and US 52. This concept will help to divert 1,972 trucks from US 20 & 517 trucks from US 52. This concept will help to improve level of service on US 20. Level of Service improves from E to D at some locations. It also improves level of service on other major corridors within the region 22 This concept will help reduce freight traffic through Dubuque Urban Core. This will help Dubuque's goal to make Urban Core more bike and pedestrian friendly and attract young professionals and local talent to stay in Dubuque. This concept will help to open land for business expansion and future employment growth for the region. This concept will also help to provide better access to potential economic development at the Dubuque Regional Airport. 23 Process L^ ] —Jo i M DOT roads in 0 Metro Here is the process that took place from August 2012 until now. The first step is to determine roads that can be maintained by locals We had met with IADOT staff in September 2012. 24 Determining roads that can be maintained by locals • Determine1AD01 roads that Carries more local traffic and has less $ impact on freight movement in the state • Analysis Operation& Maintenance (0&M) costs and capacity [ovenieflts for these corridors pere the costs with cost of construction and O&N costs of SW rial e cmridnrs have been chosen for analysis US 20 hem SW Arterto Locust St NW Arterial from US 20 tO US 52 t552 from NW Arterial togt St Dodge Street (U.S. zo) Intersections from Sdppel Rd to Locust St The discussion focused on identifying roads that carry more local traffic and have less impact on freight movement in the state. The corridors selected for analysis are: US 20 from SW Arterial to US 52 NW Arterial from US 20 to US 52 US 52 from NW Arterial to 9th St Operation and maintenance costs, with capacity improvements for the selected corridors were compared with SW Arterial's operation & maintenance costs with capacity improvements The first corridor analyzed was US 20, also known as Dodge Street US 20 is a United States highway that runs east -west across the City of Dubuque. The Average Annually Daily Traffic (AADT) for this corridor ranges from 18,700 to 37,300. It has 14 intersections and two interchanges. 25 NW Arterial Imnsect lms from US ao In LS 57 U.S. 52 ImmaifWm fven G mLS to Northwnt An.nJ Ale The second corridor analyzed was Iowa 32/ NW Arterial. NW Arterila is a State highway that runs north -south across the City of Dubuque. The Average Annually Daily Traffic (AADT) for this corridor ranges from 10,300 to 18,600. It has 8 intersections. The Third corridor analyzed was US 52 also called Central & White streets. US 52 is a United States highway that runs North - South across the City of Dubuque. The Average Annually Daily Traffic (AADT) for this corridor ranges from 13,100 to 16,200. It has 27 intersections. 26 0 Finalizing the Corridors Finalizing the corridors All three corridors are analyzed for Otill and capacity inprareneltsfor 30 ran and compared with SW kterial costs • 1652 (F tom IRYM 1109TSt):530.694557 • WlMaidVon US 20 to US52):$100322,705 • US zo(homSWklaul to locust St): $186380A15 • SWMaid(born U$ 20 to U5151/61).5 t30.945.146 The second step is to finalize corridors that can be taken over by locals We had our second meeting with IADOT in December 2012 to discuss this. The Operation & Maintenance costs for all four corridors were submitted to IADOT staff. The analysis showed that NW Arterial and US 52 combined are equal to SW Arterial The DOT staff and locals agreed that NW Arterial and US 52 will be transferred to locals and SW Arterial will be taken over by IADOT IADOT staff presented the concept 27 The I cnitgt has been vest-let' to the fotlo.,ng (Ma aa552NaI*I)S fmdv Whalte Out, • Asbu( • P.bgs (path • fairy fbsla ens»kea D • (dips km Orbit al (unite • (oven PQg■ Il•tetoneo [uoualot local Input The third step is to get input on the concept from local jurisdictions DOT staff wants locals to understand the concept and provide input before next step The City and MPO staff met with cities on US 20 and US 52 to present the concept and gather input. The concept was also presented to Dubuque County, the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Dubuque Development Corporation. The input is unanimous that the concept provided by IADOT staff is perfect solution to all transportation issues in the region. All jurisdictions supported the concept. 28 MOU & Commission update IADOT staff update to the Commission • The city is working with IADOT district 6 staff in drafting a Memorandum of Understanding for Jurisdiction transfer. • The IADOT staff did provide a brief update on project concept and progress at March. Step four is to provide an update to the commission and work on Memorandum of Understanding. The City is working with IADOT District 6 staff to draft a Memorandum of Understanding for Jurisdictional transfer. IADOT staff provided a brief update on project concept and progress at the March commission meeting. 29 Next Steps by locals • The MPO staff will be having an official update to the MPO board. • The City, county, MPO and Small cities will have resolutions approved once the MOU is in place. What are our next steps? The MPO staff will present an official update to the MPO board at the April 11th meeting. The City, County, MPO and Small cities will have resolutions approve resolutions once the MOU is in place. 30 I ttill Thank you for your support and partnership on our #1 priority r This is your cup of tea. We ask your support to implement this new concept. Thank you for your support and partnership on our #1 priority. 31