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Bee Branch Watershed Application, Tab B, Appendix A, (B) EDA Award and ApplicationSeptember 20, 2012 The Honorable Roy Buol Mayor City of Dubuque 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, lA 52001-4864 Dear Mayor Buol: In reply refer to: U.S.DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economic Development Administration DENVER REGIONAL OFFICE 410 17th Street, Suite 250 Denver, Colorado 80202-4454 (303) 844-4717 FAX (303) 844-3968 EDA Control No. 05059 The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is pleased to inform the City of Dubuque that your application for the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project has been selected through EDA's competitive application review process for further consideration for funding. Please note that this notification of further consideration is intended to inform you ofEDA's competitive preliminary selection of your project, but does not guarantee final approval or le2ally bind EDA to make an award. Subject to availability of funds, the proposed project, estimated to cost $10,226,150, will be considered for $1,227,138 in EDA funding under the Economic Adjustment Program, authorized under Section 209 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. section 3121 et seq.). If you would like EDA to further consider your application, you must provide: 1. Acknowledgement. Within 2 business days ofthe date of this letter, notify EDA via email or letter that you, the applicant(s) agree to provide EDA the information requested by the deadline stated in item 2 of this letter and acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions ofEDA's further consideration as stated in item 2. 2. Additional Information. Provide EDA the following information by September 24,2012: • Within the application, the applicant references that the non-federal match will be the issuance of debt, yet in another section the applicant states that the non-federal local match is fully committed and readily available. What is the status of the non-federal local match, and when the applicant states that the non-federal match is. the issuance of debt are they referring to the State Revolving Loan Fund and GO Bonds? • CD -346 for key individuals who have the authority to speak for and/or commit the recipient in the management of the award and/or expend funds. • Provide documentation of the City of Dubuque's current Central Contractor Registration (CCR). According to Section V.D. (page 18) ofthe FY2012 Disaster Relief Opportunity, all applicants must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database before submitting an application; and maintain an active CCR registration with current information at all times during the active Federal award. • Overall this project is relying on the fact that past concurrences from USFWS, USACE and Iowa SHPO can be used for this project. This is not likely the case and further consultation with these agencies and the applicant is needed. • Revised the Environmental Narrative to address: o PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION. Only list the EDA components. DO NOT list non EDA components. o HISTORIC/ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES. The Programmatic Agreement that was executed does not include the EDA. This issue will need to be discussed with the Iowa SHPO. o WETLANDS. EDA like to confirm with the applicant that these permits would be valid, prior to any decision by the IRC, since the permits are expired as indicated in the narrative. o FLOODPLAINS. If the project is recommended for funding by the IRC, an EDA floodplain notice would need to be completed by the applicant. o ENDANGERED SPECIES. The environmental assessment mentioned in the revised environmental narrative provided by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is not included in the environmental narrative it received on August 15, 2012. CURRENT concurrence is needed from the USFWS. o HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC SUBSTANCES. The response in the revised narrative is not adequate please address. From the Applicant Certification Clause it appears that petroleum products have been stored in the project area. Additionally, there is an email communication in the narrative packet that determined there may be contaminated soil I am assuming in the project area. It is likely a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment would need to be prepared for this project. If one was completed with the environmental assessment that was completed by the Iowa DNR please provide EDA with a copy. o PERMITS. The permits listed are expired and it is not clear that the EDA project components would be covered under these permits which would also need an extension. o DIRECT, INDIRECT AND CUMULATIVE EFFECTS. Revise this section to include all projects within and near the project areas from the past, present and future that could have direct, indirect and cumulative impacts. • Provide a one-page map that provides an overview of the entire EDA project scope, and generally labels the components. The map should define the limits of the project, and identify the general project components on one sheet. o Either on the map above, or a separate map, label the areas as residential, commercial, open space etc. that are adjacent to the improvements. • Section 1.2.2 Creek and Floodplain Description of Engineering Report. Explain "construction of a new creek and associated floodplain" in better detail. (i.e. Remove portion of Elm Street from x to x, excavate and construct channel; excavation only from x to x, etc.). o Provide a brief summary of the hydrology and the hydraulic design criteria for the system. Describe the drainage basin that the system will serve, sizing of the channel, etc. Where does the channel outfall? Do not provide the full design report, just a summary. o Provide additional detail regarding the street sections to be reconstructed. Are they being constructed to existing roadway standards? Provide additional detail re: length, width, etc. • Verify that all work to be performed is either within existing City Right of Way or easements. • The project will generate a significant amount of excavated material. Where will the material be disposed? Address in the environmental narrative. • Note, it appears that the project is in the final design stage. Even though EDA is not participating in the Engineering costs, the plans and specifications will need to be reviewed and approved by EDA to ensure conformance with federal construction requirements. • Provide a revised project schedule. Please note that the project cannot be advertised for bid prior to EDA's approval of the bid documents. • Note, the City will have to competitively procure the Administration services. • There are no costs shown for Project Inspection in the project budget. The PER indicates that project observation will be completed by the City's in-house staff and consultants at their own (non-EDA reimbursed) expense. EDA will require that the City provide documentation that the Project Inspection is being completed on the project. • Publish the following notice in the daily newspaper with the greatest local circulation for three (3) consecutive days and provide an affidavit of publication to EDA upon publication: PUBLIC NOTICE The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) is considering a request for Federal assistance from [applicant] to [project] in [city, county, state]. Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, EDA is conducting an environmental assessment (EA) of the proposed project. The project will be located within the [detailed township and range] of [county and state]. Project information is available foneview at [applicant name and address]. If you have any information regarding potential environmental impacts associated with this proposed project, please provide it in writing to: Regional Environmental Officer US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Denver Region 410 E. 171h Street, Suite 250 Denver, CO 80202 Comments received in the EDA Regional Office by 5:00 pm on [insert date 15 days after the third day o[publication ofthis notice. lfthe newspaper is not a daily, please contact the Regional Environmental Officer prior to publication to determine the deadline for comments 7 will be considered. A copy of the NEP A decisional document will be available upon request at the above EDA Regional Office. The information requested above will supplement your application and enable EDA to proceed with processing your application. Failure to meet this deadline, or the submission of incorrect or incomplete information, will jeopardize approval of your application. If you cannot meet this deadline, please advise Justin Fazzari as soon as possible. Upon receipt, EDA will assess the information provided. EDA's assessment of this information may result in a determination that: 1. No additional information is necessary; 2. Additional information is required, because the submission is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise unacceptable to EDA, and the applicant(s) must revise the submission before EDA will consider processing the application further; or 3 . EDA will discontinue considering your application for funding, because the information submitted does not present a project that complies with applicable law or EDA 's regulations or policies. Your organization must comply with EDA 's regulations (see 13 C.P.R. chapter III http://www.eda.gov/PDFEDA regulations 012710.pdf), as well as the Federal Funding Opportunity announcement FY20 12 Disaster Relief Opportunity (see http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=t2WqPzpK7yW8yGJTBLQtGftPCVhJfbpJOn 6jzsBTxffcsw26y4gQ! 1869518295?oppld= 159393&mode=VIEW). Final approval of an award is conditioned upon ED A's assessment of the additional information requested, project feasibility, funding priorities, and the availability of funds for obligation. EDA's mission is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. Please do not hesitate to contact Justin Fazzari at 303-844-4089 or justin.fazzari@eda.gov, if you have questions regarding the requested information or status of your application Robert E. Olson Regional Director, Denver Regional Office cc: Laura Stein, Economic Development Representative _... 0 N ;=:;: (./) 0'< fT1 §-Q -u N c (1) U1 _u :;.':-_ c (J) -u ([) 3 -n ---N ):>=::: ,..., ' ' w CD w ::JJ fll 0 m < iT1 CJ Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Application for EDA funding under the Economic Adjustment Program Additional Application Materials and Information (response to Sept. 20, 2012 letter from EDA) As requested in the letter, the City of Dubuque is hereby providing EDA the information requested and reaffirming the City’s agreement with the terms and conditions outlined in the letter. A response to each question, request for additional information, and agreement with terms set forth in the letter are outlined below. Issue 1. Within the application, the applicant references that the non-federal match will be the issuance of debt, yet in another section the applicant states that the non-federal local match is fully committed and readily available. What is the status of the non-federal local match, and when the applicant states that the non-federal match is. the issuance of debt are they referring to the State Revolving Loan Fund and GO Bonds? Response The local match will be the issuance of debt, a combination of GO Bonds and State Revolving Loan Fund [SRF]. With the adoption of the current fiscal year budget, the City Council included the issuance of debt that will be used as the required local match. The issuance of the debt will be done in strict compliance with Article XI of the Iowa Constitution which establishes the statutory debt capacity of the City. The City has the debt capacity and a high rating of Aa1. The SRF portion of the local match for the proposed Bee Branch Project is included in the current Iowa Department of Natural Resources SRF Intended Use Plan. The issuance of debt would be completed in 90 days, coinciding with the construction contract public bidding process. See revised project schedule outlined in response to Issue 14 below. Issue 2. CD-346 for key individuals who have the authority to speak for and/or commit the recipient in the management of the award and/or expend funds. Response CD-346 attached for (by title) the City Manager, Finance Director, City Engineer, Project Manager, and Civil Engineer for the City of Dubuque. Issue 3. Provide documentation of the City of Dubuque's current Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Response Attached “ccr,DBQ.pdf” reflects that the City of Dubuque (Inc.) has an active CCR registration until 01/15/2013. City has maintained its CCR for over five years and intends to maintain its registration at all times during the active federal (EDA) award. Issue 4. Overall this project is relying on the fact that past concurrences from USFWS, USACE and Iowa SHPO can be used for this project. This is not likely the case and further consultation with these agencies and the applicant is needed. Response The City is willing to assist the EDA in future consultations with the USFWS, USACE, Iowa DNR, and Iowa SHPO should the EDA assume the role as lead agency. Because the scope of the EDA project is consistent with the project scope previously presented to local, state, and federal agencies as well as dozens of stakeholders which resulted in the issuance of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) by the Iowa DNR, it is not clear that additional consultations would be necessary. The proposed EDA project involves the redevelopment of vacant property which was until recently a high-density residential neighborhood into a new creek with an associated flood plain area; the project will result in the creation of fish and wildlife habitat where little if any existed for decades. Therefore, continued concurrence would be expected from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The removal of the homes associated with the residential neighborhood has been completed and was done in accordance with the existing Programmatic Agreement to which the Iowa SHPO is a party. Unfortunately, the City of Dubuque lacks the authority to compel action by the USFWS or the Iowa SHPO. But if EDA became the lead agency and requested concurrence anew, the USFWS, USACE, Iowa DNR, and Iowa SHPO could be expected to respond within 30 days of such a request. And amending the existing Programmatic Agreement could be achieved within the same 90 day time-frame required to go through the public bidding process for the construction contract. Issue 5. Revise the Environmental Narrative to address: A. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION. Only list the EDA components. DO NOT list non EDA components. Response The Environmental Narrative has been updated so that it is clear that all of the project elements listed are components of the EDA Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project outlined in the City’s application totaling an estimated $10,226,150. B. HISTORIC/ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES. The Programmatic Agreement that was executed does not include the EDA. This issue will need to be discussed with the Iowa SHPO. Response The Environmental Narrative has been updated to reflect the following: Section C The City of Dubuque lacks the authority to compel action by the SHPO. But the City will do that which is in its power to facilitate EDA becoming a signatory to the existing PA should EDA assume the role of lead agency. C. WETLANDS. EDA like to confirm with the applicant that these permits would be valid, prior to any decision by the IRC, since the permits are expired as indicated in the narrative. Response The Environmental Narrative has been updated to reflect the following: There are no wetlands within 2,000 feet of the proposed construction limits and there are no wetlands downstream of the proposed improvements that will be hydraulically connected to or impacted by the proposed EDA Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project. The USACE has recognized the fact that the EDA Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project actually result in the creation of wetland areas by authorizing the City to proceed with the project under Nationwide Permit No. 27, Stream and Wetland Restoration Activities. The USACE issued a letter stating that the creek and flood plain construction is “covered under (Section 404) Nationwide Permit No. 27”, Stream and Wetland Restoration Activities. Per the letter, the “verification is valid until March 19, 2012, unless the nationwide permit is modified, reissued or revoked.” On February 21, 2012, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published the notice in the Federal Register [Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 21, 2012 / Notices] announcing the reissuance of all existing nationwide permits (NWPs), including nationwide Permit No. 27. The reauthorized Nationwide Permits took effect on March 19, 2012 and will expire on March 18, 2017. The City has confirmed with the USACE that the City is authorized to proceed with the improvements outlined in the EDA Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project under Nationwide Permit No. 27. D. FLOODPLAINS. If the project is recommended for funding by the IRC, an EDA floodplain notice would need to be completed by the applicant. Response The Environmental Narrative has been updated to reflect the following: The City will complete and cause to be published the EDA floodplain notice when appropriate at EDA’s discretion. E. ENDANGERED SPECIES. The environmental assessment mentioned in the revised environmental narrative provided by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is not included in the environmental narrative it received on August 15, 2012. CURRENT concurrence is needed from the USFWS. Response The Environmental Narrative has been updated to reflect the following: Section 6 The City of Dubuque lacks the authority to compel action by the USFWS. But if EDA became the lead agency and requested concurrence anew from the USFWS, the City will cause to be prepared and provide any and all documentation required for the USFWS to concur with the project. F. HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC SUBSTANCES. The response in the revised narrative is not adequate please address. From the Applicant Certification Clause it appears that petroleum products have been stored in the project area. Additionally, there is an email communication in the narrative packet that determined there may be contaminated soil I am assuming in the project area. It is likely a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment would need to be prepared for this project. If one was completed with the environmental assessment that was completed by the Iowa DNR please provide EDA with a copy. Response The Environmental Narrative has been updated to reflect the following: Section 9 The City has hired a consulting engineering firm to complete a Phase I ESA by November 16, 2012. G. PERMITS. The permits listed are expired and it is not clear that the EDA project components would be covered under these permits which would also need an extension. Response The Environmental Narrative has been updated to reflect the following: Section 17.2.1 An Iowa DNR Flood Plain Development Permit was obtained for the Project. The permit is valid until July 9, 2015 and it covers the improvements associated with the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project. Section 17.2.2 The IDNR issued a Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the Project stating that “the IDNR has determined that there is reasonable assurance the proposed activities will be conducted in a manner that will not violate water quality standards of the state of Iowa.” Although the certification is not a permit, it is a prerequisite for the issuance of a permit by the USACE. The Section 401 Water Quality Certification covers the improvements associated with the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project. Section 17.2.3 An NPDES Permit No. 2 for “storm water discharge associated with industrial activity for construction activities” is required for the project through the State of Iowa. It is a general permit that is obtained within two weeks after a contractor is hired to perform the work. Section 17.2.4 A Wastewater Construction Permit application was submitted in September of 2012 for the sanitary sewer work included with the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project. A permit is anticipated by mid-December of 2012. Section 17.3 The proposed creek and flood plain construction will impact the Bee Branch, a water of the United States. As a result, Section 404 permit coverage is required through the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE). The USACE issued a letter stating that the creek and flood plain construction is “covered under (Section 404) Nationwide Permit No. 27”, Stream and Wetland Restoration Activities. Per the letter, the “verification is valid until March 19, 2012, unless the nationwide permit is modified, reissued or revoked.” On February 21, 2012, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published the notice in the Federal Register [Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 21, 2012 / Notices] announcing the reissuance of all existing nationwide permits (NWPs), including nationwide Permit No. 27. The reauthorized Nationwide Permits took effect on March 19, 2012 and will expire on March 18, 2017. The City has confirmed with the USACE that the City is authorized to proceed with the improvements outlined in the EDA Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project under Nationwide Permit No. 27. H. DIRECT, INDIRECT AND CUMULATIVE EFFECTS. Revise this section to include all projects within and near the project areas from the past, present and future that could have direct, indirect and cumulative impacts. Response The Environmental Narrative has been updated to reflect the following: Cumulative impact will be seen throughout the project area providing direct benefits to the more than 90 businesses and associated 1,500 employees outlined in the Preliminary Engineering Report, Exhibit D. Some of the noteworthy projects are outlined below. 19.1 Historic Millwork District Just ½ half mile away from the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project, the Historic Millwork District revitalization and street improvement project will reap economic benefits from the flood disaster protection project. While the footprint of the Millwork District is not directly impacted by the flooding addressed by the Branch Disaster Resiliency Project, the Millwork District and the impacted area are interconnected through commerce, they are interdependent. The Millwork District project is designed to help preserve the history of Dubuque, create an urban mixed-use neighborhood and attract and retain a quality workforce for Dubuque's growing economy. "The Historic Millwork District Revitalization project will help create jobs in Dubuque today while laying the foundation for future economic growth," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "These are the kinds of investments that will help us win the future." The project uses a "complete streets" approach that provides the infrastructure to allow people to safely move around their community outside of a car. This supports the community's vision of attracting more people to live and work in or near the center city while enticing businesses to relocate downtown. It includes reconstructing the street network in the Millwork District and the street connections to the central business district, Port of Dubuque, and the Washington Neighborhood. Washington Street, Jackson Street, Elm Street, and 8th, 9th and 10th Streets will be reconstructed. "The project will help jumpstart economic development in the Historic Millwork District, creating streets that are more accessible and safer for more users," said Federal Highway Deputy Administrator Greg Nadeau. The “Complete Streets” portion of the project was completed in May 2012 and was recently awarded “Project of the Year in Transportation” by the Iowa Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA), an organization that serves professionals in all aspects of public works. The Millwork District Complete Streets Project took top honors in the “Greater than $5 million, less than $25 million” category. Formal presentation of the award took place at the APWA Iowa Chapter’s fall conference awards banquet on Sept. 20 in Iowa City. In addition to the APWA award, the Complete Streets Project was also named one of the “Top 10 Roads” of 2012 by Roads & Bridges, a magazine aimed at public works professionals, contractors, and consulting engineers who work in the road and bridge construction and maintenance industry. Each year, Roads & Bridges determines the Top 10 list based on project challenges, impact to region, and scope of work. The $7.7 million Complete Streets Project was funded in part through a $5.6 million U.S. Department of Transportation TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Grant. A $150,000 Iowa Great Places grant from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs helped fund the streetscape portion of the project. In addition to the transportation aspect of the Millwork District, the project includes converting a historic warehouse into housing units and commercial space. The City of Dubuque estimates that 60 percent of the new residents in the Historic Millwork District will work downtown. The private Caradco Project involves the renovation of the historic Caradco Building into a multi-use commercial/residential facility. In 2010 the Iowa Department of Economic Development announced that it had awarded $5.9 million to help fund the construction of 72 residential units at the Caradco Building, 900 Jackson St. Plans called for 44 two- bedroom and 28 one-bedroom apartments with commercial space occupying the ground floor. Construction was to begin in the spring of 2011 with a completion date of two years. Rents were expected to range from $650 to $850 per month. Total cost of the project was estimated to be $28.3 million. In March, 2012 it was announced that fifty-seven people were on the inquiry list to potentially rent one of the one-and-two bedroom apartments on the second and third floors that would be available on August 1, 2012. Many of the units were priced to meet what federal guidelines considered workforce housing, targeting those making about $36,000 per year locally. A local foods co-op was committed to first-floor commercial space and plans were being made for an attorney's office and a variety of nonprofit and other retail/commercial tenants. 19.2 Kerper Court (Eagle Window & Door) Just a few blocks away from the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project sits a brand new 390,000 sq. ft. window manufacturing facility. Eagle Window & Door Manufacturing, Inc., a subsidiary of Andersen Corporation has been operating at the location since 2000. They manufacture a complete line of high-quality aluminum-clad windows and doors. E-Series/Eagle® windows and doors are a part of the new Andersen® Architectural Collection - an industry-leading, innovative approach to windows and doors that's based not on the type of window or door, but rather on the style of home. Eagle Window & Door employs 750 people and has annual sales of between $50 and $100 million. The Eagle Window & Door facility will benefit directly from the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project. While damage to the facility was avoided in 2011, access and surrounding flooding impacted the company work force as access to the facility was severely restricted during the disaster and in the hours that followed. 19.3 Riverview Plaza Development The former Dubuque Packing Plant site is just south of the project limits. In 2004, a local developer announced plans to tear down the plant and redevelop the site as a vibrant shopping and light commercial center. This new development is to include national retailers and commercial business. As outlined in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) that was approved by the City Council in 2005, the planned 39.8-acre plaza will be comprised approximately 266,000 square feet of retail space in the retail center, with an additional seven out-lots. While the current owners have courted multiple tenants, the site was flooded in 2011. The success of the Riverview Plaza development is directly tied to the City’s Bee Branch project. 19.4 Bee Branch Development Less than ½ mile away from the project limits there is a new 7-acre commercial development site at the intersection of Kerper Boulevard and E 16th Street. Currently for lease with active interest, it is anticipated to be developed as a filling station, fast-food restaurants, a sit-down restaurant, and a hotel /motel businesses, combining to create an estimated 175 jobs. The development of the site is related to the speculative sustainability of the site, including any real or perceived flood risk. The Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project will assure the resiliency of the site and facilitate the site’s development and commercial use. 19.5 Hartig Drug The recently updated local Hartig Drugstore at the corner of Central Avenue and E 22nd Street was directly impacted by the disaster of 2011. Access to the site was completely blocked for several hours and their parking lot was inundated with floodwaters. 19.6 Walgreens, Pizza Hut, Hardees, and others The new Walgreens Drugstore, the Pizza Hut, and the BP Gas Station at the corner of E 20th Street and Elm Street and were directly impacted by the disaster of 2011. Access to the each site was completely blocked for several hours. Similar circumstances were experienced by Hardees, Mercy Family Pharmacy and others nearby. In addition to the commercial projects, the City has taken steps to implement projects to both improve the areas resiliency to flooding and maintain commerce in and around the impacted area. This includes the Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project that was under construction at the time of the 2011 disaster. Just downstream of the Bee Branch Creek Resiliency Project, the Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project is now functional in terms of disaster prevention and will function in conjunction with the Bee Branch Creek Resiliency Project. Two other projects are under development to help maintain traffic through the project area. Another involves the construction of a railroad bridge between the Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project and the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project. A Memorandum of Understanding has been established between the City and the railroad. Design of the bridge is underway with construction expected to start in the early summer of 2013. Two roadway bridges are also planned, one at Rhomberg Avenue and another at E. 22nd Street. These bridges will maintain traffic through the footprint of the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project. Design of the bridges is underway with construction expected to start in the early summer of 2013. Issue 6. Provide a one-page map that provides an overview of the entire EDA project scope, and generally labels the components. The map should define the limits of the project, and identify the general project components on one sheet. Response See attached Exhibit B-A. Issue 7. Either on the map above, or a separate map, label the areas as residential, commercial, open space etc. that are adjacent to the improvements. Response See attached Exhibit B-B. Issue 8. Section 1.2.2 Creek and Floodplain Description of Engineering Report. Explain "construction of a new creek and associated floodplain" in better detail. (i.e. Remove portion of Elm Street from x to x, excavate and construct channel; excavation only from x to x, etc.). Response The project components are related to the construction of a new creek and associated flood plain. They include the work associated with the excavation of a channel, the construction of a creek and flood plain, and the relocation of utilities and streets. All construction will be designed by a professional engineer to current design standards. NEW FLOOD PLAIN. Construction of the new flood plain involves the excavation and removal of approximately 130,000 cubic yards of soil from Garfield Avenue, across Rhomberg Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, and 22nd Street up to 24th Street – a distance of approximately 2,000 feet. The excavation limits will be approximately 100 feet wide from Garfield Avenue until a point 100 feet past 22nd Street where it will widen to 130 feet and then uniformly narrow again to a 100-foot width at 24th Street. The depth of the excavation will be on average 20 feet generally in the middle of the flood plain where the new creek channel is to be constructed. The flood plain depth will shallow from a depth of 20 feet to the existing street grade generally at a 25% slope. NEW CREEK. Construction of the new creek will include the excavation and removal of approximately 20,000 cubic yards of soil along a meandering 15-foot wide swath running down the middle of the newly created flood plain from Garfield Avenue to a point approximately 100 feet south of 24th Street – a distance of approximately 1,950 feet. The typical creek cross section will include cobbles/field stone to a depth of 9 inches on top of a 12-inch layer of compacted clay sub-base. The creek will be lined with a combination of new 42-inch long by 24-inch high by 24-inch wide cut limestone blocks and limestone blocks salvaged from the existing arch limestone block storm sewer that is to be removed between 24th Street and 22nd Street. The limestone blocks will be placed upon a 6-inch layer of compacted granular base to a height that will vary from two feet to five feet above the creek channel bottom. UTILITY RELOCATION. Excavation of the new flood plain and creek will require the relocation of the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main. A. Storm Sewer (Box Culvert) The majority of the storm sewer relocation is detailed in the street relocation section below. But in addition to the smaller storm sewers required for local drainage, the project requires and includes the construction of approximately 300 feet of 10-feet wide by 8-feet high double box culverts to direct the existing underground major drainage system into the new creek/flood plain system. Construction of the dual box culvert will begin at a point approximately 60 feet south of 24th Street, extend north until 24th Street where it will bend at roughly a 45-degree angle to the west and extend about 175 feet to Washington Street where it will turn north for another 70 feet where it will be connected to the existing large arch storm sewer. The new box culvert will be constructed in accordance with current design standards. B. Sanitary Sewer While the quantity and sizes may change slightly as the project moves from preliminary design to final design, the project will involve the construction of approximately 3,725 feet of sanitary sewer. A new 36-inch diameter sanitary sewer must be constructed from Garfield Avenue to 24th Street to intercept the sewers from the northeast along Garfield Avenue, the alley to its west, Lincoln Avenue, 22nd Street, and 24th Street. It must extend all the way to 24th Street to intercept the flow from the existing 36-inch diameter sewer to remain along Elm Street outside the project footprint. The new 36-inch diameter sewer is to be constructed on the northeast side of the proposed flood plain from Garfield Avenue to 24th Street, a length of approximately 2,250 feet. The existing 8-inch diameter sewer that runs from the north along the alley west of Garfield Avenue and the 8-inch diameter sewer that runs from the north along 22nd Street will be re-routed and connected to the relocated 36-inch sanitary sewer along the northeast side of the proposed flood plain. The existing 42-inch diameter sanitary sewer that runs from Garfield Avenue to 24th Street will remain between Garfield Avenue and 22nd Street where it runs along the southwest side of the proposed flood plain. At 22nd Street, the sewer alignment conflicts with the footprint of the proposed flood plain necessitating its relocation. But because of the construction of the 36-inch diameter sanitary sewer on the northeast side of the proposed flood plain, the size of the sewer on the southwest side of the flood plain can be reduced from a 42-inch to a 24-inch diameter sanitary sewer. Therefore, the project calls for the construction of a 24- inch diameter sanitary sewer from just south of 22nd Street north along the southwest side of the flood plain limits 1,150 feet until a point approximately 100 feet south of 24th Street where it will turn west 150 feet to Washington Street and continue on Washington Street north 100 feet and connect to the existing sewer running east and west on 24th Street. C. Water Main While the quantity and sizes may change as the project moves from preliminary design to final design, the project will involve the construction of approximately 125 feet of 1-inch water service; 80 feet of 6-inch water main; 150 feet of 8-inch water main; 200 feet of 10-inch water main; 325 feet of 12-inch water main; and 900 feet of 20-inch water main. It will also include the construction of six new fire hydrants. The 10-inch diameter water main that runs in the street from 511 Garfield Avenue to 430 Garfield Avenue must be relocated at a greater depth [under the new creek] necessitating the construction of approximately 200 feet of 10-inch diameter water main at Garfield Avenue. The 20-inch diameter water main that currently runs from 511 Rhomberg Avenue to 429 Rhomberg Avenue must be relocated to a lower depth [under the new creek] necessitating the construction of approximately 320 feet of 20-inch diameter water main just northwest of Rhomberg Avenue. The 6-inch diameter water main that runs from 514 Lincoln Avenue to Kniest Street must be relocated at a greater depth [under the new creek] or rerouted around the footprint of the proposed creek and flood plain. This necessitates the construction of approximately 220 feet of a combination of 6-inch and 8-inch diameter water main from Lincoln Avenue to Rhomberg Avenue along the northeast side of the proposed project footprint. This also requires the construction of about 40 feet of 8-inch diameter water main at Lincoln Avenue on the southwest side of the project footprint. The 12-inch diameter water main that currently runs from 508 E. 22nd Street to 400 E. 22nd Street must be relocated to a lower depth [under the new creek] necessitating the construction of approximately 330 feet of 12-inch diameter water main just southeast of E. 22nd Street. The 8-inch diameter water main on 24th Street between Washington Street and Prince Street must be relocated to a lower depth [under the relocated box culvert] necessitating the construction of approximately 150 feet of 8-inch diameter water main from Prince Street west to the existing water main that runs north in the alley west of Elm Street. STREET RECONSTRUCTION/RELOCATION. Construction of the new creek and flood plain will intersect several existing streets. As a result, the project includes the relocation, reconstruction, and restoration of several streets. All street construction will be done in accordance with current roadway standards. A. Garfield Avenue Work on Garfield Avenue includes the removal of Garfield Avenue from 511 Garfield Avenue to 430 Garfield Avenue in order to construct the new creek and flood plain. To accommodate the change, construction includes the construction of a cul-de-sac on the north side of the new creek and the reconfiguration of the Garfield & Kniest Street intersection on the south side of the new creek. Garfield Avenue construction will include 1,325 square yards of concrete pavement. It also includes the construction of approximately 75 feet of 15-inch diameter storm sewer, 50 feet of 24-inch diameter storm sewer, and 50 feet of 36-inch diameter storm sewer. It includes the construction of 2 storm sewer manholes and 4 catch basins. Finally, it includes the relocation/installation of traffic signs, street lights, and sidewalk. B. Rhomberg Avenue Work on Rhomberg Avenue includes the removal of the street and associated appurtenances from 518 Rhomberg to 429 Rhomberg Avenue in order to construct the new creek and flood plain. To accommodate the change, construction includes the construction of a new intersection of Rhomberg Avenue and Audubon Lane on the north side of the new creek and the reconfiguration of the Rhomberg Avenue & Kniest Street intersection on the south side of the new creek. It will involve the construction of approximately 1,275 square yards of concrete pavement. It will include the construction of approximately 200 feet of 15-inch diameter storm sewer and 200 feet of 24- inch diameter storm sewer. It will include the construction of 2 storm sewer manholes and 8 catch basins. Finally, it includes the relocation/installation of traffic signs, street lights, and sidewalk. The typical street cross section will match the existing cross section which consists of a 35-foot wide street with curb and gutter on both sides. Because Rhomberg Avenue carries a significant amount of traffic to and from the city’s north end, construction involves the placement of 12 inches of base stone over 5 inches of asphalt cement concrete (ACC) pavement. C. Kniest Street To make way for the new creek and flood plain, significant changes to Kniest Street are necessary. Kniest Street currently runs from Garfield Avenue northwest to E. 22nd Street. The project requires that Kniest Street be narrowed and reconstructed as a 21-foot wide street with curb and gutter. Currently a two-way street, it will be converted to a one-way street that will allow parking on one side. As a local street with limited traffic, construction of Kniest Street involves the placement of 12 inches of base stone over 4 inches of asphalt cement concrete (ACC) pavement. D. Audubon Lane (Lincoln Avenue Extension) Excavation for the new creek and flood plain will require the removal of 170 feet of Lincoln Avenue from Kniest Street to 516 Lincoln Avenue. To maintain traffic flow to and from Audubon Elementary School north of the new creek, a new 290 foot long roadway (Audubon Lane) will be constructed between Lincoln Avenue and Rhomberg Avenue parallel to the new creek and flood plain. The new street will be 29 feet wide with curb and gutter on both sides. Serving mainly as a local street, it will be constructed with 5 inches of ACC over 12 inches of base stone. It will involve the placement of approximately 850 square yards of concrete pavement. It also includes the construction of approximately 75 feet of 15-inch diameter storm sewer, 150 feet of 18-inch diameter storm sewer, 50 feet of 24-inch diameter storm sewer, 100 feet of 30-inch diameter storm sewer, and 25 feet of 36-inch diameter storm sewer. It includes the construction of 5 storm sewer manholes, 4 catch basins, and a stormceptor® type stormwater pollutant removal manhole system. Finally, it includes the relocation/installation of traffic signs, street lights, and sidewalk. E. Elm Street Elm Street between E.22nd Street and E.24th Street must be removed and will not be replaced as it lies within the new creek and flood plain footprint. Construction of the new creek and flood plain will require the removal of the large diameter storm sewer that runs under Elm Street between E.22nd Street and E.24th Street. At E.22nd Street, the large diameter storm sewer diverges from the project footprint and can remain in place. Therefore, about 60 feet of Elm Street south of E.22nd Street must be removed and replaced in order to reconfigure the existing large diameter storm sewer that conveys E.22nd Street drainage from the west (see below) and the existing large diameter storm sewer under Elm Street that is to remain. Elm Street reconstruction will be done to match the undisturbed portion of Elm Street to the south. The street is a 27 foot wide street with 4 inches of ACC pavement over 12 inches of base course. Work includes the installation of approximately 250 square yards of concrete pavement. It includes the minor storm sewer adjustments. Finally, it includes the relocation/installation of traffic signs and sidewalk. F. 22nd Street In order to construct the new creek and flood plain, modifications to 350 feet of E.22nd Street are required between 510 E22nd Street and 308 E.22nd Street. The creek will pass under E.22nd Street. Therefore, the street must be removed and reconfigured. A total of 55 feet will be reconstructed on the northeast side and 170 feet on the southwest side of the new creek and flood plain footprint. The typical street cross section will match the existing street which is a 35-foot wide street with curb and gutter on both sides. Because the street functions as a collector street, it will be constructed with 9-inches of Portland cement concrete (PCC) and epoxy coated pavement ties over a 10- inch densely graded base. Construction will include the placement of approximately 1,625 square yards of concrete pavement. It also includes the construction of approximately 200 feet of 15-inch diameter storm sewer, 100 feet of 24-inch diameter storm sewer, and 100 feet of 36-inch diameter storm sewer to collect and convey localized drainage into the creek. It also includes 100 feet of a 10-foot wide by 6-foot high box culvert to re-route the drainage E22nd Street drainage to a section of the existing Bee Branch storm sewer that will remain under Elm Street south of E.22nd Street. It includes the construction of 2 storm sewer manholes, 20 catch basins, and a stormceptor® type stormwater pollutant removal manhole system. Finally, it includes the relocation and installation of traffic signs, street lights, and sidewalk. G. 24th Street & Washington Street Work on 24th Street includes the removal and reconstruction of 380 feet of E. 24th Street between Prince Street and Washington Street. The work also includes the reconstruction of the Prince/E24th Street and Washington/E24th Street intersections. The removal of the street is required to construct the new box culvert that will convey the stormwater into the new creek and flood plain. The typical street cross section will be a 31-foot wide street with curb and gutter on both sides. Because the street functions as a collector street, it will be constructed with 9-inches of Portland cement concrete (PCC) and epoxy coated pavement ties over a 10-inch densely graded base. This work also includes the reconstruction of 100 feet of Washington Street from E. 24th Street to the south that must be removed and replaced in order to install the relocated 24-inch diameter sanitary sewer discussed previously. Washington Street is 27 feet wide with curb and gutter on both sides. Combined, the construction of E. 24th Street and Washington Street will include the installation of approximately 1,000 square yards of concrete pavement. It also includes the construction of approximately 240 feet of 15-inch diameter storm sewer, 100 feet of 24-inch diameter storm sewer, and 100 feet of 36-inch diameter storm sewer. It includes the construction of 4 storm sewer manholes, 13 catch basins, and two stormceptor® type stormwater pollutant removal manhole system. Finally, it includes the relocation/installation of traffic signs, pavement markings, street lights, and sidewalk. SITE LANDSCAPE RESTORATION. Site restoration involves the work associated with planting and seeding along the creek and throughout the flood plain area. Approximately 39,000 square feet of the flood plain area will be deep tilled to promote deep root penetration. Deeper roots will help draw more water into the ground. Approximately 8,175 cubic yards of amended topsoil will be placed throughout and seeded with approximately 2,700 square feet of prairie grass in general closer to the creek, 35,000 square yards of fescue (meadow) grass between the creek and the outer limits of the flood plain, and 3,900 square yards of turf grass to be installed closer to the outer edges of the flood plain area. Site restoration will be limited to the construction limits generally bounded by Garfield Avenue to the south, Kniest Street to the west, E 24th Street to the north, and Prince Street to the east. Primarily, the landscaping restoration will occur within the new flood plain outlined in attached Exhibit B-A. Issue 9. Provide a brief summary of the hydrology and the hydraulic design criteria for the system. Describe the drainage basin that the system will serve, sizing of the channel, etc. Where does the channel outfall? Do not provide the full design report, just a summary. Response The Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project will serve the Bee Branch Watershed which totals 4,226 acres (6.6 square miles). Based on the 2010 census, almost 27,000 of the City’s 58,000 citizens live in the Bee Branch Watershed. The Bee Branch Watershed can be characterized as a combination of steep ravines and bluffs with slopes in excess of 12% and clay soils that shed runoff quickly from west to east to the low-lying flats adjacent to the Mississippi River. As a result, runoff collects quickly along the 100-year old stone arch storm sewer which is vastly undersized to safely pass the water through neighborhoods without flooding streets and businesses and causing millions of dollars of property damage over the past dozen years. Seven Presidential Disasters have been declared since 1999 due to the damage. The Bee Branch Watershed was analyzed using the hydrologic model HEC-HMS developed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and the hydraulic model SWMM developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The models simulate both hypothetical and historical rainfall events and route the rainfall runoff through the drainage system to evaluate the level of protection and potential deficiencies of the existing stormwater management system. The models predict flow and water elevations resulting from the simulated rainstorms. The hydrology model utilized the rainfall distribution applicable to the project area and based on representative Midwest rainfall events. The rainfall time distributions utilized were developed according to the procedure published in “Frequency Distributions and Hydroclimatic Characteristics of Heavy Rainstorms in Illinois,” (Huff and Angel, 1989). A critical duration analysis was performed for the Bee Branch watershed to determine the rainfall duration that produces the highest flows in the largest number of locations in the Bee Branch watershed. The critical duration model results indicated that the 2-hour storm event produced the greatest flows within the Bee Branch Watershed. Therefore, the 2-hour storm duration was established as the critical storm event and used in the design and analysis of proposed Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project. The EXTRAN module of SWMM is a dynamic hydraulic model capable of routing flow hydrographs through a network of sewers and open channels. It also provides the means to represent storage areas and control structures including weirs, pumps and orifice outlets. An EXTRAN representation of the Bee Branch sewer and major connection sewer pipes was developed consisting of storm sewer pipes, surface ponding, detention basins, overland flow paths and control structures. The Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project is sized and designed to provide freeboard protection to adjacent structures. Based on a review of adjacent structures, low water entry points ranged from 1-foot to 5-feet above existing ground elevations. Therefore, the proposed Project is designed using the 100-year design storm so that water surface elevations would be a minimum of 1-foot below existing ground elevations along the centerline corridor. The Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project provides the conveyance improvements from 24th and Washington Street to Garfield Avenue necessary to safely pass the stormwater through the city without disrupting businesses and causing property damage. The creek and flood plain constructed as part of the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project will collect stormwater from two large storm sewers at 24th Street and another large storm sewer at 22nd Street and convey the water to Garfield Avenue where it will outlet through a railroad bridge into the Lower Bee Branch Creek. Issue 10. Provide additional detail regarding the street sections to be reconstructed. Are they being constructed to existing roadway standards? Provide additional detail re: length, width, etc. Response All street construction will be done in accordance with current roadway standards. Additional details such as length, width, and depth of pavement is provided as part of the response to Issue 8 above. Issue 11. Verify that all work to be performed is either within existing City Right of Way or easements. Response All of the construction associated with the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project will be constructed on property currently owned by the City of Dubuque. Issue 12. The project will generate a significant amount of excavated material. Where will the material be disposed? Address in the environmental narrative. Response The Environmental Narrative has been updated to reflect the following: Section 1.1 The disposal site for the excavated material has not yet been determined. The City intends to retain materials for its own needs. However, it is anticipated that the construction contractor (Contractor) will be required provide waste areas or disposal sites for some amount of excess material that cannot be utilized by the City or incorporated into the work. The contract will require the Contractor to provide areas, including haul roads, selected for waste or disposal of excess material that do not impact culturally sensitive sites or graves or impact wetlands or “Waters of the U.S.”, including streams or stream banks below the “ordinary high water mark”, without an approved U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit. Moreover, the Contractor will be required to obtain a local Erosion & Sediment Control Permit and a State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources NPDES Permit for storm water discharges associated with construction activity. A pre-requisite for an NPDES permit is the development of a storm water pollution prevention plan that utilizes best management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution of waters of the United States. Issue 13. Note, it appears that the project is in the final design stage. Even though EDA is not participating in the Engineering costs, the plans and specifications will need to be reviewed and approved by EDA to ensure conformance with federal construction requirements. Response The bid documents will be ready for EDA review by November 1, 2012. The revised schedule outlined in response to Issue 14 below allows time for EDA review and approval of the bidding documents. Issue 14. Provide a revised project schedule. Please note that the project cannot be advertised for bid prior to EDA's approval of the bid documents. Response The revised schedule is attached hereto. It reflects the fact that EDA must approve the bid documents prior to advertising the project for bids. Issue 15. Note, the City will have to competitively procure the Administration services. Response If the City of Dubuque cannot provide administrative services internally, outside support for administrative services will be competitively procured. Issue 16. There are no costs shown for Project Inspection in the project budget. The PER indicates that project observation will be completed by the City's in-house staff and consultants at their own (non-EDA reimbursed) expense. EDA will require that the City provide documentation that the Project Inspection is being completed on the project. Response The City will provide inspection reports and other desired documentation that demonstrates project inspection on a daily basis. Issue 17. Publish the (a public) notice in the daily newspaper with the greatest local circulation for three (3) consecutive days and provide an affidavit of publication to EDA upon publication. Response The public notice was published in the Telegraph Herald on September 28, September 29, and September 30, 2012. The affidavit of publication will be provided to EDA during the week of October 8, 2012. ATTACHMENT 1 QUESTION 11 CONTINUATION: PRIVACY ACT ADVISORY STATEMENT The Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-479) requires that you be given certain information in connection with: (a) " The request for information solicited on Form CD-346; or (b) " The request for your Social Security Number. Accordingly, pursuant to the requirements of the Act, please be advised: THE AUTHORITY FOR THE COLLECTION OF THIS DATA IS: 42 USC 3211(12); as well as the responsibilities cited in the Inspector General Act of 1978, Sec. 4(a)(3) THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S) FOR WHICH THE DATA WILL BE USED IS: Information is used to establish good character of principal officers and employees of organizations, firms or recipients or beneficiaries of grants, loans, or loan guarantee programs that may receive grants, loans, or guarantees from the U.S. Department of Commerce. YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IS VOLUNTARY DATA, BUT PROVIDING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER MAY REDUCE DELAYS IN THE REVIEW PROCESS. 1.In the event that a system of records maintained by the department to carry out its functions indicates a violation or potential violation of law or contract, whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature, and whether arising by general statute or particular program statute or contract, or rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant thereto, or the necessity to protect an interest of the Department, the relevant records in the system of records may be referred, as a routine use, to the appropriate agency, whether federal, state, local or foreign, charged with the responsibility of investigating or prosecuting such violation or charged with enforcing or implementing the statute or contract, or rule, regulation or order i ssued pursuant thereto, or protecting the interest of the Department. 2.A record from this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a Federal, state or local agency maintaining civil, criminal or other relevant enforcement information or other pertinent information, such as current licenses if necessary to obtain information relevant to a Department decision concerning the hiring or retention of an individual, the issuance of a security clearance, the letting of a contract, or the issuance of a license, grant or other benefit. 3.A record from this system may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a Federal, state, or local, or international agency, in response to its request, in connection with the assignment, hiring or retention of an individual, the issuance of a security clearance, the reporting of an investigation of an individual, the letting of a contract, or the issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit by the requesting agency, to the extent that the information is relevant and necessary to the requesting agency’s decision on the matter. 4.A record from this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use in the course of presenting evidence to acourt, magistrate or administrative tribunal, including disclosures to opposing counsel in the course of settlement negotiations. 5.A record in this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a Member of Congress submitting a request involving an individual when the individual has requested assistance from the Member with resepct to the subject matter of the record. 6.A record in this system of records which contains medical information may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the medical advisor of any indi- vidual submitting a request for access to the record under the Act and 15 CFR Part 4b if, in the sole judgement of the Department, disclosure could have an adverse effect upon the individual, under the provision of 5 U.S.C. 552a(f) (3) and implementing regulations at 15 CFR 4b.6. 7.Deleted, Reserved. 8.A record in this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the Office of Managmenet and Budget in connection with the review of private relief legislation as set forth in OMB Circular No. A-19 at any state of the legislative coordination and clearance process as set forth in that Circular. 9.A record in this system may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the Department of Justice in connection with determining whether disclosure thereof is required by the Freedom of Information Act 5 U.S.C. 552. 10.A record from this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a contractor of the Deapartment having need for the information in the performance of the contract, but not operating a system of records within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. 552a(m). 11.Deleted, Reserved. 12.A record in this system may be transferred, as a routine use, to the Office of Personnel Management for personnel research purposes; as a data source for management information; for the production of summary descriptive statistics and analytical studies in support of the function for which the records are collected and maintained; or for and maintained; or for related man-power studies. 13.A record in this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the Archivist of the United States, National Archives & Records Administration (NARA), or his designee, during an inspection of records conducted by NARA as part of that agency’s responsibility to recommend improvements in records management practices and programs, under authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906. Such disclosure shall be made in accordance with the NARA regulations governing inspection of records for this purpose, and other relevant (i.e., NARA or Commerce) directive. Such disclosure shall not be used to make determinations about individuals. PREFATORY STATEMENT OF GENERAL ROUTINE USES The following routine uses apply to, and are incorporated by reference into, each system of records set forth below: Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penal ty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The public reporting burden for this collection is estimated to average 15 minutes per response including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Acquisition Management, Grants Management Division, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. FORM CD-346 (REV. 05-10) DAO 207-10 QUESTION 11 CONTINUATION: PRIVACY ACT ADVISORY STATEMENT The Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-479) requires that you be given certain information in connection with: (a) " The request for information solicited on Form CD-346; or (b) " The request for your Social Security Number. Accordingly, pursuant to the requirements of the Act, please be advised: THE AUTHORITY FOR THE COLLECTION OF THIS DATA IS: 42 USC 3211(12); as well as the responsibilities cited in the Inspector General Act of 1978, Sec. 4(a)(3) THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S) FOR WHICH THE DATA WILL BE USED IS: Information is used to establish good character of principal officers and employees of organizations, firms or recipients or beneficiaries of grants, loans, or loan guarantee programs that may receive grants, loans, or guarantees from the U.S. Department of Commerce. YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IS VOLUNTARY DATA, BUT PROVIDING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER MAY REDUCE DELAYS IN THE REVIEW PROCESS. 1.In the event that a system of records maintained by the department to carry out its functions indicates a violation or potential violation of law or contract, whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature, and whether arising by general statute or particular program statute or contract, or rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant thereto, or the necessity to protect an interest of the Department, the relevant records in the system of records may be referred, as a routine use, to the appropriate agency, whether federal, state, local or foreign, charged with the responsibility of investigating or prosecuting such violation or charged with enforcing or implementing the statute or contract, or rule, regulation or order i ssued pursuant thereto, or protecting the interest of the Department. 2.A record from this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a Federal, state or local agency maintaining civil, criminal or other relevant enforcement information or other pertinent information, such as current licenses if necessary to obtain information relevant to a Department decision concerning the hiring or retention of an individual, the issuance of a security clearance, the letting of a contract, or the issuance of a license, grant or other benefit. 3.A record from this system may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a Federal, state, or local, or international agency, in response to its request, in connection with the assignment, hiring or retention of an individual, the issuance of a security clearance, the reporting of an investigation of an individual, the letting of a contract, or the issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit by the requesting agency, to the extent that the information is relevant and necessary to the requesting agency’s decision on the matter. 4.A record from this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use in the course of presenting evidence to acourt, magistrate or administrative tribunal, including disclosures to opposing counsel in the course of settlement negotiations. 5.A record in this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a Member of Congress submitting a request involving an individual when the individual has requested assistance from the Member with resepct to the subject matter of the record. 6.A record in this system of records which contains medical information may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the medical advisor of any indi- vidual submitting a request for access to the record under the Act and 15 CFR Part 4b if, in the sole judgement of the Department, disclosure could have an adverse effect upon the individual, under the provision of 5 U.S.C. 552a(f) (3) and implementing regulations at 15 CFR 4b.6. 7.Deleted, Reserved. 8.A record in this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the Office of Managmenet and Budget in connection with the review of private relief legislation as set forth in OMB Circular No. A-19 at any state of the legislative coordination and clearance process as set forth in that Circular. 9.A record in this system may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the Department of Justice in connection with determining whether disclosure thereof is required by the Freedom of Information Act 5 U.S.C. 552. 10.A record from this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a contractor of the Deapartment having need for the information in the performance of the contract, but not operating a system of records within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. 552a(m). 11.Deleted, Reserved. 12.A record in this system may be transferred, as a routine use, to the Office of Personnel Management for personnel research purposes; as a data source for management information; for the production of summary descriptive statistics and analytical studies in support of the function for which the records are collected and maintained; or for and maintained; or for related man-power studies. 13.A record in this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the Archivist of the United States, National Archives & Records Administration (NARA), or his designee, during an inspection of records conducted by NARA as part of that agency’s responsibility to recommend improvements in records management practices and programs, under authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906. Such disclosure shall be made in accordance with the NARA regulations governing inspection of records for this purpose, and other relevant (i.e., NARA or Commerce) directive. Such disclosure shall not be used to make determinations about individuals. PREFATORY STATEMENT OF GENERAL ROUTINE USES The following routine uses apply to, and are incorporated by reference into, each system of records set forth below: Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penal ty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The public reporting burden for this collection is estimated to average 15 minutes per response including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Acquisition Management, Grants Management Division, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. FORM CD-346 (REV. 05-10) DAO 207-10 QUESTION 11 CONTINUATION: PRIVACY ACT ADVISORY STATEMENT The Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-479) requires that you be given certain information in connection with: (a) " The request for information solicited on Form CD-346; or (b) " The request for your Social Security Number. Accordingly, pursuant to the requirements of the Act, please be advised: THE AUTHORITY FOR THE COLLECTION OF THIS DATA IS: 42 USC 3211(12); as well as the responsibilities cited in the Inspector General Act of 1978, Sec. 4(a)(3) THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S) FOR WHICH THE DATA WILL BE USED IS: Information is used to establish good character of principal officers and employees of organizations, firms or recipients or beneficiaries of grants, loans, or loan guarantee programs that may receive grants, loans, or guarantees from the U.S. Department of Commerce. YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IS VOLUNTARY DATA, BUT PROVIDING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER MAY REDUCE DELAYS IN THE REVIEW PROCESS. 1.In the event that a system of records maintained by the department to carry out its functions indicates a violation or potential violation of law or contract, whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature, and whether arising by general statute or particular program statute or contract, or rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant thereto, or the necessity to protect an interest of the Department, the relevant records in the system of records may be referred, as a routine use, to the appropriate agency, whether federal, state, local or foreign, charged with the responsibility of investigating or prosecuting such violation or charged with enforcing or implementing the statute or contract, or rule, regulation or order i ssued pursuant thereto, or protecting the interest of the Department. 2.A record from this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a Federal, state or local agency maintaining civil, criminal or other relevant enforcement information or other pertinent information, such as current licenses if necessary to obtain information relevant to a Department decision concerning the hiring or retention of an individual, the issuance of a security clearance, the letting of a contract, or the issuance of a license, grant or other benefit. 3.A record from this system may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a Federal, state, or local, or international agency, in response to its request, in connection with the assignment, hiring or retention of an individual, the issuance of a security clearance, the reporting of an investigation of an individual, the letting of a contract, or the issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit by the requesting agency, to the extent that the information is relevant and necessary to the requesting agency’s decision on the matter. 4.A record from this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use in the course of presenting evidence to acourt, magistrate or administrative tribunal, including disclosures to opposing counsel in the course of settlement negotiations. 5.A record in this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a Member of Congress submitting a request involving an individual when the individual has requested assistance from the Member with resepct to the subject matter of the record. 6.A record in this system of records which contains medical information may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the medical advisor of any indi- vidual submitting a request for access to the record under the Act and 15 CFR Part 4b if, in the sole judgement of the Department, disclosure could have an adverse effect upon the individual, under the provision of 5 U.S.C. 552a(f) (3) and implementing regulations at 15 CFR 4b.6. 7.Deleted, Reserved. 8.A record in this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the Office of Managmenet and Budget in connection with the review of private relief legislation as set forth in OMB Circular No. A-19 at any state of the legislative coordination and clearance process as set forth in that Circular. 9.A record in this system may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the Department of Justice in connection with determining whether disclosure thereof is required by the Freedom of Information Act 5 U.S.C. 552. 10.A record from this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a contractor of the Deapartment having need for the information in the performance of the contract, but not operating a system of records within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. 552a(m). 11.Deleted, Reserved. 12.A record in this system may be transferred, as a routine use, to the Office of Personnel Management for personnel research purposes; as a data source for management information; for the production of summary descriptive statistics and analytical studies in support of the function for which the records are collected and maintained; or for and maintained; or for related man-power studies. 13.A record in this system of records may be disclosed, as a routine use, to the Archivist of the United States, National Archives & Records Administration (NARA), or his designee, during an inspection of records conducted by NARA as part of that agency’s responsibility to recommend improvements in records management practices and programs, under authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906. Such disclosure shall be made in accordance with the NARA regulations governing inspection of records for this purpose, and other relevant (i.e., NARA or Commerce) directive. Such disclosure shall not be used to make determinations about individuals. PREFATORY STATEMENT OF GENERAL ROUTINE USES The following routine uses apply to, and are incorporated by reference into, each system of records set forth below: Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penal ty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. 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Such disclosure shall be made in accordance with the NARA regulations governing inspection of records for this purpose, and other relevant (i.e., NARA or Commerce) directive. Such disclosure shall not be used to make determinations about individuals. PREFATORY STATEMENT OF GENERAL ROUTINE USES The following routine uses apply to, and are incorporated by reference into, each system of records set forth below: Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penal ty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The public reporting burden for this collection is estimated to average 15 minutes per response including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Acquisition Management, Grants Management Division, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. FORM CD-346 (REV. 05-10) DAO 207-10 ATTACHMENT  ATTACHMENT  Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Environmental Narrative (Updated 9-27-12) A. BENEFICIARIES The project is located in the urban core of Dubuque and will have a substantial direct benefit on the 84 businesses located in the disaster impacted area. See Attachment 1 and attached Exhibit D. Specifically, the following businesses have committed to retain 15 or more jobs: Dupaco Community Credit Union, Gronen Restoration, Hawkeye Tire, Lamar Advertising of Dubuque, and Tri-State Occupational Health. Moving forward with this project will also allow for future development of the former Packing Company site, which is estimated to create an economic impact of $29,054,270 and support the economic recovery of the northeastern part of the urban core and the region. In 2004, a local developer announced plans to tear down the plant and redevelop the site as a vibrant shopping and light commercial center. This new development would include national retailers and commercial business, and would give the northeastern parts of the downtown and economic boost. The proposed project would ultimately be the final in a series of projects and undertakings that together will prevent the property damage that occurred in July of 2011. Within the past few years, the City of Dubuque completed the construction of two upstream detention basins (the Carter Road detention Basin and the W. 32nd Street Detention Basin) at a combined cost of $5.1 million. These detention basins help hold back floodwaters and surely mitigated the disaster of 2011. And at the time of the 2011 disaster, a $11.8 million construction project was underway to remove a buried storm sewer and replace it with a open waterway downstream of the proposed EDA project components. The benefits of the downstream project, the Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project, will not be fully realized until the proposed project outlined herein is fully constructed. Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 2 B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. Proposed Construction The main project components are related to the construction of a new creek and associated flood plain. They include the work associated with the excavation of a channel, the construction of a creek and flood plain, and the relocation of utilities and streets. Attached Exhibit B shows the location of the various existing and proposed project components. Total land disturbance will be 9.2 acres. Construction could start in December 2012 and be substantially complete in April 2014 and fully complete by October 2014. No environmental resources will be permanently impacted by the project. Air quality may be impacted during construction. Even though measures such as construction site entrances and watering will be employed, dust would be expected during construction. All work will be performed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. It will progress in accordance with the City of Dubuque Standards and Specifications, State of Iowa, Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications, and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards and specifications. All of the project components are to be constructed within Township 89N, Range 02E, Section 13 and within Township 89N, Range 02E, Section 24 all within the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. All project components will be constructed on City owned property and right of way. 1.1 New Flood Plain Construction of the flood plain will involve the excavation and removal of approximately 130,000 cubic yards of soil. Once removed, the soil will become the property of the contractor hired by the City to construct the project. The contract will require that the City approve the final disposal site for soil hauled from the City property and that the contractor secures the necessary authorization to place the soil in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations prior to hauling it from City property. The disposal site for the excavated material has not yet been determined. The City intends to retain materials for its own needs. However, it is anticipated that the construction contractor (Contractor) will be required provide waste areas or disposal sites for some amount of excess material that cannot be utilized by the City or incorporated into the work. The contract will require the Contractor to provide areas, including haul roads, selected for waste or disposal of excess material that do not impact culturally sensitive sites or graves or impact Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 3 wetlands or “Waters of the U.S.”, including streams or stream banks below the “ordinary high water mark”, without an approved U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit. Moreover, the Contractor will be required to obtain a local Erosion & Sediment Control Permit and a State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources NPDES Permit for storm water discharges associated with construction activity. A pre-requisite for an NPDES permit is the development of a storm water pollution prevention plan that utilizes best management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution of waters of the United States. 1.2 New Creek The estimated cost of constructing the new creek is $1,237,400 and it reflects the funding sought through the EDA’s Disaster Relief Program. Construction of the new creek will include the excavation and removal of approximately 20,000 cubic yards of soil and the placement of approximately 2,200 cubic yards of cut limestone blocks to form the creek banks. It will include the placement of approximately 1,850 cubic yards of 6-9-inch cobbles and 1,650 tons of crushed aggregate base. 1.3 Utility Relocation The existing sanitary sewer and water main currently in the project footprint will need to be relocated to accommodate the new creek and flood plain. 1.3.1 Storm Sewer Relocation (Box Culvert) The majority of the storm sewer relocation is detailed in the street relocation section below. But in addition to the smaller storm sewers required for local drainage, the project requires and includes the construction of approximately 500 feet of 10-feet wide by 8-feet high double box culverts to direct the existing underground major drainage system into the new creek/flood plain system. 1.3.2 Sanitary Sewer Relocation While the quantity and sizes may change as the project moves from preliminary design to final design, the project will involve the construction of approximately 75 feet of 8-inch diameter sanitary sewer; 1,400 feet of 24-inch diameter sanitary sewer; and 2,250 feet of 36-inch diameter the sanitary sewer. It will require the construction of approximately 20 manholes. 1.3.3 Water Main Relocation While the quantity and sizes may change as the project moves from preliminary design to final design, the project will involve the construction Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 4 of approximately 125 feet of 1-inch water service; 80 feet of 6-inch water main; 150 feet of 8-inch water main; 200 feet of 10-inch water main; 325 feet of 12-inch water main; and 900 feet of 20-inch water main. It will also include the construction of six new fire hydrants. 1.4 Streets Construction of the new creek and flood plain will intersect several existing streets. As a result, the project includes the relocation, reconstruction, and restoration of several streets. 1.4.1 Garfield Avenue Work on Garfield Avenue includes the removal of the existing street and appurtenances and the construction of approximately 1,325 square yards of concrete pavement. It also includes the construction of approximately 75 feet of 15-inch diameter storm sewer, 50 feet of 24- inch diameter storm sewer, and 50 feet of 36-inch diameter storm sewer. It includes the construction of 2 storm sewer manholes and 4 catch basins. Finally, it includes the relocation/installation of traffic signs, street lights, and sidewalk. 1.4.2 Rhomberg Avenue Work on Rhomberg Avenue includes the removal of the existing street and appurtenances and the construction of approximately 1,275 square yards of concrete pavement. It also includes the construction of approximately 200 feet of 15-inch diameter storm sewer and 200 feet of 24-inch diameter storm sewer. It includes the construction of 2 storm sewer manholes and 8 catch basins. Finally, it includes the relocation/installation of traffic signs, street lights, and sidewalk. 1.4.3 Kniest Street Work on Kniest Street includes the removal of the existing street and appurtenances and the construction of approximately 1,150 square yards of concrete pavement. It also includes the construction of approximately 50 feet of 15-inch diameter storm sewer and 200 feet of 24-inch diameter storm sewer. It includes the construction of 2 storm sewer manholes and 4 catch basins. Finally, it includes the relocation/installation of traffic signs, pavement markings, street lights, and sidewalk. Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 5 1.4.4 Audubon Lane Work on Audubon Lane includes the removal of the existing street and appurtenances and the construction of approximately 850 square yards of concrete pavement. It also includes the construction of approximately 75 feet of 15-inch diameter storm sewer, 150 feet of 18-inch diameter storm sewer, 50 feet of 24-inch diameter storm sewer, 100 feet of 30- inch diameter storm sewer, and 25 feet of 36-inch diameter storm sewer. It includes the construction of 5 storm sewer manholes, 4 catch basins, and a stormceptor® type stormwater pollutant removal manhole system. Finally, it includes the relocation/installation of traffic signs, street lights, and sidewalk. 1.4.5 Elm Street Work on Elm Street includes the removal of the existing street and appurtenances and the construction of approximately 250 square yards of concrete pavement. It includes the minor storm sewer adjustments. Finally, it includes the relocation/installation of traffic signs and sidewalk. 1.4.6 22nd Street Work on 22nd Street includes the removal of the existing street and appurtenances and the construction of approximately 1,625 square yards of concrete pavement. It also includes the construction of approximately 200 feet of 15-inch diameter storm sewer, 100 feet of 24- inch diameter storm sewer, 100 feet of 36-inch diameter storm sewer, and 100 feet of 10-foot wide by 6-foot high box culvert. It includes the construction of 2 storm sewer manholes, 20 catch basins, and a stormceptor® type stormwater pollutant removal manhole system. Finally, it includes the relocation/installation of traffic signs, street lights, and sidewalk. 1.4.7 24th Street Work on 24th Street includes the removal of the existing street and appurtenances and the construction of approximately 1,000 square yards of concrete pavement. It also includes the construction of approximately 240 feet of 15-inch diameter storm sewer, 100 feet of 24- inch diameter storm sewer, and 100 feet of 36-inch diameter storm sewer. It includes the construction of 4 storm sewer manholes, 13 catch basins, and two stormceptor® type stormwater pollutant removal manhole system. Finally, it includes the relocation/installation of traffic signs, pavement markings, street lights, and sidewalk. Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 6 1.5 Site Restoration (Landscape Restoration) Site restoration involves the work associated with planting and seeding along the creek and throughout the flood plain area. Approximately 39,000 square feet of the flood plain area will be deep tilled to promote deep root penetration. Deeper roots will help draw more water into the ground. Approximately 8,175 cubic yards of amended topsoil will be placed and seeded with approximately 2,700 square feet of prairie grass, 35,000 square yards of fescue (meadow) grass, and 3,900 square yards of turf grass. Attached Exhibit A shows the general location of the Project Components. Although not part of the City’s EDA funding application (Application), the construction of two new roadway bridges and a new railroad bridge over the creek are also planned as separate endeavors. The essential piece that addresses resiliency directly, is the new creek. Attached Exhibit B shows the location of the proposed creek, flood plain, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and street work associated with the project. 2. Alternate to the Proposed Project Multiple alternatives to constructing a creek and flood plain were considered. Building a larger storm sewer was rejected as it would have presented the same negative environmental impacts but at a higher cost and without the environmental benefits associated with day-lighting a creek. The construction of upstream detention basins was investigated but was not viable due to the terrain, topography, and land use. While flood proofing certain structures may prevent damage to a particular business, it would not prevent the interruption of business as streets would still flood preventing access to the business and the interruption of sanitary sewer service during and shortly after the flooding. Finally, the construction of thousands of rain gardens and the installation of thousands of rain barrels was considered; While they provide additional environmental benefits, they proved to be impractical in terms of construction, trying to find the appropriate sites on private property to construct, and maintain to rely on for flood protection. The proposed creek and flood plain was the only solution found to provide reliable, adequate flood protection. Alternative routes for the open water way were also considered. The adopted alignment for the new creek and flood plain was chosen because it best: 1) Preserved commercial and noncommercial neighborhood/community services; 2) Minimized residential property acquisitions; 3) Minimized the cost; 4) Preserved neighborhood/community access and connectivity; 5) Minimized health and safety risks; Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 7 6) Enhanced the quality of life; and 7) Protected the environment. 3. Mitigation Minimum separation distances will be maintained. Noise during construction will be maintained at tolerable levels through controls on construction activities. Any construction debris will be removed from the site for proper disposal. Adverse environmental effects from construction activities will be minimized with proper construction practices, inspection, prompt clean up and other appropriate measures. A Storm Water Pollution Control Plan will be developed that outlines best management practices to be employed to limit the maximum extent practicable the dust, soil erosion, and siltation during and after construction of the project. Areas temporarily disturbed by the construction will be restored. Measures that will be utilized include: 1) Preservation of existing vegetation; 2) Construction site entrances to limit track-out; 3) Slope grading to increase roughness and limit runoff velocities; 4) Temporary seeding; 5) Use of silt fence; 6) Use of turf reinforcement matting to prevent erosion and facilitate the establishment of permanent vegetation; 7) Watering to limit dust production. The City will also ensure that all historic architectural properties within the APE whose removal is not necessary for the project will be protected from both direct and indirect adverse effects produced by activities associated with the Undertaking, such as vibration that may not be readily apparent in project plans. C. HISTORIC/ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES A Programmatic Agreement (PA) between the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, the Iowa department of Natural Resources, the State Historical Preservation Office, and the City of Dubuque was executed for the area impacted by the construction of the new creek and flood plain. Prior to its execution, the PA was distributed for comment to the following: Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe Delaware Tribe of Indians Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 8 Flandreau Santee Sioux Ho-Chunk Nation Iowa Tribe of Kansas & Nebraska Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Lower Sioux Indian Community Council Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Omaha Tribal Council Osage Tribal Council Otoe-Missouria Tribe Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Sac & Fox Nation of Mississippi in Iowa Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma Santee Sioux Nation Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Spirit Lake Tribal Council Three Affiliated Tribes Mandan, Hidata, & Arikara Nations Upper Sioux Tribe Winnebago Tribal Council Yankton Sioux Tribal Business & Claims Committee Dubuque Historic Commission Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance National Trust for Historic Preservation The City of Dubuque lacks the authority to compel action by the SHPO. But the City will do that which is in its power to facilitate EDA becoming a signatory to the existing PA should EDA assume the role of lead agency. D. AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT For the resource areas identified below, indicate potential direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts from proposed project activities and specify proposed measures to mitigate probable impacts. 1. Affected Area The project improvements will be constructed in the flat area of town referred to in colloquially as the Couler Valley. More specifically, the improvements will be constructed between Garfield Avenue and 24th Street to the north along Kniest Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 9 and Prince Streets. Historically, the project area has included a mixture of residential and commercial land uses. Today, both residential and commercial properties are adjacent to the proposed creek and flood plain. Floodwaters flow rapidly off of the steep slopes from the west to the flat, Couler Valley areas where the waters tend to pond and flood businesses and residences. The project site is bordered on the south by a railroad yard owned by DM&E Railroad doing business as Canadian Pacific. The yard is being considered as part of the City’s development of an intermodal transportation facility. 2. Shorelines, Estuaries, Beaches and Dunes The project is not within or adjacent to any shorelines, beaches, dunes, or estuaries nor is the project located within a designated coastal zone subject to the Coastal Zone Management Act. The proposed project will create navigable water where none exists today. 3. Wetlands According to the Environmental Assessment Document prepared by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concurs that the project will not adversely impact wetlands. There are no wetlands within 2,000 feet of the proposed construction limits and there are no wetlands downstream of the proposed improvements that will be hydraulically connected to or impacted by the proposed EDA Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project. The USACE has recognized the fact that the EDA Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project actually result in the creation of wetland areas by authorizing the City to proceed with the project under Nationwide Permit No. 27, Stream and Wetland Restoration Activities. The USACE issued a letter stating that the creek and flood plain construction is “covered under (Section 404) Nationwide Permit No. 27”, Stream and Wetland Restoration Activities. Per the letter, the “verification is valid until March 19, 2012, unless the nationwide permit is modified, reissued or revoked.” On February 21, 2012, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published the notice in the Federal Register [Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 21, 2012 / Notices] announcing the reissuance of all existing nationwide permits (NWPs), including nationwide Permit No. 27. The reauthorized Nationwide Permits took effect on March 19, 2012 and will expire on March 18, 2017. The City has confirmed with the Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 10 USACE that the City is authorized to proceed with the improvements outlined in the EDA Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project under Nationwide Permit No. 27. 4. Floodplains The City of Dubuque has been actively participated in the National Flood Plain Insurance Program since 1971. Some of the project components will be constructed within the 100-year flood plain as recognized by FEMA and outlined in Map 19061C0243E with an effective date of October 18, 2011. See Attachment 2. The proposed project is designed to eliminate both the 100-year, 24-hour flood plain recognized by FEMA and the 100-year, 6-hour storm that occurred in July of 2011. Attachment 3 shows the location of the project elements in relationship to the 100-year, 24-hour flood plain recognized by FEMA and the 100-year, 6-hour storm that occurred in July of 2011. The City will complete and cause to be published the EDA floodplain notice when appropriate at EDA’s discretion. 5. Vegetation and Wildlife Resources No native vegetation and wildlife are currently found in the project area. However, native prairie and wetland grasses will be established as part of the project. No Wilderness Areas, as designated or proposed under the Wilderness Act, or wild or scenic rivers, as designated or proposed under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, are located on or in the vicinity of the proposed project activities. According to the Environmental Assessment Document prepared by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Iowa DNR Conservation and Recreation Division concluded that the proposed project will not interfere with any state- owned parks, recreational areas or open spaces. No designated State and National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, or National Game Preserves are located on or in the vicinity of the proposed project activities. 6. Endangered Species According to the Environmental Assessment Document prepared by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, both the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Iowa DNR Conservation and Recreation Division agree that the project will not impact threatened or endangered species or their habitats. However, if any Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 11 State- or Federally-listed threatened or endangered species or communities are found during the planning or construction phases, additional studies and/or mitigation may be required. The City of Dubuque lacks the authority to compel action by the USFWS. But if EDA became the lead agency and requested concurrence anew from the USFWS, the City will cause to be prepared and provide any and all documentation required for the USFWS to concur with the project. 7. Land Use and Zoning The current land use and zoning is made up of a mixture of residential, commercial, industrial, and open /park space. There are no agricultural lands within the vicinity of the proposed project site. Attachment 4 and Attachment 5 show the location of the proposed project and the current land use and zoning respectively. The limits of the proposed project are located entirely within the City of Dubuque city limits. 8. Solid Waste Management No solid waste will be produced by the project facilities and primary beneficiary. Solid waste is collected by the City of Dubuque Public Works Department on a weekly basis or by special appointments. Solid waste is disposed of at the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) facility. DMASWA is an intergovernmental entity formed in 1973 under Chapter 28E of the Code of Iowa. Although originally formed primarily for the purpose of owning and operating a sanitary landfill, the DMASWA has since broadened its mission DMASWA's municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill (permit #31-SDP-02-75P) is located on Dubuque's west side along U.S. Highway 20. Its service area is Dubuque and Delaware counties. DMASWA owns 460 acres of property, of which 80 are permitted for landfill use. Construction of the newest cell is to be completed by the end of 2012; it will extend the useful life of the landfill to 2047. The project will take advantage of DMASWA’s Green Vision Building Materials Management and Waste Minimization Program. The City of Dubuque is currently on the DMASWA Green Vision Buildings Honor Roll for having been recognized for its demonstrated commitment to protecting the environment by reducing, reusing, recycling and diverting construction materials from the landfill. Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 12 9. Hazardous or Toxic Substances No toxic, hazardous, or radioactive substances that will be utilized or produced by the proposed project facilities and primary beneficiaries. The City has hired a consulting engineering firm to complete a Phase I ESA by November 16, 2012. 10. Water Resources Describe surface and underground water resources at or near the project site(s) and any impacts of the project to these. Groundwater will not be utilized by the project. The project itself will create a water of the United States. It will receive groundwater discharge and convey both groundwater and surface water to the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River in the vicinity of the City of Dubuque is listed on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Section 303(d) list of impaired waters for “Fish Advisories - Mercury.” A National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit will be obtained as required for the construction of the project. The finished project will not require NPDES permit coverage. The proposed project is not located within an area mapped by the EPA as sole source aquifer recharge area. As a result of the project, surface water from intense rainstorms will be directed into a new creek and flood plain system that will store floodwaters and allow it to slowly drain to the downstream Mississippi River. Under existing conditions, these floodwaters travel over streets and over private property causing both public and private property damage often surcharging sanitary sewers which then back up on private property creating undesirable health issues. 11. Water Supply and Distribution System The project will not utilize domestic water resources. The project includes the relocation of water main and services to accommodate the new creek and flood plain. 12. Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facilities The project will not generate any wastewater. The project will improve the management of floodwaters which in 2011 found their way into the sanitary sewer collection system and transported to the wastewater treatment facility. Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 13 The project will collect the floodwaters, store it, and allow it to slowly drain to the downstream Mississippi River. No onsite discharge will require pre-treatment. Indicate all discharges that will require on-site pretreatment. 13. Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898) The project will not result in a disproportionate adverse human health or environmental impacts relative to minority and low income populations. In addition to businesses, the project will provide flood protection and mitigate the repeated property damage to Dubuque residents that collectively have the lowest median household income in the City of Dubuque. The neighborhoods that will benefit the most are made up of a disproportionate percentage of minorities. Based on census data, 10% of the population consists of minorities when only 3% of county population is made up of minorities. 14. Transportation (Streets, Traffic, and Parking) The project site is served by several residential streets: Garfield Avenue, Rhomberg Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, 21st Street, 22nd Street, 24th Street, Prince Street, and Kniest Street. The project elements include the restoration and reconnection of the residential streets to maintain traffic flow through the area into the future. Only Garfield Avenue and Lincoln Avenue will be impacted by the project. The project includes the construction of a new residential street to accommodate the flow of traffic to and from a nearby elementary school. The new creek and flood plain will not appreciatively increase or decrease the flow of traffic through the area. The capacities of the existing transportation facilities will not be exceeded as a direct or indirect result of this project implementation. The Level of Service will remain unchanged following the implementation of the project. The land use immediately adjacent to the proposed project site includes a combination of Commercial, Commercial Recreational, Heavy Industrial, Institutional, and Residential land uses. 15. Air Quality The new creek and flood plain will not produce any air emissions or odors. Adverse environmental impacts on noise quality during construction will be handled by limited hours of contractor work time during the day. Other adverse environmental effects from construction activities will be minimized by proper construction practices, inspection, prompt cleanup, and other appropriate measures. Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 14 Temporary air quality degradation may occur due to dust and fumes from construction equipment. The applicant shall take reasonable precautions to prevent the discharge of visible emissions of fugitive dusts beyond the project limits during construction of the proposed project per Iowa Administrative Code 567-23.3(2)"c". The finished project, the new creek and flood plain, will reduce greenhouse gases through photosynthesis associated with the vegetation planted within the proposed flood plain. 16. Noise Pollution The new creek and flood plain will not increase the local ambient noise levels. 17. Permits 17.1 Local Permits (status and timetable) Two local permits are required for the Project. 17.1.1 City of Dubuque Erosion & Sediment Control (ESC) Permit Upon obtaining NPDES Permit Coverage through the IDNR (see below), a City of Dubuque Erosion & Sediment Control (ESC) Permit will be obtained for the project. ESC Permit coverage will be obtained by the construction contractor within two weeks after entering into the construction contract. See full project schedule below for more details. 17.1.2 City of Dubuque Flood Plain Development Permit A City of Dubuque Flood Plain development Permit has been obtained for the project. 17.2 State Permits (status and timetable) The Project requires four state permits and a state water quality certification. 17.2.1 Floodplain Development Permit An Iowa DNR Flood Plain Development Permit was obtained for the Project. The permit is valid until July 9, 2015 and it covers the improvements associated with the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project. Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 15 17.2.2 Section 401 Water Quality Certification The IDNR issued a Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the Project stating that “the IDNR has determined that there is reasonable assurance the proposed activities will be conducted in a manner that will not violate water quality standards of the state of Iowa.” Although the certification is not a permit, it is a prerequisite for the issuance of a permit by the USACE. The Section 401 Water Quality Certification covers the improvements associated with the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project. 17.2.3 NPDES Construction Permit An NPDES Permit No. 2 for “storm water discharge associated with industrial activity for construction activities” is required for the project through the State of Iowa. It is a general permit that is obtained within two weeks after a contractor is hired to perform the work. 17.2.4 Wastewater Construction Permit A Wastewater Construction Permit will be sought in October of 2012 and obtained by Mid-December of 2012. 17.2.5 Water Supply Construction Permit A Water Supply Construction Permit will be sought in October of 2012 and obtained by Mid-December of 2012. 17.3 Federal Permits (status and timetable) The proposed creek and flood plain construction will impact the Bee Branch, a water of the United States. As a result, Section 404 permit coverage is required through the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE). The USACE issued a letter stating that the creek and flood plain construction is “covered under (Section 404) Nationwide Permit No. 27”, Stream and Wetland Restoration Activities. Per the letter, the “verification is valid until March 19, 2012, unless the nationwide permit is modified, reissued or revoked.” On February 21, 2012, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published the notice in the Federal Register [Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 21, 2012 / Notices] announcing the reissuance of all existing nationwide permits (NWPs), including nationwide Permit No. 27. The reauthorized Nationwide Permits took effect on March 19, 2012 and will expire on March 18, 2017. The City has confirmed with the USACE that the City is authorized to proceed with Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 16 the improvements outlined in the EDA Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project under Nationwide Permit No. 27. 18. Public Notification/Controversy There are no controversies associated with the project. As part of the Fiscal Year 2013 budget process, the project was presented to the City Council on February 29, 2012 as part of the public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2013 City of Dubuque Engineering Department Budget. Attached is a copy of the minutes. The hearing can be viewed online at: http://cityofdubuque.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1219 19. Direct, Indirect, and Cumulative Effects Cumulative impact will be seen throughout the project area providing direct benefits to the more than 90 businesses and associated 1,500 employees outlined in the Preliminary Engineering Report, Exhibit D. Some of the noteworthy projects are outlined below. 19.1 Historic Millwork District Just a half mile away from the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project, the Historic Millwork District revitalization and street improvement project will reap economic benefits from the flood disaster protection project. While the footprint of the Millwork District is not directly impacted by the flooding addressed by the Branch Disaster Resiliency Project, the Millwork District and the impacted area are interconnected through commerce, they are interdependent. The Millwork District project is designed to help preserve the history of Dubuque, create an urban mixed-use neighborhood and attract and retain a quality workforce for Dubuque's growing economy. "The Historic Millwork District Revitalization project will help create jobs in Dubuque today while laying the foundation for future economic growth," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "These are the kinds of investments that will help us win the future." The project uses a "complete streets" approach that provides the infrastructure to allow people to safely move around their community outside of a car. This supports the community's vision of attracting more people to live and work in or near the center city while enticing businesses to relocate downtown. It includes reconstructing the street network in the Millwork District and the street connections to the central business district, Port of Dubuque, and the Washington Neighborhood. Washington Street, Jackson Street, Elm Street, and Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 17 8th, 9th and 10th Streets will be reconstructed. "The project will help jumpstart economic development in the Historic Millwork District, creating streets that are more accessible and safer for more users," said Federal Highway Deputy Administrator Greg Nadeau. The “Complete Streets” portion of the project was completed in May 2012 and was recently awarded “Project of the Year in Transportation” by the Iowa Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA), an organization that serves professionals in all aspects of public works. The Millwork District Complete Streets Project took top honors in the “Greater than $5 million, less than $25 million” category. Formal presentation of the award took place at the APWA Iowa Chapter’s fall conference awards banquet on Sept. 20 in Iowa City. In addition to the APWA award, the Complete Streets Project was also named one of the “Top 10 Roads” of 2012 by Roads & Bridges, a magazine aimed at public works professionals, contractors, and consulting engineers who work in the road and bridge construction and maintenance industry. Each year, Roads & Bridges determines the Top 10 list based on project challenges, impact to region, and scope of work. The $7.7 million Complete Streets Project was funded in part through a $5.6 million U.S. Department of Transportation TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Grant. A $150,000 Iowa Great Places grant from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs helped fund the streetscape portion of the project. In addition to the transportation aspect of the Millwork District, the project includes converting a historic warehouse into housing units and commercial space. The City of Dubuque estimates that 60 percent of the new residents in the Historic Millwork District will work downtown. The private Caradco Project involves the renovation of the historic Caradco Building into a multi-use commercial/residential facility. In 2010 the Iowa Department of Economic Development announced that it had awarded $5.9 million to help fund the construction of 72 residential units at the Caradco Building, 900 Jackson St. Plans called for 44 two-bedroom and 28 one-bedroom apartments with commercial space occupying the ground floor. Construction was to begin in the spring of 2011 with a completion date of two years. Rents were expected to range from $650 to $850 per month. Total cost of the project was estimated to be $28.3 million. In March, 2012 it was announced that fifty-seven people were on the inquiry list to potentially rent one of the one-and-two bedroom Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 18 apartments on the second and third floors that would be available on August 1, 2012. Many of the units were priced to meet what federal guidelines considered workforce housing, targeting those making about $36,000 per year locally. A local foods co-op was committed to first-floor commercial space and plans were being made for an attorney's office and a variety of nonprofit and other retail/commercial tenants. 19.2 Kerper Court (Eagle Window & Door) Just a few blocks away from the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project sits a brand new 390,000 sq. ft. window manufacturing facility. Eagle Window & Door Manufacturing, Inc., a subsidiary of Andersen Corporation has been operating at the location since 2000. They manufacture a complete line of high-quality aluminum-clad windows and doors. E-Series/Eagle® windows and doors are a part of the new Andersen® Architectural Collection - an industry-leading, innovative approach to windows and doors that's based not on the type of window or door, but rather on the style of home. Eagle Window & Door employs 750 people and has annual sales of between $50 and $100 million. The Eagle Window & Door facility will benefit directly from the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project. While damage to the facility was avoided in 2011, access and surrounding flooding impacted the company work force as access to the facility was severely restricted during the disaster and in the hours that followed. 19.3 Riverview Plaza Development The former Dubuque Packing Plant site is just south of the project limits. In 2004, a local developer announced plans to tear down the plant and redevelop the site as a vibrant shopping and light commercial center. This new development is to include national retailers and commercial business. As outlined in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) that was approved by the City Council in 2005, the planned 39.8-acre plaza will be comprised approximately 266,000 square feet of retail space in the retail center, with an additional seven out-lots. While the current owners have courted multiple tenants, the site was flooded in 2011. The success of the Riverview Plaza development is directly tied to the City’s Bee Branch project. Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 19 19.4 Bee Branch Development Less than 1.2 mile away from the project limits there is a new 7-acre commercial development site at the intersection of Kerper Boulevard and E 16th Street. Currently for lease with active interest, it is anticipated to be developed as a filling station, fast-food restaurants, a sit-down restaurant, and a hotel/motel businesses, combining to create an estimated 175 jobs. The development of the site is related to the speculative sustainability of the site, including any real or perceived flood risk. The Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project will assure the resiliency of the site and facilitate the site’s development and commercial use. 19.5 Hartig Drug The recently updated local Hartig Drugstore at the corner of Central Avenue and E 22nd Street was directly impacted by the disaster of 2011. Access to the site was completely blocked for several hours and their parking lot was inundated with floodwaters. 19.6 Walgreens, Pizza Hut, Hardees, and others The new Walgreens Drugstore, the Pizza Hut, and the BP Gas Station at the corner of E 20th Street and Elm Street and were directly impacted by the disaster of 2011. Access to the each site was completely blocked for several hours. Similar circumstances were experienced by Hardees, Mercy Family Pharmacy and others nearby. In addition to the commercial projects, the City has taken steps to implement projects to both improve the areas resiliency to flooding and maintain commerce in and around the impacted area. This includes the Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project that was under construction at the time of the 2011 disaster. Just downstream of the Bee Branch Creek Resiliency Project, the Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project is now functional in terms of disaster prevention and will function in conjunction with the Bee Branch Creek Resiliency Project. Two other projects are under development to help maintain traffic through the project area. Another involves the construction of a railroad bridge between the Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project and the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project. A Memorandum of Understanding has been established between the City and the railroad. Design of the bridge is underway with construction expected to start in the early summer of 2013. Two roadway bridges are also planned, one at Rhomberg Avenue and another at E. 22nd Street. These bridges will maintain traffic through the footprint of the Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project. Design of the bridges is underway with construction expected to start in the early summer of 2013. Environmental Narrative, Bee Branch Disaster Resiliency Project Page 20 E. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS APPENDIX A (Applicant Certification Clause) APPENDIX A, ATTACHMENT 1 (UST Information) APPENDIX A, ATTACHMENT 2 (Environmental Assessment & FONSI) APPENDIX A, ATTACHMENT 3 (Phase IA Archaeological Assessment) APPENDIX A, ATTACHMENT 4 (Phase I Archaeological Investigation) APPENDIX A, ATTACHMENT 5 (Phase 1 Environmental Report) ENVIRONMENTAL NARRATIVE, ATTACHMENT 1 (Map of Project Elements and Project Beneficiaries) ENVIRONMENTAL NARRATIVE, ATTACHMENT 2 (FEMA Flood Plain Map) ENVIRONMENTAL NARRATIVE, ATTACHMENT 3 (Map of Flood Plains, Project Elements, and Project Beneficiaries) ENVIRONMENTAL NARRATIVE, ATTACHMENT 4 (Land Use in Vicinity of Project) ENVIRONMENTAL NARRATIVE, ATTACHMENT 5 (Zoning in Vicinity of Project) EXHIBIT A (Map of Project Components) EXHIBIT B (Map of Detailed Project Components) EXHIBIT D (Project Beneficiaries) Minutes of Public Hearing on Budget Programmatic Agreement between USACE, Iowa DNR, SHPO, and City Section 401 Water Quality Certification Section 404 Permit Coverage City of Dubuque Flood Plain Development Permit Iowa DNR Flood Plain Development Permit ATTACHMENT  595595595595595595 5 9 5 595 595 595 5 9 5 595 595 595 595 595 5 9 5 5 9 5 595 595 595 59 5 595 595 595 59 5 595 595 595 5 9 5 595595 595595595595595 5 9 5 600600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 60 0 600 6 0 0 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 6 0 0 600600 600600600600600 6 0 0 600600600600600 600 600 605 605 605 605 605 6 0 5 60 5 605 605 605 605 605 6 05605 605605605605605 605 605 605605605605605605605 605 605 605 605 605 6 0 5 605 605 605 605 605 605 605 6 0 5 605 605 610 610 610610610 6 10 610 610 610 610 6 1 0 610 610 610 610 610 610 610 6 1 0 KNIES T ST E 22N D S T E 24TH ST W AS HIN GTO N ST WA SHIN G TO N ST LINCOLN AVE GARFIELD AVEKNIEST STRHOMBERG AVE GARFIELD AVE LINCOLN AVEJOHNSON ST ELM ST E 22ND ST W JOHNSON ST PR I NCE ST EX H I B I T  B‐A Be e  Br a n c h  Di s a s t e r  Re s i l i enc y  Pr o j e c t  El e m e n t s 10 0 0 1 0 0 50 F e e t / Pr o p o s e d E x c a v a t i o n ( C o n t o u r s ) Pr o p o s e d F l o o d P l a i n C o n s t r u c t i o n Pr o p o s e d C r e e k C o n s t r u c t i o n Pr o p o s e d S t o r m S e w e r R e l o c a t i o n Pr o p o s e d S a n i t a r y S e w e r R e l o c a t i o n Pr o p o s e d W a t e r M a i n R e l o c a t i o n Le g e n d Ex i s t i n g B u i l d i n g s Pa r c e l s Co n s t r u c t i o n L i m i t s ATTACHMENT  KN IES T ST E 22N D ST E 24TH ST W ASH IN GTO N ST W ASHINGTON ST LINCOLN AVE GARFIELD AVE JA C KS O N ST RHOMBERG AVE ELM S T E 22ND ST JOHNSON ST PRINCE ST EX H I B I T  B‐B Be e  Br a n c h  Di s a s t e r  Re s i l i e n c y  Pr o j e c t  ‐   Ad j a c e n t  La n d  Us e 10 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 50 F e e t / La n d U s e Co m m e r c i a l Co m m e r c i a l R e c r e a t i o n He a v y I n d u s t r i a l In s t i t u t i o n a l Si n g l e F a m i l y Mu l t i - 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