State of Iowa Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Project Program CCWA Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Action Items # 4.
ITEM TITLE: State of Iowa Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Project Program
Funding Agreement - Catfish Creek Watershed Authority Board
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to execute the
agreement with the Catfish Creek Watershed Authority for the purpose of
expending funds in State of Iowa Water Resource Restoration Sponsored
Project program funding approved for improvements within the Catfish
Creek Watershed in accordance with the Catfish Creek Watershed
Management Plan.
RESOLUTION Approving the Agreement Between the Catfish Creek
Watershed Authority and the City of Dubuque, Iowa for SRF Water
Resource Restoration Project
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ Agreement with Catfish Creek Watershed Authority-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
❑ Staff Memo Staff Memo
❑ Catfish Creek Watershed Authority Board letter Supporting Documentation
❑ Resolution Resolutions
❑ Agreement CCWMA,SRF Funds Supporting Documentation
❑ CIP, CCWP funding Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012-2013
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Catfish Creek Watershed Partnership, Agreement with Catfish Creek
Watershed Authority Board Regarding the Use of State of Iowa Water
Resource Restoration Sponsored Project Program Funding
(CIP #72023331)
DATE: August 10, 2015
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends City Council authorization for the Mayor to
execute the agreement with the Catfish Creek Watershed Authority for the purpose of
expending $1.4 million in State of Iowa Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Project
program funding approved for improvements within the Catfish Creek Watershed in
accordance with the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan.
In 2011, the City entered into a 28E agreement with the Dubuque County Soil and
Water Conservation District and Dubuque County for the purpose of preparing and
implementing a Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan.
The City received a $24,500 watershed planning grant from IEDA to create the Catfish
Creek Watershed Management Authority.
In 2012, the Cities of Dubuque, Asbury, Peosta, and Centralia, Dubuque County, and
the Soil and Water Conservation District entered into a 28E agreement to create the
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority and established a Board of Directors.
In 2013, the City of Dubuque, in partnership with the Catfish Creek Watershed
Management Authority Board, entered into a contract with the Iowa Economic
Development Authority (IEDA) for the Phase 2 grant of $187,330 to develop the Catfish
Creek Watershed Management Plan using in-kind local match.
In August of 2014 the City Council authorized the City's application for $2.4 million in
funding for improvements in the Catfish Creek Watershed through the State of Iowa
Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Project program as part of the City's State
Revolving Fund (SRF) loan for the Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. In
December of 2014, the Environmental Protection Commission established $1 .4 million
in funding for improvements within the Catfish Creek Watershed.
In March of 2015, the final Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan was made
available to the public and on April 6, 2015 a City Council Work Session was held to
discuss the plan.
In 2012, the City of Dubuque became the first community to be awarded funding
through the State of Iowa Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Project program.
Through the program, the City is utilizing $9.4 million in what would have been interest
paid to the state related to the loan to renovate the Water Resource and Recovery
Center to instead construct green alleys throughout the Bee Branch watershed. Since
then, several communities have taken advantage of the program. In connection with the
SRF loan for the Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project, the City and by
extension, the Catfish Creek Watershed Authority has been authorized to utilize $1 .4
million in SRF sponsorship funding for improvements within the Catfish Creek
Watershed.
The Catfish Creek Watershed Authority intends to use the available SRF sponsorship
dollars to begin strategically implementing improvements in the watershed as outlined in
the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan. The Plan identified a 5,200-foot, highly
erodible reach of the Catfish Creek as a high priority. Therefore, the Authority has
started to develop a request for proposals seeking an engineering firm to provide
surveying, design, permitting, construction supervision, bid letting and maintenance
oversight required for restoring the creek to a stable, sustainable condition. Building on
the public-private relationships forged as part of the formation of the Catfish Creek
Watershed Authority and the development of the watershed plan, the Catfish Creek
Watershed Authority has started to develop cost-share programs for both urban and
rural property owners. The Urban Best Management Practices that would be eligible for
cost-share would include bio-retention, rain gardens, vegetated swales, soil quality
restoration, and wetland enhancements/establishments. Rural practices would also
include agricultural practices that would address flooding and the discharge of sediment
and nutrients.
The Catfish Creek Watershed Authority has partnered with the Dubuque Soil and Water
Conservation District and the Natural Resource Conservation Service to assist with the
technical aspects of these Best Management Practices, such as survey and design.
The Natural Resource Conservation Service has agreed to assist with the design and
survey for up to three agricultural projects per year. All landowners in the Catfish Creek
watershed would be eligible to apply for one of the listed Best Management Practices.
The expenses associated with these improvements, as well as others, will be initially
funded using the $1 .4 million from the State of Iowa Water Resource Restoration
Sponsored Project program. Instead of the City of Dubuque paying the $1 .4 million back
to the state in the form of interest related to the Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration
Project loan, the $1 .4 million will be spent by the Catfish Creek Watershed Authority on
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watershed improvements. Unlike the City, the Catfish Creek Watershed Authority is not
set up to receive or expend funds. The City would assume this role per the attached,
proposed agreement developed with the input of City Attorney Barry Lindahl. The
agreement outlines the respective roles regarding the expenditures by the Catfish Creek
Watershed Authority associated with Catfish Creek Watershed improvements to be
funded by the City of Dubuque through the State of Iowa Water Resource Restoration
Sponsored Project program.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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THE CITY OF � Dubuque
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
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FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City EngineeP`- ,i{�
DATE: August 10, 2015
SUBJECT: Catfish Creek Watershed Partnership, Agreement with Catfish Creek
Watershed Authority Board regarding the use of State of Iowa Water
Resource Restoration Sponsored Project program funding
(CIP#7202331)
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memo is to seek authorization to enter into an agreement with the
Catfish Creek Watershed Authority Board to begin implementation of water quality
projects in Catfish Creek using available SRF funds.
BACKGROUND
In 2011, the City entered into a 28E agreement with the Dubuque County Soil and
Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Dubuque County for the purpose of preparing
and implementing a Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan.
The City received a $24,500 watershed planning grant from IEDA to create the
CCWMA.
In 2012, the Cities of Dubuque, Asbury, Peosta, and Centralia, Dubuque County, and
the SWCD entered into a 28E agreement to create the Catfish Creek Watershed
Management Authority (CCWMA) and established a Board of Directors.
In 2013, the City of Dubuque, in partnership with the CCWMA Board, entered into
Contract# 08-DRIFWP-203 with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (I EDA) for
the Phase 2 grant of$187,330 to develop the Catfish Creek Watershed Management
Plan using in-kind local match.
In August of 2014 the City Council adopted Resolution 243-14 authorizing the City's
application for $2.4 million in funding for improvements in the Catfish Creek Watershed
through the State of Iowa Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Project program as
part of the City's State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan for the Upper Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project. In December of 2014, the Environmental Protection Commission
established $1.4 million in funding for improvements within the Catfish Creek
Watershed.
In December of 2014 the City Council adopted Resolution 377-14 amending the 28E
among the Dubuque County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and
Dubuque County to extend the effective dates of the agreement for another six years
through Fiscal Year 2020.
In March of 2015, the final Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan was made
available to the public and on April 6, 2015 a City Council Work Session was held to
discuss the plan.
In March of 2015, the City Council adopted the five-year capital improvement program
budget for fiscal years 2016 to 2020 that included $700,000 in FY2016 and $700,000 in
FY2017 for the construction of improvements identified in the watershed plan aimed at
reducing flooding and the degradation of the Catfish Creek as part of the State Water
Resource Restoration Sponsorship program.
DISCUSSION
In 2012, the City of Dubuque became the first community to be awarded funding
through the State of Iowa Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Project program.
Through the program, the City is utilizing $9.4 million in what would have been interest
paid to the state related to the loan to renovate the Water Resource and Recovery
Center to instead construct green alleys throughout the Bee Branch watershed. Since
then, several communities have taken advantage of the program. In connection with the
SRF loan for the Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project, the City and by
extension, the.Catfish Creek Watershed Authority (CCWA) has been authorized to
utilize $1.4 million in SRF sponsorship funding for improvements within the Catfish
Creek Watershed.
The CCWA intends to use the available SRF sponsorship dollars to begin strategically
implementing improvements in the watershed as outlined in the Catfish Creek
Watershed Management Plan (Plan). The Plan identified a 5,200-foot, highly erodible
reach of the Catfish Creek as a high priority. Therefore, the authority has started to
develop a request for proposals seeking an engineering firm to provide surveying,
design, permitting, construction supervision, bid letting and maintenance oversight
required for restoring the creek to a stable, sustainable condition. Building on the public-
private relationships forged as part of the formation of the CCWA and the development
of the watershed plan, the CCWA has started to develop cost-share programs for both
urban and rural property owners. The urban BMPs that would be eligible for cost-share
would include bio-retention, rain gardens, vegetated swales, soil quality restoration, and
wetland enhancements/establishments. Rural practices would also include agricultural
practices that would address flooding and the discharge of sediment and nutrients.
The CCWA has partnered with the Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District and
the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to assist with the technical aspects
of these BMPs (survey and design). The NRCS has agreed to assist with the design
and survey for up to three agricultural projects per year. All landowners in the Catfish
Creek watershed would be eligible to apply for one of the listed BMPs. Landowners
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would be required to apply to the CCWA; projects would be ranked as applications are
received. While applications would be accepted year round, the CCWA would only
approve projects on a quarterly basis. The total cost-share available for each project
would be 75% of the estimated cost estimate. Cost-estimates would be based on the
state and federally used rates for conservation practices. The CCWA administrators will
assist with all aspects of each project. All projects must be approved by the IDNR
before initiating construction.
The expenses associated with these improvements, as well as others, will be initially
funded using the $1.4 million from the State of Iowa Water Resource Restoration
Sponsored Project program. Instead of the City of Dubuque paying the $1.4 million back
to the state in the form of interest related to the Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration
Project loan, the $1.4 million will be spent by the CCWA on watershed improvements.
Unlike the City, the CCWA is not set up to receive or expend funds. The City would
assume this role per the attached, proposed agreement developed with the input of City
Attorney Barry Lindahl. The agreement outlines the respective roles regarding the
expenditures by the CCWA associated with Catfish Creek Watershed improvements to
be funded by the City of Dubuque through the State of Iowa Water Resource
Restoration Sponsored Project program.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City enter into the attached agreement with the Catfish Creek
Watershed Authority Board for the purpose of expending the $1.4 million in State of
Iowa Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Project program funding approved for
improvements within the Catfish Creek Watershed in accordance with the Catfish Creek
Watershed Management Plan.
BUDGETIMPACT
The adopted FY2015-2019 CIP Budget includes $1.4 million for improvements in the
Catfish Creek Watershed.
REQUESTED ACTION
I respectfully request that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the
Mayor to execute the agreement with the Catfish Creek Watershed Authority for the
purpose of expending $1.4 million in State of Iowa Water Resource Restoration
Sponsored Project program funding approved for improvements within the Catfish
Creek Watershed in accordance with the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan..
Attach.
Prepared by Deron Muehring
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Ken TeKippe, Finance Director
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer II
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CATFISH CREEK
WATERSHED �
August 11, 2015
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall— 50 W. 13`x' Street
Dubuque IA 52001
SUBJECT: SRF Sponsorship Program- Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Catfish
Creek Watershed Authority Board
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
The Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority(CCWMA) is eager to begin implementing
conservation practices and projects in the Catfish Creek Watershed. Having recently finished the
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan, the board is excited to continue building
partnerships with landowners and communities in the watershed. The City of Dubuque has been
an outstanding partner in these efforts, and the CCWMA requests the City of Dubuque enter into
an agreement with the Board to begin implementing the SRF Sponsorship Program.
Formed in 2012 by intergovernmental agreement, the CCWMA Board consists of representatives
from the Cities of Asbury, Centralia, Dubuque, and Peosta; Dubuque County; and the Dubuque
Soil and Water Conservation District.
Under Iowa law, the CCWMA was created to accomplish several initiatives, including:
• Assess and reduce flood risk;
• Assess and improve water quality; and
• Educate residents of the watershed regarding flood risks and water quality.
Working off the completed watershed management plan, the board has acknowledged the need
for streambank work on Catfish Creek. The South Fork of Catfish Creek has been identified as a
critical area and the CCWMA administrators have recently completed a Request for Proposals
(RFP) to design, engineer, and oversee construction on nearly a mile long stream restoration
project that the City of Dubuque owns.
The CCWMA is also excited about establishing a cost-share program with assistance from the
Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District. This program would be open to both urban and
agricultural landowners in Catfish Creek that are interested in installing conservation practices
on their property. Both financial and technical assistance would be provided through the
CCWMA, the Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District, and the City of Dubuque.
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The CCWMA looks forward to continue working on water quality and flood reduction projects
throughout the Catfish Creek Watershed.
Sincerely,
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Curt Kiesling
Chair, Catfis Creek Watershed Authority Board
cc: Board of Directors, Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority
Dean Mattoon, Engineering Assistant/ CCWMA Administrator, City of Dubuque
Eric Schmechel, Urban Conservationist, Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District
RESOLUTION NO. 288-15
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CATFISH CREEK
WATERSHED AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA FOR SRF WATER
RESOURCE RESTORATION PROJECTS
Whereas, Iowa Code section 384.82 authorizes a city to carry out projects, borrow
money, and issue revenue bonds and pledge orders to pay all or part of the cost of
projects, which may include a qualified water resource restoration project, such revenue
bonds and pledge orders to be payable solely and only out of the net revenues of the
city utility, combined utility system, city enterprise, or combined city enterprise involved
in the project; and
Whereas, Iowa Code section 384.80(15) provides that a water resource restoration
project means the acquisition of real property or improvements or other activity or
undertaking that will assist in improving the quality of the water in the watershed where
a city water or wastewater utility is located; and
Whereas, Iowa Code section 384.84 provides that the governing body of a city water
or wastewater utility may enter into an agreement with a qualified entity to use proceeds
from revenue bonds for a water resource restoration project if the rate imposed is no
greater than if there was not a water resource restoration project agreement; and
Whereas, City of Dubuque (City) and the Catfish Creek Watershed Authority (CCWA)
are qualified entities to enter into an agreement pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 28E to
undertake water resource restoration project that have been approved for water quality
improvements in the watershed where City's water or wastewater utility is located; and
Whereas, entering into an agreement with the CCWA in order to carry out water
resource restoration projects in the Catfish Creek watershed is in the best interest of the
City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT:
The Mayor is authorized to execute the attached SRF Water Resource Restoration
Projects Agreement with the Catfish Creek Watershed Authority.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of August, 2015.
Attest:
Roy D. Bu, Mayor
Prepared by: Eric J Schmechel, 210 Bierman Road, Epworth, IA 52045
Return to: Eric J Schmechel, 210 Bierman Road, Epworth, IA 52045
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY
FOR
SRF WATER RESOURCE RESTORATION PROJECTS
This Agreement, dated for reference purposes the/ day o , 2015, is
madeand entered into by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City and the
Catfish Creek Watershed Authority (CCWA).
Whereas, Iowa Code section 384.82 authorizes a city to carry out projects,
borrow money, and issue revenue bonds and pledge orders to pay all or part of the
cost of projects, which may include a qualified water resource restoration project,
such revenue bonds and pledge orders to be payable solely and only out of the net
revenues of the city utility, combined utility system, city enterprise, or combined city
enterprise involved in the project; and
Whereas, Iowa Code section 384.80(15) provides that a water resource
restoration project means the acquisition of real property or improvements or other
activity or undertaking that will assist in improving the quality of the water in the
watershed where a city water or wastewater utility is located; and
Whereas, Iowa Code section 384.84 provides that the governing body of a
city water or wastewater utility may enter into an agreement with a qualified entity to
use proceeds from revenue bonds for a water resource restoration project if the rate
imposed is no greater than if there was not a water resource restoration project
agreement; and
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Whereas, City and the CCWA are qualified entities to enter into an
agreement pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 28E to undertake water resource
restoration project that have been approved for water quality improvements in the
watershed where City's water or wastewater utility is located; and
Whereas, City and CCWA desire to enter into this Agreement pursuant to
Iowa Code Chapter 28E for the purpose of carrying out water resource restoration
projects in the watershed where City's water and wastewater utilities are located.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. IDENTITY OF THE PARTIES.
1.1 City is a municipality of the State of Iowa, organized and operating pursuant
to Iowa Code Chapter 364. Its address is 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa
52001.
1.2 CCWA is an organization assembled to tackle concerns with water quality
and flooding on a watershed level. This means crossing jurisdictional boundaries
and working together to solve problems within the entire watershed. CCWA was
established in 2012 pursuant to Iowa Code 28E and Iowa Code Section 466B.21
SECTION 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for the
manner in which the parties will cooperate with one another to successfully
complete the water resource restoration projects (the Projects), including but not
limited to the following:
1) Riparian buffer acquisition, enhancement, expansion, or restoration.
2) Conservation easements.
3) Riparian zone or wetland buffer extension or restoration.
4) Wetland restoration in conjunction with an adjoining high-quality water
resource.
5) Stream bank stabilization and natural channel design techniques.
6) Green infrastructure projects such as rain gardens, soil quality
restoration, and permeable pavement projects.
7) Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as sediment
basins and grade stabilization structures.
SECTION 3. CCWA RESPONSIBILITIES.
3.1 CCWA is responsible for:
1) Identifying water quality impairments within the watershed;
2) Identifying water quality improvement opportunities within the
watershed;
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3) Identifying the most effective best management practices for water
quality and quantity improvements;
4) Assisting with recommended designs and BMPs
5) Prioritizing and ranking projects in conjunction with the Watershed
Management Plan and other relevant ranking documents
6) Continuing a strong connection with the City's sustainability efforts,
building upon needs and necessary improvements.
7) - Administering contracts; and
8) Observing construction
9) Accepting and issuing contracts
10) Ensuring all BMPs meet or exceed Iowa DNR approved standards
3.2 CCWA will work with both agricultural and urban landowners in the Catfish
Creek watershed to assist with designing and installing best management practices
(BMPs) that improve water quality and decrease flooding. The Catfish Creek
Watershed Management Plan will be used to help. lank and prioritizeprojects in the
watershed.:.
3.3 CCWA will, establish a "cost -share" program, meaning that CCW would
provide dollars to landowners in the watershed for eligible BMPs. The cost -share
rate will be 75% of the estimated cost of the project. CCWA will request that
Natural Resource Conservation Service "(NRCS) and: the Dubuque .Soil and Water
Conservation District (District) will assist with providing estimated cost for practices.
3.4 CCWA will request that NRCS and District assist with up to three (3)
agricultural BMPs per .calendar- year. Sediment basins and grade stabilization
structures are the agricultural focused BMPs.
3.5 Applications for all eligible BMPs will be accepted throughout the year. CCW
will rank out and determine which projects are eligible for funding on a quarterly
basis.
3.6 The CCWA application process will follow the state cost share application
process. Please see attachment A. Application examples are also included in
attachment A.
3.7 All projects must be approved by the Iowa DNR and CCWA before any
construction takes place on any BMP.
SECTION 4. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES.
4.1 City is responsible for:
1) Assisting with identifying opportunities for funding and in-kind support
for the undertaking of water quality and water improvement projects
within the watershed;
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2) Assisting with identifying opportunities for infrastructure development
and planning capable of improving water quality in the watershed;
3) Providing support for the administration of any projects, including
technical, financial and clerical;
4) Securing such financing, including grants, loans and the issuance of
bonds or loan agreements, as City determines to be necessary or
desirable to achieve the objectives of the agreement;
5) Paying landowners in the watershed after the completion of projects;
SECTION 5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
5.1 This Agreement contains the entire agreement and integrates all of the terms
and conditions contained in and incidental to such agreement and supersedes all
prior negotiations and communications concerning this Agreement, oral or written,
between. the parties, their agents, employees and representatives. No modifications
or waiver of any provision in this Agreement are valid unless in writing and signed
by all of the parties. If, for any reason, any provisions of this Agreement are
inoperative, the validity and affect of the other provisions does not be affected
thereby.
5.2 If any provisions of this Agreement is found to be invalid by any court,
administrative agency, or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of any such
provision does not affect the validity of the remaining provisions hereof.
5.3 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties
and their respective successors and assigns. The parties agree that neither City
nor CCWMA shall have the right to assign their rights and obligations hereunder to
any party without prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
SECTION 6. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and
interpreted under the laws of the State of Iowa.
SECTION 7. AMENDMENTS. This Agreement may be amended at any time by
agreement of the parties. All amendments must be in writing, signed by both
parties.
SECTION 8. TERMINATION. This Agreement will terminate upon mutual
agreement of the parties.
SECTION 9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Any dispute between the parties arising
out of or within the scope of the interpretation, construction or application of this
Agreement must, prior to the commencement of any formal legal proceedings, be
submitted to arbitration. Either party may submit to the other a written request for
arbitration. Within ten days after the date of such request, City and CCW must each
select one arbitrator and notify the other party of the name and address of such
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arbitrator. The arbitrators so selected must within ten days after being notified of
their selection, select a third arbitrator and after doing so, must notify City and
CCWA in writing forthwith of the name and address of the third arbitrator. The
arbitration proceedings will be governed by Iowa Code Chapter 679A.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED
AUTHORITY BOARD
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By:
Roy D. B
, Mayor
Ke n S. Firnstahl
City Clerk
By:
C rtK'aing, Ch man
Step Process for CCWMA SRF Cost Share
Applicant completes and signs both a W-9 and Applying for Assistance— SRF
Program Cost Share Application and if necessary a State Cost share application
(Entities need to provide documentation as to who can bind the entity.)
Aerial photo is attached to identify location.
Field visit is conducted by CCWMA administrators and/or NRCS, IDALS
Technicians *
Preliminary design & cost estimate are determined by technician.
CCWMA Board receives application and ranks application at quarterly meeting
Assistance Request Letter Pending Board Approval is sent to applicant for
signature
Application is presented for board approval. (Both SWCD and CCWMA if
necessary)
If project. is funded an approval letter- is sent from CCWIVIA_
Final Design is given to applicant for completion of project
Applicant hires contractor and work IS completed according to design_
BflIs are submitted --
Copies of billS for project approved by the board must contain:
- business name and address
- cost snare recipients name. and address
- detailed information regarding:
o date service performed
o items being billed for
O item units
O price per unit
o total price per item
O total of all expenses
incomplete bills will be returned to the cost share recipient to secure necessan
bill prior to cost share payment being authorized.
Project is checked out to insure it meets design.
After checkout Is documented, Certification Page is signed by applicant
20 year Mantenance/Performance Agreement is signed by applicant.
Cost share warrant is mailed to applicant by the City of Dubuque.
CCWMA Catfish Creek Watershed Authority Board
SWCD —Soil and Water Conservation District
DEPARTMENT: STATE PROGRAM: PROJECT TITLE: PROGRAM: 8C TOTAL
Engineering/Stormwater Business Type Catfish Creek Watershed Partnership DEPARTMENT: 55 PROJECT
FDICIP NO: 720-2331 COST
$ 1,691,181
EXP PRIOR ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 BEYOND
TO FY 15 FY 15 2020
A. EXPENDITURE ITEMS
Payment to Others $ 43,446 $ 44,532 $ 45,646 $ 46,787 $ 47,957 $ 49,155
$ 30,713 $ 32,100 Construction $ 700,000 $ 700,000
$ 30,713 $ 32,100 TOTAL $ 743,446 $ 744,532 $ 45,646 $ 46,787 $ 47,957 $ 49,155
B. PROJECT FINANCING
Sponsorship Program Grant $ 700,000 $ 700,000
$ 30,713 $ 32,100 Stormwater Cost Fund $ 43,446 $ 44,532 $ 45,646 $ 46,787 $ 47,957 $ 49,155
$ 30,713 $ 32,100 TOTAL $ 743,446 $ 744,532 $ 45,646 $ 46,787 $ 47,957 $ 49,155
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Project provide funding for a partnership with Dubuque County, the City of Asbury, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), The Iowa Division of Agriculture
and Land Stewardship, the US Department of Agriculture, and the Dubuque County Conservation Board to create and maintain a watershed plan for the entire Catfish
Creek Watershed. The watershed includes the North, Middle, and South Forks of the Catfish Creek as well as Granger Creek. The project will also provide up to$1.4
million in improvements identified in the watershed plan aimed at reducing flooding and the degradation of the Catfish Creek as part of the state Water Resource
Restoration Sponsorship program. This is the same program that provided $9.4 million in funding to convert Bee Branch Watershed alleys into green, pervious alleys.
JUSTIFICATION:
The partnership will result in the development of a watershed management plan on a watershed scale rather than a corporate boundary scale. The plan will outline the
water quality impairments within the watershed and open opportunities for grants aimed at mitigating flooding and improving impaired and impacted streams that are
unavailable without a watershed management plan. The watershed plan will also increase public education and outreach programs to a regional scale.Using grant
funding, the partnership will oversee the flood mitigation and water quality improvements outlined in the watershed plan.
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROJECTS:
NPDES Post Construction and NPDES Public Education Projects. This project implements the Comprehensive Plan's Infrastructure Goal Three: To provide, maintain,
and improve a safe and functional storm sewer system, objectives 3.1) Support maintaining the integrity of the storm sewer system and 3.4) Identify existing and
potential flood prone problem areas, and alleviate with appropriate mitigation strategies, where possible and Environmental Quality Goal Five: To assure appropriate
control, collection, disposal, and per capita reduction of stormwater, wastewater, solid wastes, and household hazardous wastes, objective 5.4) Promote a sanitary
environment through the implementation of best management practices in the collection and disposal of stormwater and wastewater.
RELATIONSHIP TO SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES
This project implements the Sustainable Principle of Clean Water.
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