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REAP Plan Update FY 2009Prepared by: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589-4210 Return to: Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589-4210 RESOLUTION NO. 250-08 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION (REAP) FUNDING TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR PHASE 2 OF THE IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL. Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has announced the availability of Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Funding; and Whereas, pedestrian and bicycle facilities are eligible activities for this funding; and Whereas, the City has adopted a Comprehensive Plan that identified abike/pedestrian network that includes a trail along Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to sign and submit this application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Funding for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail. Section 2. That in the event said application is approved, the City Council hereby provides its written assurance that the completed project will be adequately maintained for its intended public use for a minimum of twenty (20) years following the project. Section 3. That the City of Dubuque agrees to.abide by all local, state and federal requirements applicable to the proposed budget. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of July, 2008. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk THE CTTY OF Dubuque ~- DUB E ~'~''~~ ~ r Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: FY 2009 Dubuque County REAP Plan -- City of Dubuque Update, Grant Application and City Representative on REAP Committee DATE: July 15, 2008 Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens is recommending approval of the City of Dubuque update for the FY 2009 Dubuque County Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Plan, approval of a REAP grant application to extend the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail and appoint a City representative to the REAP Committee. Council Member Joyce Connors is the current City representative. I respectfully recommend Mayor and City Council approval of the plan and the grant application, and ask that a representative be appointed. V Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager THE CTTY OF DUB E MEMORANDUM Masterpiece on the Mississippi July 3, 2008 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager ~~~ SUBJECT: FY 2009 Dubuque County REAP Plan -- City of Dubuque Update, Grant Application and City Representative on REAP Committee Introduction The Dubuque County REAP Committee is updating the FY 2009 Dubuque County REAP Plan. REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection) is a grant program for parks and open space administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The REAP Committee has requested the City of Dubuque's update for the FY 2009 Dubuque County REAP Plan, any REAP grant applications, and confirmation of the City of Dubuque's representative on the REAP Committee by July 30. Correspondence from the REAP Committee is attached. This memorandum requests City Council approval of the City of Dubuque's update to the FY 2009 Dubuque County REAP Plan, a REAP grant application for installation of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail -Phase 2 project, and confirmation of the City's representative to the REAP Committee. FY 2009 REAP Plan Update Attached is the completed questionnaire for the City of Dubuque's update for the FY 2009 Dubuque County REAP Plan. The update was prepared based on the prior REAP Plan and the City's adopted FY 2009 - FY 2015 Capital Improvement Program, with input from Leisure Services Manager Gil Spence on additional REAP-eligible projects. The request that the Iowa Legislature increase the cap on the Environmental First Fund (under which REAP and many other environmental programs are funded) to help fund REAP was recommended in 2008 by Ross Harrison, REAP Coordinator with the IDNR. FY 2009 REAP Grant Application Staff recommends submittal of the REAP grant application for installation of the Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail -Phase 2 project. This project will extend the trail from JFK Road to Plaza Drive. The project will build a 10-foot wide off-road trail along the north side of Iowa 32. REAP Plan Page 2 The City does not have a current CIP budget for the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail. No City match is required for REAP grants. Budget Director Jenny Larson has indicated that if the FY09 REAP grant is received, the project can be added through a budget amendment. The attached REAP grant application for the Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail - Phase 2 project is for the maximum grant of $200,000 with no City match. City Representative on REAP Committee The current City representative on the REAP Committee is City Council Member Joyce Connors. Confirmation of the City's FY09 REAP Committee representative is requested. An appointment form is included in the attached correspondence from the REAP Committee. Recommendation The REAP Committee must approve updates to the annual REAP Plan and REAP grant applications prior to their submittal to the IDNR. The REAP Committee will meet on August 12. Updates for the FY 2008 REAP Plan and FY 2008 REAP grant applications are due to the REAP Committee by July 30. REAP grant applications are due to the IDNR byAugust 15. Grant awards are usually confirmed by October. recommend that the City Council approve the enclosed City of Dubuque's update of the FY 2009 Dubuque County REAP Plan, submittal of a FY 2009 REAP grant application of $200,000 for the Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail -Phase 2 project, and confirmation of the City Council representative to the REAP Committee. Attachments cc: Gil Spence, Leisure Services Manager Jenny Larson, Budget Director Jon Dienst, Civil Engineer F;/USERS/LCARSTENNVP/GRANTS/REAPlFY09 REAP/REAP FY09 memo.doc CHANGES TO DUBUQUE COUNTY 5-YEAR REAP PLAN QUESTIONNAIRE City of Dubuque 1. List general REAP legislation-related goals and objectives of your organization or municipality that have changed since the 2008 update of the Dubuque County Plan: None. 2. List additions or deletions from present recreational/natural areas under your jurisdiction: Additional recreational/natural areas that have come under the City's jurisdiction since FY07 REAP Plan include: McDonald Park on the Hawthorne Street Peninsula - Pyatigorsk Park at 16th Street and Kerper Blvd. adjacent to Dubuque Jaycees Trail - Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail (U.S. 52 to JFK Road) - Riley Park, Lunar Drive - Orange Park, Washington and 18th Streets - Welu Park, Welu Drive 3. List the projects for which you hope to utilize REAP funding in the next five years: - FY 2009-2010 Westbrook Park Development, Phase II - FY 20109-2013 Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail (future phases: JFK Road to Chavenelle Road) - FY 2010-2011 Granger Creek Nature Trail, Dubuque Technology Park - FY 2012-2013 Land acquisition for neighborhood size park on west side of Dubuque - FY 2012-2013 Serenity Park Development 4. List all actual and anticipated expenditures of REAP fund for FY09: $200,000 for Trolley Line Trail, Eagle Point Park 5. Summarize any additional information about ~genc~~ganization that you would like to have included in the Dubuque County Plan. A. Request that the Iowa Legislature increase the cap on the Environmental First Fund (under which REAP and many other environmental programs are funded) to help fund REAP. B. Additional REAP-eligible projects in the city limits of Dubuque include: - Trails in the Dubuque Industrial Center West - Usha Park (Phases 4 and 5) - Middle Fork Catfish Creek Trail Development - Dodge Street Bike/Hike Trail - Greenway Trail Development: Usha Park at N.W. Arterial and Pennsylvania Avenue to Keyway (North Fork Catfish Creek) - Eagle Valley Park, Roosevelt Road - Greenbelt/Wildlife Preserve, Medical Associates Clinic West - Landscaping Improvements, 16th Street detention basin - Landscaping Improvements, Mauss Lake detention basin C. REAP-eligible projects outside the city limits of Dubuque include: - Redevelopment of former FDR Park F:/USERS/LCARSTEN/WP/GRANTS/REAP/FY09 REAP/FY09 REAP Plan Update.doc PHONE: 563-589-4441 FAX:563-587-3836 TO RE DATE: ;- ff cc~~ // //JJ ~~~ ~>>: oL.~rcbuc~ue (~orcv~tr~ 11 ~~~~ G.~OG~{^CL O ~l~L eN(/L~ON~ CITY OFDU3 PLANNING SERVICES COURTHOUSE - 720 CENTRAL AVENUE DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001-7079 MEMBERS OF DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE DUBUQUE COUNTY CITY CLERKS REAP PLAN AND GRANT APPLICATIONS June, 23, 2008 .... J ~- ' :q ^ i'~ ~il %Cd~ ~ IIUUIIL~ l DONNA L. SMITH ERIC MANTERNACH WAYNE DEMMER 1. Attached is a questionnaire designed to assist your group in updating the Dubuque County REAP Plan: Please'return any information you ma~wish in the FY 2009 uadate to the clan by Mondav. July 30.2008. 2. The REAP Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 12th at 3 p.m. in the Supervisors' Chambers, 4`~ Floor, Dubuque County Courthouse to approve changes to the plan, and grant applications. for fiscal year 2009. Please note that the public entrance to the Dubuque County Courthouse is Central Ave. with Courthouse Security procedures required. 3. If you are interested in making application and require assistance with it, contact Marla Quinn at ECIA (556-4166), 4. Also enclosed is a form asking for any changes to representatives on the Committee. Please return the form by Monday, July 30, 2008 so that we can verify the membership prior to the meeting. Sincerely, ^/~) ~Q ~ _ Donna Smith, Chairperson DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP mas encl. CHANGES TO DUBUQUE COUNTY 5-YEAR REAP PLAN QUESTIONNAIRE 1. List general REAP legislation-related goals and objectives of your oration or municipali that have changed since the 2008 update of the DubucLue County Plan: 2. List additions or deletions from present recreationaUnatural areas underyour jurisdiction: 3. List the projects for which you hope to utilize REAP fundin~e next five years: FY 2009: FY 2010: FY 2011: FY 2012; FY 2013 4 List all actual and antic~ated expenditures of REAP fund for FY09: 5. Summarize anv additional information about your agency/cit~g_anization that you would like to have included in the Dubuque County Plan. Use Additional Sheets if Necessary alJrtib~.tc~rte l..,ort~2t~ G~OGGNGL O ~l~L eN(/G~ON~ COURTHOUSE - 720 CENTRAL AVENUE DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001-7079 DONNA L. SMITH PHONE: 563-589-4441 ERIC MANTERNACH FAX: 563-587-3836 WAYNE DEMMER NOTICE OF MEETING OF DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE (Resource Enhancement and Protection) DATE OF MEETING August 12, 2008 PLACE OF MEETING: SUPERVISORS' CHAMBERS, 4TH FLOOR DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE TIlVIE OF MEETING: 3 p.m. TENTATIVE AGENDA Approval of minutes of meeting of August 09, 2007 2. Review and approval of Update to Dubuque County REAP Plan 3. Review and approval of funding applications If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in this meeting because of a disability, immediately call the County Auditor's Office at 589-4499 or the County Personnel Office at 589-4445. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa T"I'Y at 1-800-735-2942. MINUTES OF THE DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE (Resource Enhancement and Protection) August 9, 2007 Members Present: Eric Manternach (Chairperson, Dubuque County Board of Supervisors), Donna Smith (Dubuque County Board of Supervisors), Wayne Demmer (Dubuque County Board of Supervisors), , T.H. White (Dubuque Conservation Board), Charles Winterwood (Sierra Club), Monty Scheckles (Dubuqueland Pheasants Forever), Laura Carstens (City of Dubuque Planning), Joyce Connors (Dubuque City Council), Jean Cheever (Dubuque League of Women Voters), Phil Silker (Epworth Mayor), Paul Kaufman (Dubuque County Conservation Society) Staff Present: Jim Gonyier (E.C.I.A.), Brian Preston (Dubuque County Conservation), Mary Ann Specht (Dubuque County) The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. in the Supervisor's Chambers, 4t" floor, Dubuque County Courthouse by Chairperson Eric Manternach. Motion made by Ms. Smith, seconded by Mr. Manternach, carried unanimously to formally approve the minutes from the Dubuque County REAP Committee from August 10, 2006. Mr. Gonyier presented the overview for the City of Dyersville's FY08 REAP grant application. He indicated that the grant application is for Phase 1 of the Heritage Trail extension into the City of Dyersville and connecting Candy Cane and Westside parks. The grant application is requesting the $75,000 with the total project cost of $95,000 with the balance to be raised from city and/or private participation. Motion made by Ms. Smith, seconded by Mr. Demmer, carried unanimously to approve the City of Dyersville's application. Mr. Silker provided information regarding the City of Epworth's FY08 REAP grant application. The application is requesting grant funds not to exceed $75,000 for property acquisition to extend the Jacoby Walkway east along Jacoby Drive approximately 600 feet to compliment the existing one mile pedestrian walkway constructed in 2002 along the city's south city limits. He indicated that further expansion could eventually link the walkway with the Heritage Trail. Motion made by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Connors, carried unanimously to approve the City of Epworth's application. Ms. Carstens presented FY08 REAP grant application for the City of Dubuque. She indicated the application was identical to the City of Dubuque's FY07 REAP grant application with the addition of bilingual trail signs. The application requests funding in the amount of $200,000 for the development of the Trolley Line Trail which would follow the old trolley trail roadbed in Eagle Point Park, a scenic route through a wooded area with limestone outcroppings. The ten foot wide trail will provide anoff--road alternative to the main entrance road, which is fairly steep and does not have sidewalks or paved shoulders for bicyclists and pedestrians to use. Motion made by Ms. Connors, seconded by Mr. Manternach, carried unanimously to approve the City of Dubuque's application. The FY08 Update to the Dubuque County REAP Plan was reviewed. Ms. Smith made the motion to approve, with amending the City of Dubuque's plan to include the FY08. Catfish Creek Trail feasibility study and the Catfish Creak Bike/Hike trail in FY10. In addition, amend the City of Dyersville's plan adding the two phase Heritage Trail project for FY08 and FY09. The motion was seconded by Mr. Demmer, carried unanimously to approve the FY08 Update to the Dubuque County REAP plan as amended. General discussion was held regarding the FY08 REAP grant allocations. Mr. Gonyier reported that the. REAP City Open Spaces funding was $2.34 million and the County Conservation land acquisition funding was at $1.25 million. Mr. Preston provided information regarding the REAP grant awards acquired for the property acquisition for the Whitewater Canyon area over the last two years. He also encouraged all members to attend the Regional REAP Assembly which will be held this fall at the Hurstville Center. Motion made by Ms. Connors, seconded by Mr. Demmer, carried unanimously to adjourn at 3:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Zhu-fin„ i'~~ ~- Eric Manternach, Chairperson August 10, 2007 APPOINTMENTS TO REAP NAME OF CITY OR ORGANIZATION: NAME OF CURRENT MEMBER: (See List) PLEASE EITHER CONFIItM CtfRRENT APPOINTMENT BY YOUR SIGNATURE, OR PROVIDE NEW REPRESENTATIVE' SADDRESS: DIFFERENT REPRESENTATIVE OR DIFFERENT MAILING ADDRESS: Name (Please Print) Address City Zip Submitted by: Return to: Board of Supervisors, Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque IA 52001 DUBUQUE COUNTY FISCAL YEAR 2009 REAP COMMITTEE MEMBERSHII' DUBUI UE COUNTY Wayne Demmer 720 Central Dubuque 52001 Donna L. Smith 720 Central Dubuque 52001 Eric Manternach 720 Central Dubuque 52001 CITIES Asbury John Anderson 161 Summer Drive Dubuque 52002 Balltown Herb Sigwarth 405 Horseshoe Rd. Sherrill 52073 Bankston Bernard Karla Mahoney P O Box 66 Bernard 52032 Cascade Randy Lyons 501 Buchanan St SW Cascade 52033 Centralia Jean Wuertzer 7959 First St. Centralia 52068 Durango Dubuque Joyce Conners 660 Edith St. Dubuque 52001 Dyersville 1Vlick Michel 340 First Ave. E Dyersville 52040 Epworth LuAnn Spiegel 109 Kellie Court Epworth 52045 Farley Steve Benda 303 7~' Ave NE Farley 52046 Graf Holy Cross Paul Ross 6S4 Highland Ct. Holy Cross 52053 Luxemburg Mike Ungs P O Box 115 Luxemburg 52056 Peosta Tam McAndrew 8612 Tennis Lane Peosta 52068 New Vienna Jane Niehaus P O Box 19 New Vienna 52065 Rickazdsville Vicky Cleary 20484 St. Joseph Dr, Rickazdsville 52039 Sageville Don Recker 11431 Leiser Ln. Dubuque 52001 Sherrill Rhonda Mueller 5235 Sherri}]. Rd. Sherrill 52073 Worthington Paul Engler 312 Second St. NE Worthington 52078 Zwingle Paul Taylor 305 Main St. Zwingle 52079 SCHOOL DISTRICTS Western Dubuque Thomas Gassman 807 W. Main Epworth 52045 Dubuque Community Donna Bauerly 305 River Ridge Dubuque 52003 Dubuque Catholic 2005 Kane Dubuque 52001 Page 1 OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES Soil & Water Cons. Melvin Wilgenbusch 20066 St. Joseph's Durango 52039 County Conservation CONSERVATION AGENCIES Dubuque County Conservation Board Dr. Thomas White 22125 Simon Rd. Bernard 52032 Dubuque County Conservation Society Paul Kaufman 555 O'Neill St. Dubuque 52001 Izaak Walton League of American Jack Hackney 1843 Auburn Dubuque 52001 Audubon Society Joe Tollari 1800 Floraview Dubuque 52003 White Pine Chapter of Sierra Club Charles Winterwood 1555 Montrose Dubuque 52001 Pheasants Forever Dan Dunham 18975 Balltown Rd. Sherrill 52039 Ducks Unlimited Nature Conservancy Dr. John Brennan 666 Southern Ave. Dubuque 52002 Iowa Conservation Education Council C.J. Klenske 1885 Floraview Dr. Dubuque 52001 American Fisheries Society Tom Boland 24143 Highway 52 Bellevue 52031 HISTORICAL SOCIETIES Jerome Enzler P.O. Box 266 Dubuque 52004 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Jean Cheever 900 Kelly Lane Dubuque 52003 Page 2 SUPPORT STAFF Brian Preston Cty Conservation 132768 Swiss Valley Rd Peosta Gil Spence City Leisure Serv Bunker Hill Rd Dubuque Marla Quinn ECIA P O Box 1140 Dubuque Mary Ann Specht Adm. Asst. 720 Central Theresa Weiss Soil Conservation210 Bierman Rd. Laura Carstens City ofDubuque 50 W 13~' St Dubuque Epworth Dubuque 52068 52002 52004 52001 52045 52001 Page 3 IQWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REAP GRANT APPLICATION 1. GRANT PROGRAM Place a mark next to the appropriate grant program{s). Check all that apply. ^ Private/Public Open Space Acquisition ^ County Conservation ® City Parks and Open Spaces ^ Join# Application* * NOTE: A joint project is two or more entities applying for separate parts of the same project. The applications of ALL ENTITIES involved must be selected to make a valid project; if any of the entities is not selected for funding, none of the others can receive funding. For a joint application, one entity must be designated as point of contact in Sec#ion 2.b. below. Clearly presen# in the application the respective shares of project costs from various REAP accounts (e.g. City Parks and Open Spaces Account and County Conservation Account). At#ach cooperative agreements betFVeen joint applicants explaining responsibilities for project acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance. 2. a. APPLICANT(S): City of Dubuque, Iowa b. CONTACT PERSON: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager a EMAIL ADDRESS: lcarsten@cityofdttbuque.org d. MAILING ADDRESS: 50 W. 13`s Street CITY & ZIP CODE: Dubuque, IA 52001 e. TELEPHONE #: 563/589-4210 3. a. PROJECT TITLE: Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail -Phase 2 b. is the project for this grant request a portion of a larger, overall project to be implemented over amulti-year period? ^ No ®YeS -~ if yes, write in the number of years and estimated overall project cost in the spaces provided below. Number of years: 5 Estimated overall cost: $1000000 NOTE: 'i'he information requested in this section is for the activities involved in this particular grant request only. 4. a. ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS: Related to land acquisition: $0.00 Related to development: $203,255.80 Other types of costs: $0.00 List types: 0 TOTAL: $203,255.80 b. AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUESTED: $200,000.00 c. AMOUNT OF LOCAL OR PRIVATE MATCH MONEY": 3,255.80 *25% minimum match required for private/public open space acquisition program. No match is required for city and county projects. I of 6 d. PRIVATE MATCH IN FORM OF (check only one}: (Required for private/public open space acquisition program on[y.} ® Cash ^ Land Value ^ Letter of Credit e. SOURCE OF PRIVATE MATCH {list all); City General Fund 5. TYPE OF PROJECT: ^ Land acquisition* •~ Number of Acres: ®Development ^ Combination of land acquisition and development* ~ Number of Acres: ^ Other •~ Please describe `List number of acres to be acquired and complete Section I4. 6. PROJECT SUMMARY Briefly describe project in 75 words or less in the space provided below. Do not include justification and support statements in this summary. Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will extend approximately I mile along Iowa 32 {locally known as the Northwest Arterial) on the north side of Dubuque. The trait will begin at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Road with Iowa 32, and extend westerly as a physically separated l0-foot wide paved hail along the north side of Iowa 32 to the intersection of Plaza Drive with Iowa 32. • 7. OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT SITE Development projects only ^ Fee Title ^ Lease Agreement` ®Other ~ Please describe !DOT ROW • ~`If leased, attach a copy of lease agreement 8. ESTIMATED PROJECT DATES a. Start `7/1/09 b. Completion 12/31!09 9. ESTIMATED ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT: $0.00 Private/Public Open Space Acquisition Program Only 2of6 10. ACQUISITION SCHEDULE: This section does not apply to projects that involve only development. NOTE: If you need additional space to list all parcels, reproduce the chart on a separate sheet of paper, number it Page 3a, and attach behveen Pages 3&4. Code* Parcel Number on Map or Photo Estimated Date of Acquisition # of Acres Average Price Per Acre Estimated Value of Land Acquisition fvithout incidentals Estimated Value of Existing Improvements to be Acquired Total Estimated Cost TOTAL ~ Number 'Total of Parcels & Acres Estimated Appraisal Costs * Code: 1. Negotiated Purchase 2. Condemnation Estimated Survey Costs 3. Donation Other Incidental Costs Grant total Land Acquisitiou Cost Overall Cost per Acre L~cluding Incidentals 3 of 6 11. APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE Upon signing in the space provided below, the applicant agrees to conform with the requirements in the following hvo paragraphs pertaining to ADA/Seetion 504 accessibility guidelines and civil rights assurance. Assurance of Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 I, the undersigned, certify that the [City of Dubuque] or [ County Conservation Board] has reviewed the ADA/Section S04 accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities as required by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Requirements put forth in the guidelines tviIl be complied with as applicable to our proposed Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant project. Additionally, any new facilities built or acquired by the jcity or county conservation board] will comply with the guidelines where applicable. Civil Rights Assurance of Compliance The [City of Dubuque] or [ County Conservation Board] hereby agrees that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 a~zd all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Iowa Department of Nafiral Resources to the end that no person in the United States shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap be excluded from participation in,. be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Applicant-Recipient receives grant fiords or other assistance from the Iotiva Department of Natural Resources and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any measures to effectuate this agreement. This assurance is binding on the Applicant-Recipient, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or persons tvlzose signature appears below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicant-Recipient. A,pplicant!s`~gnature Date Mayor Applicant's'Tt1e 12. CITY COUNCILOR COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD APPROVAL (Por City and Comity Projects Only) I, the undersigned, certify that the city council of Dubuque or the County Conservation Board has on the date of July 21, 2008 reviewed this proposed project and approved its submittal for Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant consideration. Sigria~ure:: City Mayor;or .Coiirity: Conseivatioiz Board .Chairperson Date 13. COUNTY RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT COMMTI'TEE REVIEW/COMMENTS -Required for pz•lvate/public open spaces acquisition pro,{ects, as well as city and county grant requests. I, the undersigned, verify that the Dubuque County Resource Enhancement Committee reviewed the proposed project for which this application is submitted. A summary of all comments made by the Committee has been provided on a separate sheet of paper to the applicant for attachment to this application. My signaure and the date of signature are a]so on the separate sheet of comments. - • A mark on this line indicates that the project ryas reviewed, but the Committee did not make any comments for attachment to the application. Signature;.,,Glairpecsoiz; County ReSOU~Ce :Enhancement Coifitiiittee Date 4 of b PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKEIHIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2) I. PROJECT LOCATION Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will extend approximately 1 mile along Iowa 32 (locally known as the Northwest Arterial) on the north side of Dubuque. The trail will begin at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Road with Iowa 32. The trail will extend westerly as a physically separated paved trail along the north side of Iowa 32 to the intersection of Plaza Drive with Iowa 32. At its eastern terminus, Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will link to Marshall Park and the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens via on-street signed routes along West 32"d Street and Arboretum Drive. PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2) II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The entire Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail Project is approximately 5 miles of 10-foot wide paved trail along Iowa 32 from a point just east of the U.S. 52 /Iowa 386 intersection to U. S. 20. The project will provide a paved trail within the highway right-of-way that is physically separated from the motorized traffic. Signed on-street routes along the trail will provide linkages to City parks and recreation areas. The entire Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail Project will be constructed in phases between major intersections along Iowa 32. This Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant application is just for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail. Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail was funded by a REAP grant. Phase 1 is approximately 2 miles of the 5-mile trail project. Phase 2 is approximately 1 mile. Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail was funded by a REAP grant. It begins at the planned connection of the Dubuque County Heritage Trail and the City of Dubuque Heritage Trail just east of the U.S. 52 /Iowa 386 intersection. It extends westerly to the intersection of John F. Kennedy Road with Iowa 32 as a 10-foot wide paved, physically separated trail in grassy right-of-way. It utilizes a route within the right-of-way that was graded for the trail by the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) during construction of four-lane Iowa 32 from John F. Kennedy Road to U.S. 52. The 26-mile Dubuque County Heritage Trail is a rural trail of crushed limestone that follows an abandoned railroad line from Dyersville to Dubuque. The eastern trailhead, Heritage Pond and Trail Interpretive Area, is located 3 miles north of Dubuque on U.S. 52 at Rupp Hollow Road. Fishing and picnic areas are available at Heritage Pond. At its eastern terminus, Phase 1 connects with the City's urban extension of Heritage Trail. This 13-mile riverfront trail system extends south to the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, with side routes to the America's River project at the Port of Dubuque, to City riverfront parks, and the Mississippi River. At its western terminus, Phase 1 links to Marshall Park and the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens via on-street signed routes, where many trailhead amenities exist. Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will run through a picturesque corridor of open space, soccer fields, agricultural lands, residential neighborhoods, and planned commercial developments. PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2) III. DEVELOPMENT PLAN, PROJECT BOUNDARY MAP, AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH The development plan for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail consists of the following enclosures. • Project Boundary Map Set. The enclosed plan and profile views from the IDOT grading plans for the Iowa 32 four-lane extension show the project boundary for the proposed trail. • Cross Sections. The typical cross section for the proposed trail from the IDOT grading plans for the Iowa 32 four-lane extension is enclosed. The IDOT typical cross section for paving a 10-foot bicycle/pedestrian trail is enclosed as well. • Aerial Photograph. The enclosed aerial photograph shows the project location in relation to surrounding land uses. PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2) IV. PROJECT BENEFITS, NEEDS, JUSTIFICATION, AND URGENCY Project Benefits and Needs Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will provide an important and safe continuation for bike and pedestrian traffic to flow back and forth from the Dubuque County Heritage Trail and the City of Dubuque's Heritage Trail Riverfront System on the north end of Dubuque to the west end of town. The west side of Dubuque is the fastest growing shopping, employment and residential area in the city. The north end of Dubuque includes some of the City's low and moderate income neighborhoods with a diversity of racial, ethnic, and age groups. This 1-mile second phase of Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will also provide access to Marshall Park and the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Here trail users can enjoy picnic areas, a band shell for outdoor concerts, rest rooms, a visitor's center, drinking fountains, playground equipment, trash receptacles, benches, gazebos, and walking trails leading to water, herb, Japanese, and shade gardens. An on-street signed route along West 32"d Street and Arboretum Drive will connect Marshall Park and the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens to the Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail. The Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail project will allow bicyclists and pedestrians opportunities to safely access a variety of recreational uses, including hiking, biking, jogging, picnicking, fishing, and other recreational facilities at City and County parks and recreational facilities. Enclosed are maps depicting primary bicycle and pedestrian destinations along the Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail, links to the existing bike/hike trails, and links to the proposed and existing portions of the bicycle and pedestrian network in the Dubuque area. The Dubuque County Heritage Trail, the City's Heritage Trail Riverfront System, and the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail form a bicycle and pedestrian network that will be used by both tourists and local residents. As an off-road trail, the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will accommodate experienced riders, casual or new adult and teenage riders, pre-teens and young children monitored by parents. Project Justification The Dubuque County Heritage Trail and the City of Dubuque's Heritage Trail Riverfront System are accessible to the rural areas north of Dubuque, to Dubuque's north end neighborhood and central business district, and to the south end of town. The existing County/City heritage Trail network, however, does not connect with the City's growing west side. Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will provide an important continuation of the west side link to the County/City Heritage Trail network and other attractions that does not exist. PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL {PHASE 2) Dubuque County Heritaqe Trail The Dubuque County Heritage Trail is a 26-mile bicycling/hiking path linking the communities of Dubuque, Dyersville, Farley, Epworth, Graf, Durango and Sageville in Dubuque County. The trail surface is crushed limestone with a one percent maximum grade. No horses or motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail. The Dubuque County Conservation Board has received federal funding for an extension of the Heritage Trail along the former Chicago-Great Western Railroad right-of-way from its current terminus at Heritage Pond 3 miles north of Dubuque, across U.S. 52 via a bike/pedestrian bridge, under Iowa 386, to its intersection with the City's Heritage Trail Riverfront System. Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail connects to the Dubuque County Heritage Trail near Iowa 386, providing access between the west side of Dubuque and the Heritage Trail. Phase 2 extends this connection west. ~. City of Dubuque Heritaqe Trail Riverfront System The City of Dubuque's Heritage Trail Riverfront System connects the north end of the city with the riverfront, the downtown area, and the Mines of Spain State Recreational Area, south of Dubuque. The City of Dubuque has established this urban trail system using signed routes on City streets and several off-road trail segments where possible. The City has also completed several trail connections to City parks and attractions along the riverfront. A map of the Heritage Trail Riverfront System is enclosed. Users of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will be able to link with this 10.5 mile riverfront trail system. Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail users will be able to travel on the Heritage Trail Riverfront System to attractions like Lock and Dam No. 11, City parks, the Mississippi River, the America's River project at the Port of Dubuque, and the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will provide an important link to three off-road trails within the City's Heritage Trail Riverfront System -- the Dubuque PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKEIHIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2) Jaycees Trail, Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail, and the Alliant Energy Powerline Trail. The Mines of Spain Recreation Area is a 1,387-acre recreation area located along the southern edge of Dubuque. The State Park is a designated National Historic Landmark, a National Wildlife Federation Nature Area, and a Watchable Wildlife Area. The Mines of Spain contains the 600-acre Catfish Creek Preserve, which is an architectural and geological preserve. America's River at the Port of Dubuque boasts the Grand River Center -- an education and conference center, the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, the Grand Harbor Resort and Indoor Water Park, and the Mississippi Riverwalk Recreational Trail, aone-mile promenade along the riverfront and historic Ice Harbor. State and National Trails The County and City sections of the Heritage Trail are part of the backbone system of the State Recreational Trail Plan. The Dubuque County Heritage Trail is a National Recreation Trail. Portions of the Dubuque County Heritage Trail and the City's Heritage Trail Riverfront System are part of the designated route for the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) through Iowa. The MRT is a 2,000-mile bike trail system being developed through the river cities and river landscapes in the 10 states along the Mississippi River from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. The Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will provide a side trip from the Heritage Trail and the MRT. City Parks and Schools Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail provides a continuation of the important west side link for bicyclists and pedestrians to access passive and active recreational facilities at the City's parks and the public and parochial schools in the Dubuque community. A map showing the proximity of the proposed trail project to parks and schools is enclosed. Relationship to State and Local Plans Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail is consistent with a number of state and local plans. Dubuque County 5-Year REAP Plan The Dubuque County 5-Year REAP Plan states that "it is the goal of the City of Dubuque's Leisure Services Department to develop...a safe, clean, functional and attractive system of parks and recreational facilities to meet the passive and active leisure needs of all residents and visitors". Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will help to achieve these goals by providing the City's first off-road trail to the community's PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2) growing west side. It will be a plus for residents of the entire community and for visitors to the Dubuque area. Iowa Open Spaces Program Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail also addresses the overall goals of the Iowa Open Spaces Program to "educate the citizens of the state about the needs and urgency of protecting the state's open spaces, plan for the protection of the state's significant open space areas, and acquire and protect those properties on a priority basis through a variety of appropriate means". Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will offer a safe and accessible route with links to west side amenities. On the east, the Iowa 32 trail will link to Marshall Park and Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. On the west, the Iowa 32 trail will link to the Asbury Plaza Shopping Center. Iowa Statewide Comprehensive Statewide Plan Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail is closely tied to many of the priorities and issues of the Iowa Statewide Comprehensive Statewide Plan (SCORP). The SCORP comments that the three most important values for quality trail experience are: health and fitness, aesthetic beauty, and natural area preservation of open space. The SCORP calls for the "expansion and acquisition, development and management of existing...wetlands, recreation and wildlife areas and a need to increase awareness of wildlife diversity programs and non-consuming enjoyment of wildlife on al! lands". Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will provide ready opportunities for health and fitness, aesthetic beauty and appreciation of open space. Statewide Recreation Trails Usage Study In the 1989 Iowa Statewide Recreation Trails Usage Study, elements that were mentioned that contributed most to the trail user's enjoyment were: The trail traverses a variety of landscapes. . The presence of water. . The trail corridor is separate from the roadway. Historical markers are present. The existing Heritage Trail and proposed recreational trails fall into these categories of enjoyment. Ultimately, the City of Dubuque envisions the Heritage Trail as the focal point of a city-wide bicycling and pedestrian system. Links along Iowa 32, 32"d Street, Loras Boulevard, Dodge Street/Highway 20 and Catfish Creek will form a safe, scenic full-city and riverfront loop. Extension of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail with Phase 2 as a side trip off the Heritage Trail system adds to Dubuque's reputation as a tourist destination for both the State of Iowa PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2) and the community. Annual use on the Dubuque County Heritage Trail exceeds 60,000 people with an estimated 30% from out-of-town. Statewide Trails Vision According to the Statewide Trails Vision, the ultimate goal is to "connect communities, parks, natural resources, shopping, employment and other amenities with a comprehensive, multi-modal, easily accessible trails system". Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will connect with other attractions in the community and offer ready access to the Dubuque County Heritage Trail and the City of Dubuque's Heritage Trail Riverfront System via its connection to Phase 1. DMATS Long Range Transportation Plan The entire 5-mile Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail Project is included in the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) 2031 Long Range Transportation Plan. The DMATS Plan includes the comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Network as an example of multi-modal transportation for the Dubuque area. The DMATS Plan calls for hiking and biking trails for recreational purposes and as alternative modes of transportation that will help reduce pollution and highway congestion. Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will help to achieve these goals. City of Dubuque Comprehensive Plan In addition, the 2008 City of Dubuque Comprehensive Plan contains goals for bike/hike trails, riverfront enhancement and increased accessibility to the river as well as the development of neighborhood parks and open space: - Support parks, green space, trails and similar park/open space uses easily accessible to residents at neighborhood level. - Strive to establish Dubuque as a bicycle friendly town, with bike lanes and bike trails where feasible. - Encourage parks, green space, trails and similar park/open space uses easily accessible to residents at neighborhood level. - Encourage and facilitate urban accessibility by walking, cycling and/or public transit as well as by auto. - Encourage the development of pathways that link the community together in a cohesive manner. Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will help to realize these goals. PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2) V. ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF PROJECT Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail is located within the right-of-way for four-lane Iowa 32 from John F. Kennedy Road to Plaza Drive. The IDOT conducted an environmental impact analysis of the highway route to identify and mitigate impacts to flood plains, timber resources, terrain alterations, and wetlands features prior to construction of four-lane Iowa 32. As a result, Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will not impact any such features. Temporary environmental impacts of the proposed project will be limited to those associated with trail construction: noise and dust associated with final grading and paving, and detours associated with any traffic control measures that may be needed. These adverse impacts will be localized to the trail route, with little impact off-site due to the right-of-way width of Iowa 32. Permanent environmental, economic, cultural, aesthetic and social impacts of the proposed project will be beneficial. No adverse permanent impacts are expected. The permanent beneficial impacts of the project will be the creation of a paved, physically-separated bike/hike trail that will be available to all user groups, within easy access of single-family residential neighborhoods on the City's north and west sides, and offering linkages to larger County and City trail systems. PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2j VI. HISTORICAL, ARCHEOLOGICAL, AND ARCHITECTURAL FEATURESIIMPACTS Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail is located within the right-of-way for four-lane Iowa 32 from John F. Kennedy Road to Plaza Drive. The IDOT conducted an environmental impact analysis of the highway route to identify and mitigate impacts to historical, archeological, cultural, and architectural features prior to construction of four- lane Iowa 32. As a result, Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will not impact any such features. PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2) VII. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND PARTICIPATION The City of Dubuque has received interest in and support for acommunity-wide bicycle and pedestrian network for over 15 years. Initial interest began with the City's community visioning process for the tri-state area in 1990-1992. Over 5,000 area residents participated in this process through questionnaires, telephone surveys, public forums, and public hearings. Citizen interest and support from the general populace and from local running and bicycling clubs grew as the City of Dubuque embarked on an update of the Dubuque Comprehensive Plan in 1992-1995. A map and written goals and objectives outlining a community-wide bike/hike system were adopted by the Dubuque City Council in 1995. This was reaffirmed during public forums and public hearings for an update of the Comprehensive Plan in 2000-2002. Concurrent with this planning process, the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) began an update of the Long Range Transportation Plan that identified a community-wide bicycle and pedestrian network for the tri-state area. Again, this network was reaffirmed with the update of the DMATS Plan in 2001 after focus group meetings with trail users and other interest groups, as well as public meetings and public hearings. In 1996, the City of Dubuque developed a Heritage Trail Master Plan with trail users, neighborhood associations and other interest groups. The Master Plan lays out an 18- mile extension of Heritage Trail through Dubuque, and identifies linkages to other trail segments, including the Northwest Arterial (Iowa 32). When the extension of Iowa 32 from John F. Kennedy Road to U.S. 52 was built in 2001-2002, the IDOT included the preliminary grading for the recreational trail along the south side of the road within the highway right-of-way. Construction of Iowa 32 was preceded by an environmental assessment, which included public meetings and required formal hearings about the roadway design and the location of the bike/hike trail in the highway right-of-way. The IDOT used a variety of communication media to keep local officials, adjoining property owners, and the general public informed during the environmental analysis, the project design phase, and then construction. In 2004, DMATS began another update of the Long Range Transportation Plan. Updating the bicycle and pedestrian component of this plan involved open meetings and public hearings with interested user groups, such as local bicycle and running clubs, bicycle shop owners, the Dubuque County Conservation Board, which manages the County's 26-Mile Heritage Trail, and other trail stakeholders. PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2) The City has included the construction of the Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail in its five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP budget is reviewed at public hearings each year as part of the Dubuque City Council's budget process. The City budget is also available for public review and comment at City Hall, the Carnegie- Stout Public Library, and on the City of Dubuque's website. The schedule of public hearings for the City budget is provided to local media and posted on City Channel 8, the City's public access television channel. During bidding and construction of all City trail projects, public notification and participation continues through posting of Dubuque City Council agendas, bid documents, and construction contract awards in the local newspaper, on City Channel 8, at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library and City Hall, and on the City website. Public hearings are conducted by the City Council prior to bidding and upon award of a construction contract. The City typically invites adjoining property owners to neighborhood meetings during project design and prior to construction for better communication and coordination. PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2j VIII. CONSIDERATIONS GIVEN TO MINORITIES, ELDERLY, AND HANDICAPPED City Policy The City of Dubuque gives full consideration to minorities, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in all its bike/hike trail projects. The City has along-standing commitment to a citywide bike/hike network that is accessible to all segments of the general population, including minorities, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. All City bike/hike trail projects comply with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) guidelines and American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines for recreational trail facilities. All City bike/hike trails are open to the public free of charge. Trail Project Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will provide a 10-foot wide paved trail physically separated from the motorized traffic on Iowa 32 by an open space located within the highway right-of-way. This type of facility is well suited for all users. A physically separated pathway like Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail accommodates the greatest number of user groups, by taking into consideration the differing abilities of the potential trail users. This paved off-road trail will facilitate access by youth, older adults, persons with disabilities, and similar special needs populations. The City's initial investment in the citywide bike/hike network has created a 10.5-mile on-street Heritage Trail Riverfront System through many of the community's targeted neighborhoods and the central business district. These areas have a higher than average concentration of racial and ethnic minorities, low and moderate income households, rental units, single-parent households, and elderly persons than the city at large. Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail project will provide access to the significant population of low to moderate income, racially and ethnically diverse, and older households that reside in the north end of Dubuque. The Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail project will be open to all users without a fee, which also facilitates its use by economically disadvantaged persons. PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2) IX. AGREEMENTS AND EASEMENTS Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail is located within the right-of-way of Iowa 32 and is the subject of an agreement between the City of Dubuque and the IDOT. The Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will be part of the City of Dubuque's park system, so use of the trail will be governed by City of Dubuque ordinances like the other bike/hike trail routes in the City's, park system. The Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will be maintained by the City of Dubuque's Leisure Services Department. The Department's Park Division has an annual operating budget and afive-year capital improvement budget for maintenance of the City's parks and trails. PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2) X. ITEMIZED COST ESTIMATE Enclosed is the project cost estimate prepared by the City of Dubuque's Engineering Department for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail. PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2) XI. PHOTOGRAPHS Enclosed is a map of Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail that serves as a key to the vantage points for the following photographs taken along the route. PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE Zj XII. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRED The purpose of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail Public Communications Plan is to ensure public knowledge of this new City trail throughout its development phases, acknowledge partnerships involved in its completion, and encourage continued use of the linkages and amenities the trail will offer. As part of its long-term commitment to a citywide bike/hike network, the City of Dubuque is working diligently to connect Dubuque residents and guests to the Dubuque County Heritage Trail. A key access point to the Heritage Trail for the west side of Dubuque will be the construction of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail. Communication Tools The City of Dubuque uses a variety of communication tools to keep Dubuque citizens informed on local plans and projects. The "City News" newsletter is published bi-monthly by the City's Public Information Office and inserted into utility bills. Through this publication, photographs, updates, and information on City projects are distributed to more than 21,000 households. The Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will be featured in the newsletter. Additionally, City Channel 8, the City's public access television channel, broadcasts text and visual images to the City's cable customers (with a penetration rate of more than 80 percent of households). Information about Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will be displayed for ceremonies and programming. The City's website, www.cityofdubugue.org, is a fast, efficient way to highlight new projects and update ongoing- plans. Free public access to the Internet is available at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library, ensuring that citizens have access to the website. Color images and plan views of Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail as well as the REAP logo sign will be placed on the website. Frequent media releases throughout the year keep local and regional media informed about large projects and translate into media coverage. Media releases will be used for major phases of the development of Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail: grant award, ground-breaking, and ribbon cutting. All these tools would be effective in publicizing Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail and the IDNR /REAP partnership. Recognition Events The City of Dubuque recognizes its major projects with aground-breaking ceremony hosted by the Dubuque Mayor and City Council. Invited to these events are the public,. PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 2) partnership agencies and the media. In addition to showcasing a new public project, a project program is distributed to participants providing background information. To acknowledge the project's completion, aribbon-cutting or dedication ceremony hosted by the Dubuque Mayor and City Council. The public, partnership agencies and the media are invited. A project program of background information is distributed to participants. Again this is another venue to inform the public of major accomplishments and funding partners. Aground-breaking ceremony and aribbon-cutting ceremony will be scheduled for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail. IDNR officials will be invited and recognized at both events for their REAP funding partnership. Public Exhibits The City of Dubuque has utilized exhibits as a way to solicit public input for and inform the general public of City plans and trail projects. These exhibits -which include site plans, architectural drawings, photographs and text -are placed around the city in public gathering places such as the Carnegie-Stout Public Library. These exhibits have included staff on site to record input, self-directed surveys and comment cards, or other response mechanisms. A display of the color images and plan views of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail as well as the REAP logo sign will be placed at Carnegie-Stout Public Library. Signs Attractive signs provides an additional way to acknowledge and thank the partnership agencies that have aided the City of Dubuque in project completion. In addition to the REAP logo sign, informational signs at the east and west termini of Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will identify the funding partners. City of Dubuque -Engineering Division Project Cost Estimate ENGINEERS DATE: 03-Jul-08 ESTIMATE FOR: NORTHWEST ARTERIAL BIKE PATH -PHASE 2 (JFK -Plaza Drive) Based on 10' Bike Path 4300 feet Ion BID ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ESTIMATE QUANTITY UNIT COST COST EXCAVATION 8~ STONE 1 Excavation, Unclassified CY 4666.67 $ 7.00 $ 32,666.67 2 Backfill, Topsoil SY 3333.33 $ 6.00 $ 20,000.00 3 Graded Stone Base Ton 2000.00 $ 12.00 $ 24,000.00 Sub-total $ 76,666.67 contingency (10°/ $ 7,666.67 engineering (10% $ 8,433.33 Total $ 92,766.67 PAVEMENT 4 HMA 300k Binder Course, 1/2" (PG 64-22) Ton 1133.33 $ 62.00 $ 70,266.67 Sub-total $ 70,266.67 contingency (10°/ $ 7,026.67 engineering (10% $ 7,729.33 Total $ 85,022.67 SY 3333.33 $ 2.00 $ 6,666.67 Each 10.00 $ 150.00 $ 1,500.00 Each 6.00 $ 100.00 $ 600.00 LF 4266.67 $ 0.30 $ 1,280.00 LS 1.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 LS 1.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 LS 1.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 Sub-total $ 21,046.67 contingency (10°/ $ 2,104.67 engineering (10% $ 2,315.13 Total $ 25,466.47 Base Bid Sub-Total $ 167,980.00 Contingency (10%) $ 16,798.00 Construction Engineerin g & Inspection (10%) $ 18,477.80 MISCELLANEOUS 5 Seed 6 Signs 7 Pavement Markings - Text/Symbols 8 Pavement Markings -Linear 9 Erosion Control Plan -Operating Procedures 10 Traffic Control & Safety Control 11 Mobilization Total Construction Estimate: ~ $ 203,255.80 Prepared by: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589-4210 Return to: Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589-4210 RESOLUTION NO. -09 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION (REAP) FUNDING TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR PHASE 2 OF THE IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL. Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has announced the availability of Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Funding; and Whereas, pedestrian and bicycle facilities are eligible activities for this funding; and Whereas, the City has adopted a Comprehensive Plan that identified abike/pedestrian network that includes a trail along Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to sign and submit this application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Funding for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail. Section 2. That in the event said application is approved, the City Council hereby provides its written assurance that the completed project will be adequately maintained for its intended public use for a minimum of twenty (20) years following the project. Section 3. That the City of Dubuque agrees to abide by all local, state and federal requirements applicable to the proposed budget. Passed, approved and adopted this day of 2008. Attest: Roy D. Buol, Mayor Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REAP GRANT APPLICATION 1. GRANT PROGRAM Place a mark next to the appropriate grant program(s). Check all that apply. ^ Private/Public Open Space Acquisition ^ County Conservation ® City Parks and Open Spaces ^ Joint Application* * NOTE: A joint project is two or more entities applying for separate parts of the same project. The applications of ALL ENTITIES involved must be selected to make a valid project; if any of the entities is not selected for funding, none of the others can receive funding. For a joint application, one entity must be designated as point of contact in Section 2.b. below. Clearly present in the application the respective shares of project costs from various REAP accounts (e.g. City Parks and Open Spaces Account and County Conservation Account). Attach cooperative agreements between joint applicants explaining responsibilities for project acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance. 2. a. APPLICANT(S): City of Dubuque, Iowa b. CONTACT PERSON: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager c. EMAIL ADDRESS: lcarsten@cityofdubuque.org d. MAILING ADDRESS: 50 W. 13`h Street CITY & ZIP CODE: Dubuque, IA 52001 e. TELEPHONE #: 563/589-4210 3. a. PROJECT TITLE: Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail -Phase 2 b. Is the project for this grant request a portion of a larger, overall project to be implemented over amulti-year period? ^ No ®Yes -~ If yes, write in the number of yeazs and estimated overall project cost in the spaces provided below. Number of years: 5 Estimated overall cost: $1000000 NOTE: The information requested in this section is for the activities involved in this particulaz grant request only. 4. a. ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS: Related to land acquisition: $0.00 Related to development: $203,255.80 Other types of costs: $0.00 List types: 0 TOTAL: $203,255.80 b. AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUESTED: $200,000.00 c. AMOUNT OF LOCAL OR PRNATE MATCH MONEY*: 3,255.80 *25% minimum match required for private/public open space acquisition program. No match is required for city and county projects. 1 of 6 d. PRIVATE MATCH IN FORM OF (Check only one): (Required for private/public open space acquisition program only.) ® Cash ^ Land Value ^ Letter of Credit e. SOURCE OF PRNATE MATCH (list all): City General Fund 5. TYPE OF PROJECT: ^ Land acquisition* ~ Number of Acres: ® Development ^ Combination of land acquisition and development* -~ Number of Acres: ^ Other -~ Please describe *List number of acres to be acquired and complete Section 10. 6. PROJECT SUMMARY Briefly describe project in 75 words or less in the space provided below. Do not include justification and support statements in this summary. Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will extend approximately 1 mile along Iowa 32 (locally known as the Northwest Arterial) on the north side of Dubuque. The trail will begin at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Road with Iowa 32, and extend westerly as a physically separated 10-foot wide paved trail along the north side of Iowa 32 to the intersection of Plaza Drive with Iowa 32. 7. OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT SITE Development projects only ^ Fee Title ^ Lease Agreement* ®Other ~ Please describe IDOT ROW *If leased, attach a copy of lease agreement 8. ESTIMATED PROJECT DATES a. Start 7/1/09 b. Completion 12/31/09 9. ESTIMATED ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT: $0.00 Private/Public Open Space Acquisition Program Only 2of6 10. ACQUISITION SCHEDULE: This section does not apply to projects that involve only development. NOTE: If you need additional space to list all parcels, reproduce the chart on a separate sheet of paper, number it Page 3a, and attach between Pages 3&4. Code* Parcel Number on Map or Photo Estimated Date of Acquisition # of Acres Average Price Per Acre Estimated Value of Land Acquisition without incidentals Estimated Value of Existing Improvements to be Acquired Total Estimated Cost TOTAL Number Total f P l & A o arce s cres Estimated Appraisal Costs * Code: 1. Negotiated Purchase 2. Condemnation Estimated Survey Costs 3. Donation Other Incidental Costs Grant total Land Acquisition Cost Overall Cost per Acre Including Incidentals 3 of 6 11. APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE Upon signing in the space provided below, the applicant agrees to conform with the requirements in the following two paragraphs pertaining to ADA/Section 504 accessibility guidelines and civil rights assurance. Assurance of Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 I, the undersigned, certify that the [City of Dubuque] or [ County Conservation Board] has reviewed the ADA/Section 504 accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities as required by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Requirements put forth in the guidelines will be complied with as applicable to our proposed Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant project. Additionally, any new facilities built or acquired by the [city or county conservation board] will comply with the guidelines where applicable. Civil Rights Assurance of Compliance The [City of Dubuque] or [ County Conservation Board] hereby agrees that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to the end that no person in the United States shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Applicant-Recipient receives grant funds or other assistance from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any measures to effectuate this agreement. This assurance is binding on the Applicant-Recipient, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or persons whose signature appears below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicant-Recipient. Applicant's Signature Date Mayor Applicant's Title 12. CITY COUNCIL OR COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD APPROVAL (For City and County Projects Only) I, the undersigned, certify that the city council of Dubuque or the County Conservation Board has on the date of July 21, 2008 reviewed this proposed project and approved its submittal for Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant consideration. Signature: City Mayor or County Conservation Board Chairperson Date 13. COUNTY RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE REVIEW/COMMENTS - Required for private/public open spaces acquisition projects, as well as city and county grant requests. I, the undersigned, verify that the Dubuque County Resource Enhancement Committee reviewed the proposed project for which this application is submitted. A summary of all comments made by the Committee has been provided on a separate sheet of paper to the applicant for attachment to this application. My signature and the date of signature are also on the separate sheet of comments. A mark on this line indicates that the project was reviewed, but the Committee did not make any comments for attachment to the application. Signature: Chairperson, County Resource Enhancement Committee 4 of 6 Date