Hillcrest project CDBG ApplicaCity Manager's Office
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864
(319) 5894110
(319) 589-4149 FAX
January 3, 2000
Jim Gonyier
Management Advisor
East Central Intergovernmental Association
Suite 330, Nesler Centre
P.O. Box 1140
Dubuque, IA 52004-1140
SAI:IA991208-039 CDBG Application
Dubuque County Application for Hillcrest Family Services
Educational Services Facilities
Dear Mr. Gonyier:
TI'tis is in response to your letter of December 22 requesting comment on the above-captioned
application. The application is for State CDBG funding for Hillcrest Family Services to
construct an educational facility for youth who have been diagnosed with behavioral diSorders.
The proposed project does not duplicate, run counter to, or need coordination with any other
similar program or project being carried out by the City of Dubuque.
This project is consistent with a goal of the Dubuque Comprehensive Plan which is "To create
and deliver a quality education that allows all students to maeh their highest potential." One of
the stated objectives under this goal is to "support a comprehensive educational program that
provides services to students ranging from severely and profoundly disabled programs through
gifted programs and advanced placement courses."
We are supportive of the proposed project and would encourage the Iowa Department of
Economic Development to approve Dubuque County's application on behalf of Hillcmst Family
Services.
Michael Van Milligen
City Manager
Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork
EAST CENTRAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL ASSOCIATION
DUBUQUE METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY
EASTERN IOWA REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS (JTPA) (PJ) (WTW)
ECIA REGIONAL PLANNING AFFILIATION
E.C.I.A~ BUSINESS GROWTH, INC.
December 22, 1999
Michael Van Milligen
City Manager
City Hall
13th & Central
Dubuque, IA 52001
SAI:IA991208-039 (Dubuque) County CDBG Application for Hillcrest Family
Services to Construct Educational Services Facilities
Dear Mr. Van Milligan:
We are enclosing information in regard to the proposal as described above that has been
submitted by the indicated applicant for review and comment.
As part of the review process, we are requesting your comments concerning the proposal.
Specifically, does the proposal appear to duplicate, mn counter to, or need coordination with any
other similar program or project being carried out in your jurisdiction? Should the proposal be
revised to increase its effectiveness or efficiency in relationship to other programs or projects?
Does the proposal contribute to the achievement of your objectives and priorities?
If you have any comments you would like to make concerning the proposal, we would appreciate
an initial response within ten days.
Sincerely,
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Jim Gonyier
Management Advisor
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Enclosure
Suite 330, Nesler Centre · P.O. Box 1140 · Dubuque, IA 52004-1140 * (319)556-4166 ° Fax (319)556-0348
E-Mail: ecia@mwci.net
IOWA NOTIFICATION OF INTENT FORM
Area-Wide Clearinghouse Review
CDBG Community Facilities and Services Fund Application
Applicants must notify the area-wide clearinghouse (located in each Of the regional councils of governments) that
they intent to apply for funds. This notification may be submitted to the area-wide clearinghouse at the same time
the application is submitted to IDED (send the original Notification of Intent form to the appropriate clearinghouse;
submit a copy to IDED with the CDBG application). The clearinghouse has 30 days to review the proposal and
submit comments to IDED. Clearinghouse review is not required for local governments in area XI.
1. Applicant Name Dubuaue County
Address 720 Central Ave.
City Dubuque State IA Zip Code 52001 County Dubuaue
Educational "
Project Type: Facility Federal Catalog of Domestic Assistance Number:
Location (attach a map for construction projects): 2005 Asbury Rd.. Dubuoue - See attached map.
Narrative explanation of project (e.g., purpose, beneficiaries). Attach additional pages if necessary.
Dubuque County proposes to provide CDGB funds to Hillcrest Family Services through a subrecipient
agreement to construct an 8,976 sq. ft. educational services facility to provide educational opportunities for
303 persons (youth) who have been diagnosed with behavioral disorders.
Do you give assurance there will be compliance with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 and will this assurance be made as part of the initial application?
[] YES [] NO
Do you give assurance your organization or any contractor hired by your organization will adhere to a
policy of equal employment opportunity in connection w th this project?
[] YES [] NO
Name and address of agency to which application is being made: Iowa Deoartment of Economic
Develooment. 200 East Grand Ave.. Des Moines IA 50309
Sources of Funds: Type of Assistance:
FederaIGrant $ 475.000.00 BasicGrant
Federal Loan $ Supplemental.
State Funds $ Loan
Local Funds $ Loan Guarantee
Other $ . 475.000.00 Block Grant Funds 475,000.00
Total $ 950,000.00 Other
9. Are there known sites of historical interest or archeological remains on the land to be used?
[] YES [] NO (If yes, explain).
10. Is it understood that if construction work unearths an item of historical or archaeological interest, the work will
be delayed sufficient time to notify the State Historical Preservation Officer or the State Archaeologist?
[] YES [] NO '
10. Name and Title of Applicant Manager Mark Schneider. ECIA Proaram Supervisor
Address PO Box 1140
City Dubuque State IA Zip Code 52004-1140 Telephone 319-556-4166
Date --12/6/99
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Hillcrest Family Services
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