Comiskey Park Legacy Grant Agreement Copyrighted
April 16, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 16.
ITEM TITLE: Comiskey Park Legacy Grant Agreement
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to
sign a grant agreement with the lowa Department of Natural
Resources for Land and Water Conservation Fund
assistance from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy
Partnership Program of the National Park Service for
implementation of the Comiskey Park Development
Project.
RESOLUTIONAuthorizing LWCF ORLP GrantAgreement
with lowa Department of Natural Resources for Comiskey
Park Development
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt
Resolution(s)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Comiskey Park Legacy Grant Agreement-NNM Memo City Manager Memo
Laura Memo Staff Memo
State Agreement Supporting Documentation
Application Supporting Documentation
Federal Agreement Supporting Documentation
Resolution Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Land and Water Conservation Fund Legacy Grant Agreement for
Comiskey Park Development Project
DATE: April 4, 2018
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council authorization for
the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with the lowa Department of Natural Resources for
Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance in the amount of$508,000 from the
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service for
implementation of the Comiskey Park Development Project.
The local matching funds in the amount of$692,748 are available in the Fiscal Year
2018 and Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Improvement Program budgets.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
THE CTTY OF Dubuque
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: LWCF Legacy Grant Agreement for Comiskey Park Development Project
DATE: April 4, 2018
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memo is to seek City Council authorization to sign the enclosed grant
agreement with the lowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for Land &Water
Conservation Fund (LWCF) assistance in the amount of$508,000 from the Outdoor
Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program of the National Park Service for
implementation of the Comiskey Park Development Project. The IDNR grant agreement, the
grant application, supporting documents, and a resolution are enclosed.
BACKGROUND
The National Park Service provides Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
grants to acquire and/or develop public lands for outdoor recreation purposes consistent
with the LWCF goals, but specifically targeting projects located within or serving
jurisdictions with urbanized areas with a population of 50,000 or more and consisting of
densely settled territory. Further, the Legacy Program specifically targeting projects located
in or directly accessible to neighborhoods or communities that are underserved in terms of
parks and recreation resources and where there are significant populations of people who
are economically disadvantaged, minority, and/or youth.
DISCUSSION
The 3.74-acre Comiskey Park serves as the only convenient outdoor space for Dubuque's
low-income Washington and North End Neighborhoods. Existing amenities (playground
equipment, skate park, tennis court, basketball courts, softball field, soccer goals,
community center) are overused and do not meet current recreation demands. The City of
Dubuque recently purchased an adjacent 1.95-acre parcel for the Bee Branch project which
expanded Comiskey Park after the project completion. Expansion efforts will increase
recreation access, enhance quality of life and improve health outcomes for Dubuque's
disadvantaged households.
The goals of the LWCF ORLP Program are in concert with the City's initiative to expand
Comiskey Park, develop a master plan, and construct the improvements to be outlined in
the master plan. An initial community planning process was launched, and proposed
improvements include a splash park, additional basketball courts, all-inclusive playground
equipment, shade structures, and more green space.
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The total estimated project cost is $1,200,748. The LWCF ORLP grant program requires a
minimum of 50% of local match. The City already has budgeted nearly $700,000 to develop
the master plan and start implementing improvements, which exceeds the 50% minimum
local match.
The local match includes funding specifically for Comiskey Park improvements and funding
associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project for making the safe, compelling
connection between the linear park created by the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project,
Comiskey Park, and the Heritage Trail that all connect at E. 24th Street. Receipt of the
LWCF ORLP grant funding ensures that the funding necessary to construct the
improvements to be identified in the master plan is available.
BUDGETIMPACT
The local matching funds for the LWCF ORLP grant are available in the Fiscal Year 2018
and Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets as follows:
FY18 CIP Title/Description Amount
3601105 Comiskey Landscaping $50,000
3501544 Comiskey Improvements 30,379
3501578 Replace Comiskey Park Amenities 60,052
1022292 Comiskey Playground Replacement 202,317
3401654 Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project 250,000 (Connection to Comiskey)
Subtotal $592,748
FY19 CIP Title/Description Amount
3602739 Comiskey Park Sidewalk Lighting $100,000
Total of City Funds $692,748
LWCF ORLP Grant 508,000
Project Grand Total $1,200,748
RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends that the City Council adopt the enclosed resolution authorizing the
Mayor to sign on behalf of the City of Dubuque, the LWCF ORLP Grant Agreement with the
IDNR for$508,000 toward the Comiskey Park Development Project.
Enclosures
cc: Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Alexis Steger, Senior Budget Analyst
Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager
Dan Kroger, Recreation Division Manager
Farris Muhammad, Multicultural Family Center Director
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Steve Brown, Project Manager
Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer
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Prepared by: Laura Carstens, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone: 589-4210
Return to: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone: 589-4121
;RESOLUTION NO. 95-18
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LWCF ORLP GRANT AGREEMENT WITH IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR COMISKEY PARK DEVELOPMENT
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has allocated Land & Water
Conservation Fund (LWCF) assistance in the amount of $508,000 from the Outdoor
Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program of the National Park Service for
implementation of the Comiskey Park Development Project and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's 2017 Comprehensive Plan includes
recommendations to conserve natural areas, preserve key environmental features and
provide recreational, opportunities for all in park and open space areas.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to sign the LWCF ORLP Grant
agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the Comiskey Park
Development Project on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby provides its written assurance that the
completed project will be adequately maintained for its intended use in accordance with
state and federal requirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of Api ll, 2018.
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Attest:
Kevin S. Firnst'a I, City Clerk
Dam T. Resnidk, Mayor Pro -Tem
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FEDERAL LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM
CFDA #: 15.916, Outdoor Recreation/Acquisition, Development & Planning
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
PROJECT AGREEMENT
COUNTY: DUBUQUE
PROJECT NO.: 19-01321
NAME OF PARTICIPATING AGENCY: CITY OF DUBUQUE
DUNS NUBMER:
ADDRESS: 50 W 13TH ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
PROJECT TITLE: COMISKEY PARK
PROJECT PERIOD: 3/1/18 —12/31/20
PROJECT SCOPE: (Description of Project)
RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING COMISKEY PARK WITH A SPLASH
PARK, BASKETBALL COURTS, NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, SHADE
STRUCTURES AND IMPROVED GREEN SPACE FOR PLAY, LOCATED OFF
EAST 24TH STREET, DUBUQUE, IOWA.
PROJECT SEGMENT COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT:
PROJECT COST: ATTACHMENTS:
Total Cost $ 1,096,000.00
1. General Provisions
Fund (LWCF) amount not to exceed 50% (Dated:) October 2016
Fund (LWCF) Amount
Cost of this Segment
Assistance this Segment
$ 508,000.00 (48%)
$ 1,096,000.00
$ 508,000.00
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES GOVERNOR KIM REYNOLDS
. LT.GOVERNOR ADAM GREGG
DIRECTOR CHUCKGIPP
Apri14, 2018
CITY OF DUBUQUE
50 W 13TH ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
Re: Project#19-01321, COMISKEY PARK
This letter is to inform you that the National Park Service has approved federal assistance from the Land&
Water Conservation Fund far the project identified above.
Attached is your Project Agreement #19-01321, CONIISKEY PARK, between the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources, Land and Water Conservation Fund and the CITY OF DUBUQUE. Please have the
appropriate official sign and rebxrn to the Agreementto my attention. Afully executed copy will be returned
to your office. The beginning date of the project agreement is the date the project is officially approved by
the National Park Service, ar the date a waiver of retroactively had been granted.
No costs will be reimbursed for items purchased priar to the beginning date of the project agreement(except
preliminary construction costs for items such as site planning, construction design,feasibility studies, etc.,
or unless a waiver of retroactively has been granted). Development costs are first incurred at the start of
actual physical wark on the project site (such as clearing of ground, the beginning of construction of a
building, ar the delivery of material to the site). Acquisition costs are incurred when the participant takes
the signed deed, lease, or other appropriate conveyance.
Please read the enclosed agreement and general conditions from your application to be aware of your
obligations. All acquisition and/or development wark must be completed by the expiration date. If you
have any questions,please contact me at 515-725-8213.
Sincerely,
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Kathleen Moench
Budget and Finance Bureau
Enclosures
WALLACE BUILDING, 502 E 9�"ST, DES MOINES IA 50319
Phone:515-725-8200 www.lowaDN R.aov Fax:515-725-8201
FEDERAL LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM
CFDA#: 15916, Outdoor Recreation/Acquisition,Development&Planning
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATiJRAL RESOURCES
PROJECT AGREEMENT
COUNTY: DUBUQUE
PROJECT NO.: 19-01321
NANIE OF PARTICIPATING AGENCY: CITY OF DUBUQUE
DUNS NLJBMER:
ADDRESS: 50 W 13TH ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
PROJECT TITLE: COMISKEY PARK
PROJECT PERIOD: 3/1/18-12/31/20
PROJECT SCOPE: (Description of Project)
RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING COMISKEY PARK WITH A SPLASH
PARK, BASKETBALL COURTS, NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, SHADE
STRUCTURES AND IMPROVED GREEN SPACE FOR PLAY, LOCATED OFF
EAST 24TH STREET, DUBUQUE, IOWA.
PROJECT SEGMENT COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT:
PROJECT COST: ATTACHIVIEN'PS:
Total Cost $ 1,096,000.00 1. General Provisions
Fund(LWCF) amount not to exceed 50% (Dated:) October 2016
Fund(LWCF) Amount $ 508,000.00 (48%)
Cost of this Segment $ 1,096,000.00
Assistance this Segxnent $ 508,000.00
The State of Iowa, represented by the Director, Department of Natural Resources, and the local agency
named on the reverse side, mutually agree to perform this agreement in accordance with the Land and Water
Conservation Fund Act of 1965, 78 Stat. 897 (1964) as amended, with the general provisions attached
hereto and made a part hereof, and with the approved project proposal including attachments and any
amendment thereto which have been or will be submitted for this project.
The State hereby promises, in consideration of the promises made by the local agency herein, to take the
necessary steps and action and to attempt to enter an agreement and any necessary amendments to obtain
federal cost-sharing for that portion of the project cost referred to on the reverse side as "Fund Amount," to
accept such funds from the United States and disburse the same to reimburse the local agency that portion
of the total project cost that is the United States' share. It is understood by the parties hereto that this
agreement shall not obligate State of Iowa funds for the project costs described herein, to execute the project
or project segment described on the reverse side in accordance with the terms of the agreement. It is further
understood that incurred costs will not be reimbursed without written approval that such federal funds have
been encumbered.
The following special project terms and conditions were added to this agreement before the parties signed
it hereto:
Afinal billing for reimbursement shall be submitted to the State not later than 90 days following
the expiration of the project period. Failure to do so shall, at the discretion of the State, be
cause for termination of the project with no further reimbursement of fiords.
The grantee shall comply with 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart B -Audit Requirements for State and
Local Governments.
STATE OF IOWA LOC GENCY
By:
Chuck Gipp, Director
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Date
By: A4 /L,
Signd re
Name a, Title:
David T. Resnick, Mayor Pro -Tem
DEPARTMENT OF NATiJRAL RESOURCES
LAND & WATER CONSERVATION FUND
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS -PERFORMANCE& ADMINISTRATION
Arraneements with Participant. It is the responsibility of the State to make arrangements with other public
agencies suitable and adequate to insure successful performance of projects and to enable the continued
operation and maintenance of aided facilities and properties for public outdoor recreational use. States shall
assure that Participants comply with the terms of the project agreement,the provisions of the NPS, and all
relevant laws, rules and regulations. States shall be responsible for the actions of Participants relating to
the execution of projects.
PROJECT PERFORMANCE
1. Performance of Construction bv Contract When the total value of construction wark to be performed
by a contract exceeds $25,000, the following requirements shall apply with respect to performance of
the wark:
A. Bids and Awards. Competitive open bidding shall be required, unless the National Park Service
(NPS) waives the requirement. When the Participant considers the lowest bidder unqualified,
incapable or not responsible,the next lowest bidder may be approved. Justification for acceptance
of a no-bid contract or awarding of contracts to other than the lowest bidder shall be subject to the
approval of the NPS.
B. Chan¢e Orders. The organization involved shall issue written change orders to the contract for all
necessary changes to the facility. Any change which alters the nature or purpose of the facility
must be approved by the Director, NPS. Such change orders shall be filed and preserved for a
period of three years after the completion of the project. Change orders should be made part of the
project file and kept for audits.
C. Information to be Given Bidders Concernin¢Federal Funds. The Participant or State shall inform
bidders that federal funds are being used to assist in construction. It is preferable to include this
information in notices released priar to the issuance of bid invitations.
D. Accevtance of the Contract Wark. The Participant or State has full responsibility for deterxnining
that the recreation facility is complete and ready for acceptance.
2. Compliance With State and Local Laws. Construction must comply with those State and Local laws,
the violation of which may endanger the completion or utilization of the facilities. Any penalties
assessed for noncompliance cannot be matched with federal funds.
3. Comvliance With Federal Laws. The organization involved, and contractors shall comply with all
Federal laws pertaining directly and indirectly to the proposed construction, including Executive Order
10925, as amended by the Executive Order 11114, which prohibits discrimination in employment.
ACCOUNTS &RECORDS
1. Financial Resvonsibilitv. The State shall be responsible for the financial management of accepted
projects. Appropriate internal controls must, therefore, be adopted and installed to insure that the
project is accomplished in the most efficient and economical manner.
2. Accountin¢For Funds Received. The State shall provide such fund accounting procedures as may be
necessary to assure proper disbursement and accounting for Fund monies paid to the State pursuant to
the Act. The accounting procedure should be based on generally-accepted accounting standards and
principles and generally meet the following minimum requirements,unless the Director,NPS agrees to
exceptions:
A. Establishxnent of separate accounts and supparting documents for each project. Each project
account should be identified by the number assigned to the property by the NPS (i.e. 19-00600).
B. Identification of all receipts in sufficient detail to show the source of such receipts.
C. Itemization of all supporting records to project expenditures in sufficient detail to show the exact
nature of each expenditure.
D. Cross-referencing to each expenditure with the supporting purchase order, contract, voucher, bill,
eta These supparting documents should contain the signature of the official authorized to approve
such expenditures.
E. Maintenance of adequate records, approved by he appropriate official,to show that all salaries and
wages charged against projects are authorized.
F. Maintenance of detailed payroll vouchers (names/gross amounts)for salaries/wages.
G. Identification of invoices/vouchers charged to project number, account number date, and expense
classification.
H. When payment is by check, the canceled check should be identified and filed, when by cash,they
must be supported by receipts.
L Establishxnent of adequate internal systems of financial control following generally-accepted
accounting and auditing principles.
The State shall require political subdivisions of public agencies,to which federal funds have been transferred,
to provide similar accounting procedures as are requued of the State by the NPS.
3. Record Retention. The financial records, including all documents to support entries on the accounting
records and to substantiate charges for each project,must be kept readily available for examination by
duly-authorized representatives of the NPS, the Department of Interior, and the General Accounting
Office. All such records shall be retained and available for inspection for a period of three years after
final payment.
PROJECT BILLING&DOCUMENTATION
Project billings shall be submitted to the State on the following basis:
1. Up to $10,000 total project cost-one billing.
2. Up to $50,000 total project cost-no more than two billings.
3. Up to $150,000 total project cost-no more than three billings.
4. Over $150,000 total project cost-no more than four billings.
5. Contract land purchases -one billing.
In addition the following inforxnation is required for reimbursement:
1. Each development project billing shall include all expenditures for items with a cost of$25,000 or
less (i.e. - 100 percent item completion).
2. Submit one copy of all supporting documentation.
a. The exact nature of each expenditure.
b. The date the expense was incurred.
c. Evidence that the expense is chargeable to the project, copy of advertisement for bids and bid
spread sheet or minutes of bid letting meeting.
d. Evidence that the expense has been paid, photocopies of cancelled checks.
e. Statement that there will be no request for sales tax refund made. Deduct any sales tax paid
from total expenses.
3. Submit the attached claim voucher; signed, dated, include your federal ID number and the amount
to be reimbursed.
4. Submit photos of the completed project and a legal description of the park property.
Realizing that accounting procedures and methods of paying claims varies from agency to agency, the
Departxnent realizes that photocopies may be sent in instead of original bills, invoices and/or estimates.
Any State sales tax refund received under the provisions of Chapter 422.45('�of the Code of Iowa must be
deducted from the total project costs.
Income that accrues to a fund-assisted area during the project period from sources other than the intended
recreational use must also be deducted from the total project cost Examples include sale or rental of
buildings, sale of timber, gravel, etc., rental of land, and agricultural income to participant. After project
period, all income should be used to further the development of the project.
FAILiJRE TO SUBMIT THE NECESSARY DOCiJAdENTATION WILL UNNECESSARILY DELAY
THE ISSUANCE OF A REIMBURSEMENT WARRANT.
NOTICE
It is essential that the project be developed in conforxnance with the project proposal submitted and the
project agreement. This is particularly true regarding the number of facilities to be constructed or installed.
The Departxnent and the NPS must approve any significant change in location or number of facilities before
work can begin.
ANY DEVIATION FROM THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY JEOPARDIZE YOUR FEDERAI,
ASSISTANCE ON SOME PORTION OF YOUR PROJECTS.
DEPARTMENT OF NATiJRAL RESOURCES
LAND & WATER CONSERVATION FUND
ACQUISITION PROJECTS -PERFORMANCE&ADMINISTRATION
Arraneements with Participant. It is the responsibility of the State to make arrangements with other public
agencies suitable and adequate to insure successful performance of projects and to enable the continued
operation and maintenance of aided facilities and properties for public outdoor recreational use. States shall
assure that Participants comply with the terms of the project agreement,the provisions of the NPS, and all
relevant laws, rules and regulations. States shall be responsible for the actions of Participants relating to
the execution of projects.
ACCOUNTS &RECORDS
1. The participating agency will establish a separate account for each land acquisition project which will
be identified by the number assigned to the project by the NPS. Supporting documents such as claims
for land costs should also be referenced with the NPS project number.
2. All financial records pertaining to the project must be kept readily available for examination by Federal
auditors. All such records shall be retained for inspection for a period of three years after the project is
completed ar terminated and a final audit on the project conducted.
PROJECT BILLING&DOCUMENTATION
A project billing may be submitted at any time after the appraisals have been approved and payment far the
land has been made. Please submit four(4)copies of the attached claim voucher,to include signature,date,
federal ID number and requested reimbursement amount.
1. Statement of Just Compensation for each tract of land.
2. Written Offer to Buy.
3. Statement of Differences in Value for each tract(when necessary).
4a. Application for Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred in Selling Real Property with attached
documentation-each tract, or;
4b. Application for Relocation Assistance with attached documentation - each tract plus written notice to
vacate.
5. Certificate of Title for each tract of land prepared by the participating agency's official legal officer
indicating title to be in the name of the participating agency.
6. Photocopies of the deeds.
7. Photocopies of cancelled checks/warrants issued in payment for land costs, incidental expenses and
relocation expenses.
FAILiJRE TO SUBNIIT SATISFACTORY DOCiJAdENTATION WITH THE PROJECT BILLING WILL
UNNECESSARILY DELAY THE ISSUANCE OF A REIMBURSEMENT WARRANT.
SHADED AREA FOR DNR USE ONLY
ACCOUNTING DEPT. RETURN ONE COPY TQ KMOENCH
DOC#: DATE:
WARRANT#:
CITY OF DUBUQUE
50 W 13TH ST
DUBUQUE,IA 52001
STATE ID#: CV:
FUND/DEPT/ORG/$
DEPARTMENT OF NATiJRAL RESOURCES
PROJECT BILLING- LAND & WATER CONSERVATION FUND
Project billings must be accompanied by all required documentation (invoices, canceled checks, deeds, etc.) covering
expenditures included in the billing. If you have questions, please contact the Budget& Grants Bureau at 515-725-8213.
Make additional copies as needed.
Grant Recipient: CITY OF DUBUQUE Project#: 19-01321
Project Title: COMISKEY PARK
Final Billing: Y or N
Dates Covered by this Billing: From: To:
Use the table below to list your budget items and the expenditures for each item. You should follow the budget items
rovided with our ant ro osal as closel as ossible.
Budget Item Budget Expenditures This "To Date" Item
Amount Billing Expenditures
Totals
Less Expenditures In Excess of Total Authorized Project Budget: �
Total "To Date" Expenditures:
CLAIM REQUEST �%OF "TO DATE" EXPENDITLJRES):
LESS PREVIOUS PAYMENTS OF:
TOTAL CLAIM TO BE PAID:
Land Acquisition-List each parcel separately by parcel#. Use purchase price or appraised value,whichever is the lesser.
I certify that this billing is correct and just based upon actual payment(s) of record by the grant recipient, and that the work
and services are in accord with the approved grant.
Signature: Date:
Print Name:
Title: Phone#:
SECTION I I-LW CF APPLICATION
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND
Applications due May 10'"
GRANT APPLICATION AND APPLICANT INFORMATION
1. PROJECT
ProjectTitle: ComiskeyPark
Project 911 Address: 255 East 24th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
2.TYPE OF PROJECT
❑Acquisition � Development ❑ Combination #of Acres Acquired: 1.95
3.APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Agency: City of Dubuque Contact Person: Teri Goodmann
EmaiC tgoodman@ciryofdubuque.org Telephone #: (563) 589-4110
Applicant Mailing Address: 50 W. 13th Sheet DUNS #: 0931053020000
City&Zip Code: Dubuque 52001 County: Dubuque
4. DESCRIPTION & COSTS
Pro ect Descri tion: Maximum of 100 words summarizin the ro ect and use of LWCF Funds
The 374-acre Comiskey Park serves as the only cornenient outdoor space for Dubuque's low-income
Washington and North End Neighborhoods. Existing amenities (playground equipment, skate park, tennis
court, basketball courts, softball field, soccer goals, community center) are overused and do not meet
current recreation demands. The City of Dubuque recently purchased an adjacent 1.95 acre parcel to
expand Comiskey Park. Expansion efforts will increase recreation access, enhance quality of life and
improve hea�th outwmes for Dubuque's disadvantaged households. A community planning process has
launched, and proposed improvements include a splash park, additional basketball courts, all-inclusive
play round equipment, shade structures, and more reen space.
Project Costs Qnduding Required 50°/ Cash Match):
Federal LWCF Funds Requested: $ 508,000
Local Share:
Source: City of Dubuque $ 334,000
Source: State of lowa $ 374,000
Donations: $
Total Project Cost $ 1,216,00�
5. OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT SITE & PREVIOUS LWCF GRANTS AT SITE
Date Project Site Acquired: March 21, 2016 (Development Projects ONy)
Previous LWCF Grants Awarded at Project Site ❑ Yes � No
If yes, List Project Numbers:
6. SIGNATURE
Upon signing in the space provided, the Applicant agrees to conform with the Americans with Disabilities and
Civil Rights Acts, as well as keeping the Project Site op to ihe public for outdoor recreation in perpetuity and
com,p ting the 5 Year Post�ompletion Inspection Reports.
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RESOWTIONN0. 180-16 SECTIONII -�WCFAPPLICATION
PROJECTPROPOSAL
Part I- RESOLUTION ON ACQUISITION OR DEVELOPMENT FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION
CoUnty: Dubuque
WHEREAS, the ��N of o�b�q�e, iowa (City/County) is interested in acquiring lands or
developing outdoor recreational facilities on ihe followinc� described project for the enjoyment of the citizenry of
Site Name: �om�skey cark and the State lowa.
Site Add�ess �55 E 24th Street, �ubuque, lowa
PfOjECI Titl2: ComiskeY Park Master Plan Implementation
Total Estimated CosC $ i,ol6,000
Brief Description of Project:
The project involves the expansion of Comiskey Park,which serves serves the Washington and North End Neigh6orhoods Existing
park ameni[ies(playgrountl equipment,skate park,tennis court,basketball mur[s,and soccer goals)do not meetcurrent recreacion
demands.A 1.95 acre parcel was acquired in eady 2016 to grow the park footprint The Ciry has 6egun to develop ffie master plan
using a mmmunity engagemen[process to redesign exis6ng amenities antl/or atld new elements such as a splash park.
AND, Land and Water Conservation Fund financial assistance is being sought for the acquisition or
development of said outdoor recreational facilities,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Ciry Council of the City of Du6uque pA) that the project
desCribetl above be authofized,
AND, be it further resolved that said c�ry cou�di make application to the
lowa Department ot Natural Resources to seek Land and Water Conservation Fund financial assistance from
the National Park Service in the amount of Sa % of the actual cost of the project,
AND, be it further resolved that said ��ry co�ncn certifies to the following:
1. That is will accept the terms and conditions set forth in the NPS Grants-in-Aid Manual and which will be a
part of the ProjectAgreement for any grant awarded under the attached proposal.
2. That it is in compiete accord with the attached proposal and that it will carry out the acquisition andlor
development in the manner described in the proposai and any plans and specifications attached thereto
unless prior approval for any change has been received from the lowa Department of Natural Resources.
3. That is has the ability and intention to finance its share of the cost of the project and that the project will be
operated and maintained at the expense of said cty co�nni for public outdoor recreational use.
4. That no financial assistance has been given or promised under any other federal program or activiry with
regard to the proposed project.
5. That it will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, cobr, or natural origin in the use of any
property or failure acquired or developed pursuant to Ihis proposal, and shall comply with the terms and
intent of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, P.L 88-352 (1964), and of the regulations promulgated
pursuant to such Act by the Secretary of the Interior and contained in 43 CFR 17.
6. That it will maintain adequate financial records on the proposed project to substantiate claims for cost-
sharing.
THIS IS TO CERTIFYthat the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly and legally adopted by
the c�y couoctl of ine Ciry or oubuq�e IiAI at a legal meeting held on this 9L Day
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Part II-LWCF PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING (PD-ESF)
The purpose of this Proposal Description and Emironmental Screening Form (PD-ESF) is to provide
descriptive and environmental information about a variery of Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) state
assistance proposals submitted for National Park Service (NPS) review and decision. The completed PD-ESF
becomes part of the "federal administrative record" in accordance with the National Environmental Poiicy Act
(NEPA) and its implementing regulations. The PD portion of the form captures administrative and descriptive
details enabling ihe state and NPS to understand the praposal. The ESF portion is designed for States and/or
project sponsors to use while Ihe LWCF proposal is under developmenL Upon completion, the ESF will
indicate the resources that could be impacted by the proposal enabling States andlor project sponsors to more
accuretely follow an appropriate pathway for NEPA analysis: 1) a recommendation for a Categoricai Exdusion
(CE), 2) production of an Environmental Assessment(EA), or 3) production of an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS). The ESF should also be used to document any previously conducted yet still viabie
environmental analysis if used for this federal proposal.
When necessary, use a separate sheet(or narrative descriptions and explanations, address each item and
question in the order it is presented, and idenfify each response with its item number such as Step A2; Step 4-
A1, A29; etc.
Step 1. Type of LWCF Proposal
❑ Acquisition � Development ❑ Combination (Acquisition & Development)
Go to Step 2A Go to Step 28 Complefe Step 2A and 28
Step 2. Proposal Description (PD)
A. For an Acquisi[ion Projecl
1. Provide a brief narrative about the proposal that provides the reasons for the acquisition, the number of
acres to be acquired with IWCF assistance, and a description ot the property. Descri6e and quantify the
rypes of existing resources and features on the site (for example, 50 acres wetland, 2,000 feet beachfront,
200 acres forest, scenic views, 10� acres riparian, vacant bt, special habitat, any unique or special
features, recreation amenities, historidcultural resources, hazardous materiais/contamination history,
restrictions, institutional controls, easements, rights-of-way, above ground/underground utilities, including
wires, towers, etc.).
2. How and when will the site be made open and accessible for public outdoar recreation use (signage,
entries, parking, site improvements, allowable activities, etc.)?
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3. Descri6e development plans for the proposal for Ihe site(s) for public outdoor recreation use within the next
three (3)years.
4. Acquisition Scheduie
Estimated Estimated Estimated Value Total
Code' Parcel # Acres Date of Value of Land of Improvements Estimated
Acquisition tobeAcquired tobeAcquired Cost
Total Acres Total Cost
' Code: 1. = Negotiated Purchase
2. = Condemnation
3. = Donation
One Appraisal is required on each acquisition, Contact the Budgets & Finance 8ureau of the lowa
Department of Natural Resources prior to conducting an appraisal to receive the appropriate appraisal
guidelines.Appraisals will not be retumed.
5. Will acquisition included in this proposal cause the displacement of individuals, families, businesses or
farms?
❑ Yes� No Number of: Individuals:
Families:
Businesses:
Farms:
6. Anticipated income from project site during project period: $
7. The (appi�car,p agrees to comply with the terms and intent of P.L 91-646,
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of�970, 84 Stat. 1894 (1970).
8. Go to Step 2C below
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B. For a Development Project
1. Describe the physical improvements andlor facilities that will be developed with federal LWCF assistance,
including a site sketch depicting improvements, where and how the public will access the site, parking, etc.
Indicate entrances on 6(� map. Indicate to what extent the project involves new development,
rehabilitation, and/or replacement of existing facilities.
Comiskey Park will be expanded from 374 acres to 5.69 acres. Preliminary community input has
indicated demand for a splash park, additional basketball courts, all-inclusive playground equipment,
shade structures, and more green space. A formal community planning process has commenced, which
will wrap up Ihis fall. This planning process will be used to configure new development within the
expanded Comiskey Park. See attached site sketch depictinq proposed improvements.
Comiskey Park is easiliy accessible to residents of the distressed Washington and North End
Neighborhoods by foot, bicycle or vehicie. A parking lot adjacent to the on-site community center provides
limited off-street parking. Ample on-street parking is available surrounding Comiskey Park. Sidewalks and
the regional trail system also provides access for pedestrians.
In addition, [he park is conveniently located on an active bus route providing individuals young and old
easy access year around.
2. When will the project be completed and open for public outdoor recreation use?
Dubuque has launched the communiry planning process to finalize and configure improvements at the
expanded Comiskey Park. That effort will wrap up this September 2016. Construction will commence at
Comiskey Park in Spring 2017, and conclude by summer 2018. Existing amenities wil� remain open during
construction. New improvements will be scheduled to open for public outdoor recreation use in August
2078.
3. 6o to Step 2C below
C. For all Projects— Project Scope and Justification
1. Will this proposal create a new public park/recreafion area where none previously existed and is not an
addition to an existing public park/recreation area? Yes ❑ (go to#3) No � (go to #2)
2. W hat is the name of the pre-existing public area that this new site will be added to?
Comiskey Park
3. What will be the name of this new pubtic parklrecreation area?
Comiskey Park
4. What is the sponsor's type of ownership and control of the property?
�Fee simple ownership
❑Less than fee simple. Explain:
5. Describe the location of the projec� site, physical address and any facilities or improvements on the project
site.
Comiskey Park is located on East 24th Street in Dubuque, between Jackson and Washington Streets. II is
accessible to the iow-income families of the Washington and North End Neighborhoods. The site is
situated in Dubuque County Census Tract 5, which demonstrates significant economic distress. Current
on-site amenities at Comiskey Park include playground equipment, a skate park, a tennis court,
basketball courts, a small softball field, soccer goals, mWti-purpose green space, and a community center.
Limited oS-street parkiny is available adjacent to the communiry center. The project is near Dubuque's
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major Bee Branch restoration initiative, an effort to daylight a buried creek that has contributed ro
significant flooding of distressed homes in the area.
6. Describe the Scope of the proposed project.
Pre-Award:
-Complete razing buildings on acquired property
- Complete planning and design for Comiskey Park improvements
Post-Award:
- Prepare bid documents
- Conduct procuremenl process
- Oversee constructionlinstallation of:
- Splash park
- Basketball courts
-All-inclusive playground equipment
- Shade structures
- Softball Field
- Conduct outreach to promote project progress
- Host grend opening of park improvements
7. Describe the purpose and justificationlneed of the proposed project.
Comiskey Park is the only available outdoor recreation space for the low-income Washington and North
End Neic�hborhoods (see map below). Families in Dubuque County Census Tracts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are
economically distressed. Median househoid incomes ranqe from $31,452 (Census Tract 5) to $41,868
(Census Tract 6), below the national and state levels of $53,482 and $52;716, respectively. Poverty is as
high as 312% (Census Trect 5) in the surrounding area. Residents near Comiskey Park atso suffer from
poor mobility; approximately 25% of workers �6 years and older in Census Tract 5 have no access to a
vehicle.
Comiskey Park is heavily used by neighborhood residents. Existing amenities i�clude playground
equipment, a skafe park, a tennis court, basketball courts, a softball field, soccer goals, and a community
wnter. Long waits occur frequently for people seeking to use the facilities.
At 3J4 acres, Comiskey Park's small size relative to the densely-populated area that it serves (up to
8,180.8 people per square mile in Census Tract 5) creafes competing demands among neighborhood
residents. Comiskey Park is the onty green space close to these residents' homes; no other parks are
located with 0.5 miles or a 10 minute walk. Comiskey Park's amenities are atso not comparable to other
parks in the jurisdiction, and do not adequately serve community needs.
Strong demand for play zreas in the neighborhoods surrounding Comiskey Park led the City to acquire
[he adjacent 1.95 acre parcel in eady 2016. The acquisition is the first of two phases of anticipated
expansion. The first phase will expand Comiskey Park's footprint to 5.69 acres. Four buildings located on
the recenNy acquired parcel are currently being removed; deconstruction will be complete in June 2016.
Dubuque's Leisure Services Department already has conducted outreach with neighborhood residents ro
determine which types of new development are desired within the expanded Comiskey Park. Preliminary
input has indlcated demand for a splash park (Dubuque's first), addltional basketball courts. shaded
facilities, and more green space. This new development will provide fresh recreational opportunities, as
well as relieve pressure on existing facilities within Comiskey Park.
Proposed improvements will serve the low-income residents of the Washinyton and North End
Neighborhoods. These struggling households have low access to recreational opportunities in the
Dubuque area. Comiskey Park is the most convenient green space available to residents with mobility
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challenges.Comiskey Park improvements also leverage two critical community projects:
The Heritage Trail is a 26-mile long multi-use rail hail connecting Du6uque and Dyersville, lowa. II was
converted from a segment of the former Chicago Great Westem railroad line between Chicago and
Oelwein, lowa. The trail's smooth, compacted limestone surface is ideal for bicycling. Dubuque has
developed municipal on-street and off-road routes that connect with the Heritage Trail. Comiskey Park is
the trailhead tor Dubuque residents seeking access to the Heritage Trail.
According the U.S. Census Bureau, the area surrounding Comiskey Park is disproportionately minority
and low-income. Minoriry rates in Census Tracts 1 and 5 (park location) are 30]% and 252%,
respectively, compared to 9.5% in Dubuque and 12.2% across the state. Poverty ranges from 19.6% in
Census Tract 6 up to 32.1% in Census Tract 1, compared to Ihe lowa rate of 12.6% and the national
poverty level of �5.6°/. Median household incomes are low (as little as $23,109 in Census Tract �,
compared to $52,482 nationwide) and unemployment is elevated (7.5% in Census Trect 5). A high
percentaqe of residents living near Comiskey Park rely upon Food Stamps and Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (322% in Census Tract 5, nearly three times higher than the 127°/
citywide rate). Significant numbers of residents also do not have access to a vehide (30.1% in Census
Tract 1), and thus are limited in their abiliry to access outdoor recreation space outside lhe neighborhood.
Mobiliry is also impaired for a sizable population of disabled residents (nearly 25% in Census Tract 4).
The community is impacted by brownfields, flooding and other environmental justice concems.
Enhancements at Comiskey Park will improve health outcomes for vWnerable residents. A health needs
assessment conducted by the City identified the neighborhoods surrounding Comiskey Park —designated
as a Medically Underserved Area by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) — as
"high risk." Active recreational opportunities will help Dubuque prevent obesity and diabetes for at-risk
popu�ations.
Proposed recreational opportunities at Comiskey Park are targeted to particular age groups in �ubuque.
The Washington and North End Neighborhoods have significant populations of children under 5 years old
and between 5 and 9 years old. The recommended splash park (a first for Dubuque) will appeal to this
demographic. Shade structures and green space also resonate with families with small children, as well
as Ihe area's noteworfhy senior population.
Finally, Comiskey Park is located near two elementary schools with limited outdoor play areas Enhancing
this community attraction will provide nearby students with opportunities for outdoor leaming and
recreation aker school
8. Describe the environment of the project site. The history of the site, future of site without implementation of
proposed project, environmental intrusions, etc.
Comiskey Park was once the site of Dubuque's first professional baseball stadium, and was named in
honor of Chades Albert Comiskey, the famed baseball piayer and club ownec On June 20, 1929, the fieid
was dedicated.
Now a family play area, the 374 acre park serves Dubuque's low-income Washington and Norih End
Neighborhoods. Strong demand for more green space in the neighborhoods surrounding Comiskey Park
led the Ciry to acquire Ihe adjacent 1.95 acre parcel in early 2�16. Preliminary input has indicated desire
for a splash park, additional basketball courts, shaded facilities, and more green space.
Comiskey Park is heavily used by neighborhood residents Long waits occur frequentty for people seeking
to use the facilities. Without improvements, tamilies seeking outdoor recreation in the Washington and
North End Neighbhorhood will have limited opportunities.
There are no environmental intrusions or constraints upong new development at Comiskey Park.
9. What if any interrelationships with other federal, state or local projects are there?
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With support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developmenfs (HUD) Communiry
Development Block Grent (CDBG) funds, Dubuque's Leisure Services Department offers a Summer
Basketball League at [he park that serves over 50 African-American adWt participants and attracts
hundreds of spectators.
National Park Service (NPS) support will leverage Dubuque's efforts to reduce the risk of harmful
environmental contamination. The city's proximiry to a major commercial waterway made the area
convenient for a variery of industrial uses, induding shipbuilding and repair, railroads, bulk petroleum and
coal storage operations, food processing, farm machinery production, and lead mining activity.
Manufacturing reigned in Dubuque until the mid-1900s. Some of Dubuque's largest facmries still operate
in the North End. In 2013, Dubuque was awarded a U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Brownfields Assessment Grant to begin cleanup efforts at polluted sites near Comiskey Park. Already, the
Ciry has identified properties for remediation. Improved recreational opportunities at Comiskey Park will
support planned mixed-use development.
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership resources will improve conditions for Washington and North End
Neighborhoods who have been victims of repeated flood disasters. Between 1999 and 2011, six
Presidential Disaster Declarations were issued with total damage estimates of almost $70 million. While
property values have increased across Dubuque, ihe neighborhoods surrounding Comiskey Park have
seen steadily declining property assessments. Comiskey Park expansion, in conjunction with the Bee
Branch Mitigation Project (daylighting of nearby buried creek), will serve as critical green infrastructure,
reducing the volume of stormwater runoff in a flood-prone area. The Bee Branch project has received
signficant state and federal funding support.
Improved outdoor recreational opportunities also benefit the targeted low-income audience of HUD's
National Disaster Resilience Competition award. Dubuque is receiving $31.5 million to support its Green &
Healthy Homes Initiative, which will assist Bee Branch Watershed homeowners in repairing and "tlood-
proofing" their homes. New Comiskey Park amenities will improve quality of life for these Washington and
North End Neighborhood residents.
10. Describe the nature of any rights-of-way, easements, reversionary interests, etc. to the Section 6(f) park
area? Indicate the location on 6(f) map. Do parties understand that a Section 6(f) conversion may occur if
private or non-recreation activities occur on any pre-existing righbof-way, easement, or leased area?
Comiskey Park is owned by the City of Dubuque. There are no right-of-way, easement or reversionary
interest issues with the site.
11. Are overhead utility lines present, and if so, explain how Ihey will be treated per LWCF Manual.
No overhead utility lines are present in the development area.
12.As a resWf of this project, tlescribe new rypes of outtloor recreation opportunities and capacities, and short
and long term public benefits.
New types of recreation at Comiskey Park will include a splash park, as well as expanded availability of
basketball courts. Shade structures and more green space will allow for more passive recreation. The City
may also build a "Satery Village" play area for children. This would be built in collaboration with the Police
Department to establish safery programs to teach children about road safery, rail safety, and other related
issues that affect children in the area.
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The project will provide both short- and long-term public benefits. A health needs assessment conducted
by the City identified ihe neighborhoods surrounding Comiskey Park - designated as a Medically
Underserved Area by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - as "high risk:' Active
recreational opportunities will help Dubuque prevent obesity and diabetes for at-risk populations. New
recreational opportunities will help to improve quality of life and spur economic vitaliry in a depressed parl
oI the city.
13. Explain any existing non-recreation and non-public uses that will continue on the site(s) andlor proposed
for the future within the 6(f) boundary.
No nomrecreation or non-pubiic uses exist on the site.
14. Describe the planning process that led to the development of this proposal. Your narrative should address:
a. How was the interested and affected public notified and provided opportunity to be involved in planning
for and developing your LWCF pmposal?Who was involved and how were they able to review the
completed proposal, including any state, local, federal agency professionals, subject matter experts,
members of the publlc and Indian Tribes. Describe any public meetings held andlor formal pubiic
comment periods, including dates and length of time provided for[he public to participate in the
planning process andlor to provide comments on [he completed proposal.
Improvements at Comiskey Park have were discussed at public meetings preceding the purchase of
1.95 acres adjacent ot the site. The Ciry Council also conducted public sessions approving the
purchase of the property. The public was notified through web, print and other communication
channels.
A communiry engagement process already has commenced to determine the types antl placement of
amenities in the expanded park. That outreach will continue through the summer, when a draft plan and
design will be released. Dubuque will use mul�iple communication channeis to connect with interested
stakeholders- focus groups, surveys, fairs, movie nights, and existing programming. The goal of these
efforts will be to solicit feedback on residents' interests and desiretl uses of Ihe park. Specifically, the
City seel<s input on the design of Comiskey Park; ongoing programming needs; and volunteer
opportunities to manage and maintain the space. Robust community engagement will foster community
ownership of Comiskey Park, and help the City better understand residents' expectations.
Multiple partners will help to ensure project success. Key organizations include:
The MWticWtural Family Center, located within walking distance of the project area, helps to empower
community members and build unity out of diversiry. The organization sponsors programs that promote
long-term leaming and celebrate different cultures. Many of its patmns and program participants live
and work in the neighborhoods surrounding Comiskey Park, The Multicultural Family Center will
support Comiskey Park expansion by helping the City connect youth with outdoor recreation
experiences.
The North End Neighborhood Association was established in 1992 to work for the betterment of
neighborhood residents. Comiskey Park has been [he home base for the North End Neighborhood.
The group meets monthly at the Comiskey Communiry Building, holds virtually all of their community
events at Ihe park, and have been long involved in the planning for both park improvements and
programming decisions for Ihe park.
Crescent Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center which provides primary
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medical and dental care to individuals and families who are uninsured and underinsured in the
Washington and North End Neighborhoods. The clinic understands that the proposed project will
provide opportunities for healthy lifesryle choices For its dients and other underserved populations, and
will actively plan outdoor activ�ties (e.g., yoga, Tai chi) at Comiskey Park for patients and neighborhood
residents.
The Du6uque Community School District serves over 10,500 students in 18 schools and an A�[emative
Leaming Center. Two elementary schools are within the project area. The Dubuque Community School
District will engage with the City in the design and implementation of Comiskey Park improvements,
and will seek oppodunities to use the space for outdoor dassroom learning and aftervschool activities.
The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is a tax-exempt public charity that provitles critical
support for Iocai projects. Expansion of Comiskey Park will compliment many of its ongoing initiatives
that impact low-income, underserved communities. The foundation will actively participate in gathering
communiry feedback on Comiskey Park's design.
The Greater Dubuque Development Corporation is a non-profit economic development organization
focused on business retention and expansion, workforce development, and new business recruitment.
The organization has provided important leadership in all major Ciry initiatives, and will help to sponsor
ongoing programming at Comiskey Park.
b. What information was made avaiiable to the public for review and comment?
Acopy of the LWCF appiication was made available on Dubuque's web site.
Did the sponsor provide written responses addressing the comments? Yes ❑ No �
If yes, include responses with this PDIESF submission. ❑ attached.
'15. How does this proposal implement statewide outdoor recreation goals as presented in the Statewide
Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) (include references), and explain why this proposal
was selected using the State's Open Project Seleciion Process (OPSP).
New development at Comiskey Park is in alignment with lowa's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor
Recreation Plan (SCORP):
PRIORITY 1: Address funding challenges as they relate to growing healthy and sustainable opportunitles
in outdoor recreation and open spaces for lowa
Goal 1: Promote the contri6ution of natural resource recreation and conservation to the economic vitality
and qualiry of lite for lowans.
- Washington and North End Neighborhood residents have limited opportunities to connect with nature
and green space. Park expansion will improve qualiry of life and support economic development in Ihese
underprivileged areas.
Goal 2: Ascertain funding opportunities available for consistent and long-term financial suppod to meet
the demands of outdoor recreation and conservation that are mutually beneficial to govemment agencies,
the private sector and user groups.
- NPS support will help meet Dubuque's and the State of lowa's recreation goals. The Ciry is committed to
the long-term maintenance and programming of Comiskey Park.
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PRIORITY 2: Create places to go in lowa that exemplify best practices in natural resource conservation
whi�e providing a variety of opportunities for outdoor recreation
Goal 2: Encourage public agencies and local governments to protect Ihe parks and natural areas within
their jurisdiction, limiting resale of public tands and open spaces for other non-outdoor recreation or nom
open space development.
- Comiskey Park is the only green space available to low-income families in the Washington and North
End Neighborhoods with mobility challenges (approximately 25% of workers 16 years and older in
Census Tract 5 have no access to a vehicle). Dubuque seeks to expand this park area to meet growing
outdoor recreation demands.
Goal 4: Pmvide high-quality, safe and affordable recreational opportunities that meet the demands, needs
and diversity of experiences lowans desire.
- Comiskey Park serve low-income, diverse neighborhoods in Dubuque. Proposed improvements have
been recommended by targeted residents.
PRIORITY 3: Encourage collaboration and planning efforts to advance outdoor recreation
Goat 1: Irnest ln sound local and regional planning, including the integration oF outdoor recreation, health
and natural resources conservation and protection, as well as to provide a comprehensive and diverse
vision.
- Dubuque is undergoing a comprehensive planning effort this summer to configure new deve�opment
within the expanded Comiskey Park.
Goal 2: Provide seamless delivery of outdoor recreation from all recreation providers encouraging private-
public partnerships that share a common vision for high-quality, sustainable and resource benefitting
opportunities. �
- Multiple partners are involved in Comiskey Park's revitalization, including the City, the community
foundation, the school district, a health care provider, and the business community.
PRIORITY 4: Promoie outdoor recreation as a means to achieve a healthier lifestyle, enhancing the
qualiry of life for all lowans
Goal 1: Link outdoor recreation and participation to desired wellness and public heatth benefits.
- Improved health outcomes are a critical project goal, particularly because the neighborhoods
surrounding Comiskey Park are designated as a Medically Underserved Area by HRSA and "high risk" by
a community health needs assessment.
PRIORITY 5: Better understand lowans' outdoor recreation wants and needs, and develop effective tools
that connect them to lowa's natural resource opportunities, based on their unique demographics and
interests
Goa� 2: Usinq a multi-faceted approach (formal and informal educational processes), promote youth
participation in ihe outdoors striving for a greater understanding, appreciation and use of lowa's
resources.
- Various programming will occur ai Comiskey Park, including youth sports, toddler play areas,
environmental education, and exercise(e.g., yoga, Tai chi).
�6. Is this LWCF project scope part of a larger effort not reflecled on the SFA24 (Application for Federal
Assistance)and grant agreement?
Yes ❑ No � If so, briefly describe the larger eBort, funding amouni(s) and source(s).
Larger effort Amount Source
$
17. List ali required federel, state, and local permits/approvals neetled for the proposal and explain their
purpose and status.
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Step 3. SummaYy of Previous Enviranmental Review
To avoid duplication of effort and unnecessary delays, describe any prior environmental review undertaken at
any time and still viable for this proposa� or related efforts that could be usefW for understanding potential
environmental impacts. Consider previous local, state, federal (e.g. HUD, EPA, USFWS, FHWA, DOT)and any
other environmental reviews.At a minimum, adtlress the following:
1. Date of environmental review(s), purpose fo�the environmental review(s) and for whom they were
conducted.
A Phase I archeological investigation was performed by Tallgress Historians, lowa City, IA(Tallgress) on
the property acquired to expand the park and documented in their March 2015 report entit�ed Bee 8ranch
Creek Restoration Project, City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, lowa: Supplemental Intensive
Archaeological Investigation of the Expanded Area of Potential Effect (APE).
2. Description of the proposed action and alternatives.
The Ta�lgrass report referenced above concluded that"the Phase I investigation resulted in the
recommendation of the site as ineligible for the NRHP and warranting no further irnestigation:'
3. Who was involved in identifying resource impact issues and developing the proposal including the
interested and affected public, government agencies, and Indian tribes?
The lowa Department of Natural Resources, the USACE, and the State Historic Preservation Office with
input from Ihe Dubuque Historic Commission, the lowa Historic Preservation Alliance, the National Trust
for Historic Preservation, and Ihe Advisory Council on Historic Preservations, as well as, multiple local
Indian tribes.
4. Environmental resources analyzed and determination of impacts for proposed actions and altematives.
The only potential impac� to environmental resources related to the expanded park was related to
archeological resources.
5. Any miligation measures to 6e part of the proposed action.
No.
6. Pu61ic comment periods (how long, when in the process, who was invited to comment)and agency
response.
The proposed Programmatic Agreement was the subject of comment for 30 days.The PA was executed
as drafted followinq the public comment period.
7. Any formal decision and supporting reasons regarding degree of potential impacts to the hwnan
environment.
Based on a Programmatic Agreement among [he USACE, the lowa Department of Natural Resources, the
State Historic Preservation Office, and Ihe City of Dubuque, Ihe oniy potential impac[s to the human
emironment were related to potential archeological resources. The lowa Department of Naturel
Resources (on behalf of the US EPA) and the State Historic Preservation Office concurred with ihe report
findings indicating NRHP ineligibility and that no further investigation is warranted.
8. Was this proposed LWCF tederal action andlor any other federal actions analyzedlreviewed in any of the
previous emironmental reviews? Yes ❑ No �
If so, whal was analyzed and what impacts were identified? Provide speci(ic environmental review
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document references.
Use resource impact information generated during previous environmental reviews described a6ove and from
recently conducted site inspections to complete the Environmental Screening Form (ESF) portion of this PD-
ESF under Step 4. Your ESF responses should indicate your proposafs potential for impacting each resource
as determined in the previous ernironmental review(s), and include a reterence to where the analysis can be
found in an earlier environmental review document. If Ihe previous env'vonmental review documents contain
proposed actions to mitigate impacts, brietly summarize the mitigation for each resource as appropriate. The
appropriate references for previous environmental review document(s) must be documented on the ESF, and
the actual document(s) along with this PD-ESF must be included in the submission for NPS review.
Step 4. Environmental Screening Form (ESF)
This portion of the PD-ESF is a working tool used to identify the level of environmental documentation which
must accompany the proposal submission to the NPS. By completing the ESF, the project sponsor is providing
support for its recommendation in Step 5 that the proposal either:
� 1. meets criteria to be categorically excluded (CE) from further NEPA review and no additional
environmentai documentation is necessary
CE# (select from pages 22 & 23); or
❑ 2. requires further anaiysis through an environmental assessment(EA) or an environmental impact
statement(EIS) (fill out PartA and B below).
An ESF alone does not constitute adeouate environmental documentation unless a CE is
recommended. If an EA is required, the EA process and resWting documents must be included in the proposal
submission to [he NPS. If an EtS may be required, the State must request NPS guidance on how to proceed.
The scope of the raquired environmental analysis will vary according to the type of LWCF proposal. For
example, the scope for a new LWCF project will differ from the scope for a conversion. ConsWt the LWCF
Manual for guidance on defining the scope or extent of environmental analysis needed for your LWCF
proposal.As early as possible in your planning process, consider how your proposallproject may have direct,
indirect and cumulative impacts on Ihe human environment for your type of LWCF action so planners have an
opportunity to design altematives to lessen impacts on resources, if appropriate. When used as a planning tool
in this way, Ihe ESF responses may change as the proposal is revised until it is ready for submission for
federal review. Initiating or compteting environmental analysis after a decision has been made is contrary to
both the spirit and letter of the law of the NEPA.
The ESF should be compieted with input from resource experts and in consWtation with relevant local, state,
hibal and federal governments, as applicable. The interested and affected public should be notified of the
proposal and be invited to participate in scoping out the proposal (see LWCF Manual Chapter 4). At a
minimum, a siie inspection of the affected area must be conducted by individuals who are familiar with the rype
of affected resources, possess the ability to identify potential resource impacts, and to know when to seek
additional data when needed.
At the time of proposal submission to NPS for federal review, lhe completed ESF must justify the NEPA
pathway that was followed; CE recommendation, production oi an EA, or production of an EIS. The resource
topics and issues identified on ihe ESf for this proposal must be presented and analyzed in an attached
EA/EIS. ConsWt the LWCF Manual for further guidance on LWCF and NEPA.
The ESF contains lwo parts that must be compteted'.
Part A. Environmental Resources Part B. Mandatory Criteria
oa/mis rnic 14 oma vorm saz�osz5
SECTION I I-LW CF APPLICATION
Part A: For each environmental resource topic, choose an impact estimate level (none, negiigible, minor,
exceeds minor)that descri6es the degree of potential neqative impact for each listed resource that may occur
directly, indirectly and cumWativety as a result of federal approvai of your proposaL For each impacted
resource provide a brief explanation of how the resource might be affected, how the impact level was
determined, and why the chosen impact level is appropriate. If an environmental review has already been
conducted on your proposal and is still via6�e, include the citation including any planned mitigation for each
applicable resource, and choose an impact level as mitigated. If the resource does not apply to your proposal,
mark NA in the first column.Add any relevant resources (see A24 on the ESF) if not induded in the list.
Provide several photos of the area and use a separate sheet to briefly clarifv how each resource could
be adverselv impacted� anv direct indirect and cumulative impacts that maV occur; and any additional
data that still needs to be determined. Explain any planned mitigation already addressed in previous
environmental reviews.
Part B: This is a list of mandatory impact criteria that preclude the use of categorical exclusions. If you answer
"yes" or"maybe" for any of the mandatory criteria, you must develop an EA or EIS regardless of your answers
in PaR A. Exptain all "yes" and "maybe" answers on a separate sheet.
A.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Not NolNegligible Impacts More Data Neetled to
Indicate potential for ativerse impacts. pPPlicable- Impacts-Exists Minor Exe¢etl Minor Determine Degree of
Use a separote sheet lo clarify but no or
Resource Impacts EA/EIS Impact
responses per insimctions br Part A on ��oes not exist ^egligible required EAIEIS required
page�0. impacis
1. Geologiczl resources:soils,betlrock, � � � � �
slopes,sUeambeds,lantlforms,etc.
2.Airqua0ty � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
3.Sound(noise impacts) � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
a.waier o�amyia�a�my � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
5. Stream tlow charac�eristics � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
6.Marineleswarine � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
7. Flootlplainslwetlands � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
8. Land use/ownership pattems;property � � � � �
values;communiry livability
9. Cirwlatiory transpona�ion � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
10. PlanUanimaVlish species of speclal
concern an0 habitaC slalelfederal � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
listed or proposed for listing
tt Unique ecosystems,such as
6iosphere reserves,Wodd Heritage � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
sites.old grawlh foresis,etc.
t2. Unique or imponanl wildlifel wildlife � � � � �
habitat
13. Unique or importanl fishlhabitat � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
i4. Intmduceorpromoteinvasive � � � � �
specles(plant or aolmal)
15. Recreation resources,land parks,
open space,conservation areas, � � � � �
rec.irails,facili�ies,services,
opportunilies,public access,etc.
i6.Accessibilityforpapulationswilh � � � � �
dis2bilities
17.Overall aeslhetics,special � � � � �
characleristicslfeatures
l$. HI9�OIICBI/CW Wldl lBSOIIfCBS,
including landscapes, ethnog�apnic, � � � � �
amheological,slmclures,etc.Atlach
SHPO/THPO tlelerminalion.
19.Socioeconomics, inclutling
emoloyment,occupation.income � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
changes,tax base, inirashucWre
a4/1016 crnc 15 DNR Form SOD0519
SECTION II - LWCF APPLICATION
20. Minority and low-income populalions � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
21. Energyresources(geothermaLfossil � � � � �
fuels,etc.)
22.Other ac�ency or Iribal land use plans � � � � �
or poliaes
23.LantllsirucWres with hislory ot
contamina�ioNnazartlous materiais � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
even if remediatetl
24. Olherimportantenvimnmen�al � � � � �
re5ourcesto address.
B. MANDATORV CRITERIA To 6e
If your LWCF proposal is appraved,would it... Ves No determin¢tl
t Have si9ni(icanl impacts on Oublic health or safety? ❑ � ❑
2 Have signi(icant impac�s on such naWral resources antl unique geographic charac�eris�ics as
historic or culNral resources', park.recreation, or refuge lantls,wiltlemess areas;wild orscenic
rivers', national natural landmarks sole or principal tlrinking water aquifers;prime farmlands; ❑ � ❑
wetlends(EO- 11990);floodplains(E.O 1�988)',antl otherecologicalty signlFlcant orcritical
areas,
3. Have highty conVoversial environmenlal effects or involve unresolvetl conflicts concerninc� � � �
al�ema�ive uses of available resources(NEPA section 102(2)(E)]?
4. Have highly uncertain and potenlialty significanl environmental effects or imolve unique or � � �
unknown environment2l risks?
5.Establish a precedeN tor�uWre ac[ior or represent a decision in principle about future actions � � �
with potentialy significanl environmental effec[s?
6. Have a direcl relalionship to oiher actions with individually insignificanl, bul cumulativety � � �
signi(icant,environmental eHects?
7. Have significant impacts on properlies listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of � � �
Historic Places,as tleterminetl by ei(herthe bureau oroRlce.(Attach SHPOlTHPO Comments)
8. Have significant Impacts on species listed or pmposetl to be listed on the List of Entlangeretl or
Threatened SOecies,or have significant impacts on tlesigna�etl Cri�ical Habitat tor these ❑ � ❑
species.
9.Violate a fe[leral law,or a state, local,or tribal law or reqoiremen�imposetl for Ihe proleGion ot � � �
Ihe environmeni?
10. Have a dispmportiona�ely high antl ativerse eHect on low income or minority populations � � �
(ExecWive Order 12898)?
it Limit access lo and ceremonial use of Indian sacre�sites on federal lands by Indian religious
praclitioners or signi(icanlly adversely aRect the physical integrity of such sacretl si[es ❑ � ❑
(ExecWive Order13007)?
12. Contribute to Ihe introduction, mntinued existence,or spreatl ot noxious weetls or non-native
invasive species known to occur in Ihe area,or actians Iha�may pmmote the iNmduc�ion, � � �
growlh,or expansion of Ihe ran9e of such species(Federal Noxious Weed Conlrol Act ana
Executive Ortler 13112)?
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWERS
The following individual(s) provided input in the completion of the environmental screening form. List all reviewers
including name, fitle, agency lield of expertise.
7.
2.
3.
The following individuals conducted a site inspection to verify field conditions.
List name otinspector�sJ, title, agency, and date(sJ oflnspection.
1.
2.
3.
LWCF applicant signature here/ (_[.Cr:P�f.0 � � Date U/'La.tca (uy dy/�,
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
'trypeof5�bmissioa '2.iyoeofApprmaiion: 'irae.isonseiec�appmo�iateie��er(s)�.
�Preapplifation �New
�Applicalion �Conlinualion 'Other(Specfy�'.
�ChangetllCorreUetl Application �Revision
'3.Date Recerved: 4.Ap011canl lden�ifler.
5d.FetleralEnlifyltlEnlilie[ S�.F¢tletdlHwartlltlen�ifier
State Use Only:
6.Date Receivetl by S�ate:� ).Stale MPlicalion IEenlifeo
8.APPLICANT INFORMRTION:
aLegalName'. Ciry' of oubvque, IA
'd EmplOye�?axpayP�Itlen�ilicdlion Numbe�(EINRIN)'. c.O�ganiea�i0ndl OUNS:
-026004596 05310530_'0000
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'COunlry: USA: ONf9'GO 5?4TE5
'Zip/POstaICOtl& 52001-qBO:
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�e0a0menl Name: plvision Name:
L Name antl contact informa[ion otperson to be contactetl on matters involving tM1is app�icat�on:
Prellx�. � 'FirslName: Tzzi
Mitldle Name:
'LaslName: ootlmacn
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'9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type:
c: rity ov To'+nship Goveimmen[
Type O!Applican�2:Selecl Npplicanl Type:
Type of Applican�3:Seleci Applicanl Type:
'Omer(specifyp.
'10.Name of Federal Aqency:
.la[iona] Feck Secvice
t1.Catalog of Fetleral Domestic Assistance Number:
�
CF�ATIIIe:
'13.Funtling Oppotlunity Number:
e1EA5000 i
'Title:
Oo[tloor Hacrea¢o� aegac� -�ctr�ers:�ip Piogcem
13.Compe[ition Itlentifcation Numbec
TIIIe:
14.Areas RHecteE by Project(CiHes,CounHes,States,etc.�:
Adtl Attachment � �
'i5.0escdplive TiOe of ApplicanPs ProjecL
Comiskep .an.
Pttach supponing documents as specifreE In agency ins�mclions.
AtltlAttachmenls � �
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Application for Federal Assistance SF�426
16.Congressional Olstdcts OC
'd.NppliCBnl IA-001 '�-Pra9rBm/Pro�ac� 7p-OOF
NVacM1 an additional lis�of Pmgram/Pro�ecl Congressional OlsVicis Ii neetletl.
AdCAflarhment � �
1].Proposetl Praject
a-SlatlDale: 09/03/2alo 'b.EndOale'. De/31/2018
10.Estimafetl Pontling(8�:
a Federal i09,000.00
'b.ApPllcan� 53i�0�0.�0�
'P$�ale 1�9�OOG Afl
�e.�ocai �.�i�
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�r. program mcome o.o0
'g.TOTFL 1,216,009.00
'19.Is Application Subjectto Review By 5[a�e Untler Exewlive O�de�1Y992 Pmcess?
� a.This applica[ion was made available to the Stale under�M1e Execwive Ortler 123]2 Pmcess for review on �.
� b.Program Is subjectro E.O. 123]2 but M1d5 not been seletletl by the Slate for review.
� c.Pmgram Is not wvered by EO. 123�2.
'20.Is tM1e Applicant Oelinqvent On Any Fetleral pebt9 (If"Yes,"provitle eRplana[ion in attacM1menL)
�Ves �No
I("Ves",provide explanation antl atlach
� � �
21.'By signing�his application,I certify(1)to the sta[emen[s con�ainetl in[he list of certifica�ions'antl(3��M1a![he sta�emenls
herein a�e Uue, comple�e antl accwate �o tM1e hes� ot my knowletlge. l also provitle !he �equi�etl assu�anres" antl agree to
comply wi�M1 any resulfing�e�ms i(I accep�an awa�d.I am aware that any faise,fictitious,or frautlulenf stafemen�s or daims may
subject me to criminal,civil,or atlminishative penailies.(LL5.Cotle,Title Y18,Secfion 1001)
� "I AGREE
" The 115�ol oe�ifcelions antl asa�Bnces, o�Bn Inlemetslle wM1ere you may ob�aln IM1IS Ilsl, I5 oontelnetl in �M1e ennowrementot agency
speci�ic Inslmc�ions.
AutM1orixetl Represen[a�ive:
Pre4x'. � �FiRlName: It:i
MiOUIe Name�.
'Las�Name: Gootlma
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OMB Number a040-0008
Expiration Date'.06I30I2014
BUDGET INFORMATION -Construction Programs
NOTE: CeRain Fetlerel assistance pmqrams require atltlitional compufations ro arnve af fhe Fetlerel sbare olpmjecl cosYs eligible Iorparticipation. I/such is fhe case,you will be nofified
COST CLASSIFlCATION a. Total Cost b. Costs Not Allowable c.Total Allowable Costs
for Participetion (Columne a-0)
i. Administrative antl legal expenses $
o.00 $ o.aa $ o.00
2. Lantl, strucNres, dghts-of-way, appraisals, eta $ -xa,000.00 g o.00 $ i2o,000.00
3. Relocationexpensesantlpaymenis g p.�u� $ c.00 $ u.ao
4. Amhitecturalandengineeringfees y o.00 $ o.00 g o.00
5. Otheramhitecturalandengineeringfees S I o.00 $ � $ o.00
B. Prolectlnspectionfees g o.00 g o.00 g I a.oa
Z Site work g o.00 g o.00 $ o.aa
8. �emolitionantlremoval g o.00 $ o.00 g c.00
9. Constmction g t,o16,000.00 $ o.aa $ �,o�E,Ooo.oa
10. Equipmen� g o.00 $ o.oe $ o.oa
11. Miscellaneous
g da,000.00 g o.oa g eo,oeo.uo
12 SUBTOTAL(sumo/Ilnesf-71J $ i,ue,aoo.00 g o.00 § i,u5,000.ao
13. Contin9encies y o.aa $ o.oc $ o_oo
14. SUBTOTAL $ i,aie,oao.00 $ �.uu $ i,2ie,r,00-uo
15. Project(pro9ram)incoma g o.00 $ o.00
g o.oa
16. TOTALPROJECTCOSTS (subtract#l5/romkl4) g i,pyb,00r,.oc $ n.00 g �,?ie,000.co
FEDERAL FUNDING
iZ Federal assistance requested, calculate as follows:
(Consult Fetleral agency for Fetleral percen[age shareJ Enter eligible costs from line 16c MWtiply X y�, - % $ 50$ 000•a6
Enter the resulting Federal share.
ASSURANCES -CONSTRUCTIONPROGRAMS oMer��mee�:aoao-000s
Expiration�ate'O6I�OI2014
Public reporting burtlen tor this collec�ion oF information is esiimaled lo average 15 minutes per response.inclutlin9 time for reviewing
insimctions,seamhing euisting data sources,gathering antl mainlainin9 the data needed,and completing and reviewing ihe colleclion of
information.Send comments regarding ihe burden eslimale or any other aspect o(this collection of information,inclutling suggestions for
retlucing Mls burtlen, to Ihe Office of Management and eudget, Paper�vork Retluction Project(0348-0042).Washington, DC 20503.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
NOTE: Certain of these assurances may no�be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact fhe
Awarding A9ency.Further, certain Federal assistance awartling agencies may require applicants to certify to aDOitional
assurances. If such is Ihe case,you will be notifietl.
As the duly authorized representalive oF the applicant:, I certify that lhe applicanC.
t. Has the legal aWhority lo apply tor Federal assistance, 8. Will compry with the In[ergovemmental Personnel Act
and the Instltutlonal, managerial and finencial capabiliry oi 1970(42 U8D-§§4728a�63)relaCing to prescribetl
(including(unds suHicient to pay the nomFederal share standards of inerit systems for pmgrams funded
of projec�costs)to ensure proper planning, under one of the 19 staN�es or regulations specifed in
management antl completion of praject described in Appentlix A o(OPM's Standards for a Meri�System o!
this application. Personnel AtlminisUation(5 GF.ft.900. Subpart F).
2. Will give the awarding a9ency, Ihe Comptmller General 9. Will comply with Ihe Leatl-Basetl Painl Poisoning
of the United States and, if appmpriate,the State, Prevention Act(42 U.S.C.§§4801 ei seqJ which
the rigM to examine all records, books,papers,or prohibits[he use of leatl-basetl paln�in construc�ion or
tlocumen�s related to the asslslance;and will establish rehab7litaGon of residence stmcWres.
s proper accounting system in accortlance with
generally accepted accounting svantlartls or agency �0. Will comply wilh all Fetleral staWtes relating to non-
diredives. discriminalion.These include but are not limi�ed to'(a)
TiUe VI of ihe Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.l.88-352)
3. Will no�dispose oF,modify the use o(,or change lhe which Orohibits disctimination on ihe basis o(rece,
terms of the real proOeAy title or other Inleresl In the color or natlonal origin�,(b)Title IX of the Etlucatlon
si�e antl facilities without permission and insiruclions Amentlmenis of 19�2, as amended(20 U.5 C.§§i681
fmm the awarding agency.Will recortl Ihe Fetleral 1683,antl 1685-1G66),which prohibits discrimination
awarding agency directives antl will inclutle a covenant on Ihe basis of sex;(c)Seclion 504 of the
in the title of real pmperty acquired in whole or in patl Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(29)U.S.C.
with Federal assistance funds to assure non- §7gq),which pmhibits tliscrimination on the basis of
discriminahon dudng�he usetul Ilfe of Ihe prqect. hantllcaps; (tl)the Age Discriminatian Act of i9�5,as
4. Will comply with Ihe requirements of Ihe assistance amended(42 UB.C. §§6101-610"/),which pmhibits
awarding agency wlh regartl to the drafting, review antl discnmination on ihe basis of age:(e)Iho Drug A6use
appmval ot consimction plans and specifications. OHice antl Treatment ACt of 1972(P.L'J2-255),as
amended relaling Ia nondisctimination on lhe basis of
5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequa�e dmg abuse; (f)the Comprehensive Almhol Abuse antl
engineering supervision at the construction site m Alcoholism Preveniion,Treatment and Rehabilitation
ensure that the complete work conforms wi[h the Act of 1970(P1 91-819),as amended, relating�o
approved plans antl specificafions antl will(urnish nondiscrimina�ion on ihe basis of alcohol abuse or
progressive repods antl such o�her information as may be almholism;(g)§§523 antl 527 ot Ihe Public Health
required by the assistance awaNing agency or Stala Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C. §§290 tltl3 antl 290 ee
3),as amended,relating to confdentiality of alcohol
6_ Will initiate and complete the work wi�hin the applicable antl drug a0use patient recor�s;(h)Title VIII of the
time frame after receipt of approval of lhe awarding agency Civil Ri9hts Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.§§3601 et seq.),as
7. Will eslablish sa/eguards to pmhibit employees from amended, rela�ing lo nontliscriminalion In Ihe sale.
using their pasitians for a purpose Ihal consti�utes or rental or financing of housing�,(i)any other
presentslheappearanceofpersonalororganiza[ional nondiscriminationpmvisionsinthesGecifcstaWe(s)
conflict of interes6 or personal gain. under wnich applicatian For Federal assistance is being
made:and(j)�he reVuirements of any other
nondiscriminalion statue(s)which may apply to the
application.
Previous Etlitlon Usable AWhorizetl lor Local Reproduclion Slandard Form 424D(Rev.]-9])
Prescribed by OMB Clrcular A-102
11 Will comply.or has already complled,with �he Fetleral actions to State(Clean Air)implementation
requirements o(Titles II and III of Ihe tlniform Relocation Plans under Section P6(c)of ihe Clean Air Acl of
Assis[ance and Real Property Acquisilion Policies Act of �955,as amended(42 U.S.C.§§7401 et seq.)',(g)
19"!0(P.L 9L646)which provitle for fair and equitable pmtection of underground sources of Orinking wafer
tr?atment of persons displaced or whose pmperty is under the Safe Drinking Wa[er Act of 1974,as
acquired as a resWt of Federal and federalty-assisted amended(P L.93-523);antl,(h)protection oF
programs.These requirements apply to all interests in real endangered species untler the Endangeretl Species
property acquired for prolect purposes regartlless of Act of 1973,as amenaetl(P.L.93-205).
Fetleral participation in purchases.
�2. Win comply wilh ihe provisions ol the Hatch Aa(5 LLS.G �G. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
1968(16 U.S,Q §§1271 et seq.)relalad�o protec�ing
§§1501-1508 antl 7324-7328)which limit the polilical componen�s or po�en�ial componen[s of Ihe natlonal
activi�ies of employees whose pnncipal employmen� wild and scenic rivers system.
activilies are funded in whole or in part wilh Federal funds.
17. Will assist the awardinc�agency in assuring compliance
�3. Will comply, as applicable,wi�h Ihe pmvisions o(ihe Davis- with Section 106 of ihe National Historic Preservation
Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. §§276a to 27fia-7), the Copeland Acl Act of 19fi6, as amentled(16 U.S.C.§4�0), EO 11593
(40 US.C. §27Ge and 18 U.S.C. §874),antl Ihe ConVact (itlenlification and proteclion of historic properlies),and
Work Hours antl Safe�y Stantlartls Act(40 U.S.C. §§327- (he Archaeological and Hisbric Preservation Act of
333)regartlinglabors�andartlsforfederally-assis�ed �97q(�6 U.SA. §§469a-1 etseq).
construcbon subagreemenis.
18. Will cause to be OeAormetl�he required tinancial ana
14. Will compty with flood insurance purchase requiremenis of wmpliance audils in acmrdanca wilh the Single Audi(
Section 102(a)of the Rood Disaster Pmtec�ion Acl of 1973 pcl Amentlmenis of 7996 and OMB Circular No.A-133,
(P.L 93-234)which requires recipien�s in a special fload "qudiis of States,Local Govemments.antl Non-Pmfit
hazard area lo participate in the pro9ram and to purchase Organizations."
Flood insurance if the total cost of insurable cons[ruction
antl acGuisition is$10,000 or more. �9. Will compty with all appllcable requirements of all o[her
15. Will comply with environmental stantlards which may be Federal laws,executive orders. regulations,ana policies
prescrlbed pursuant to the following:(a)InstlNtion of 9o�eming ihis Orogram.
environmental quality convol measures under Ihe National z0. Will compty with the requirements af Sectian 106(g)of
Envimnmental Pol�icy Act of 1969(P.L 91- �he TraHlcking Victlms Protectlon Act(TVPA)ot 2000,as
190)and Executive Ortler(EO)11614;(b)notifioation amended(22 U.S.C. 7�OA)whlch prohlblts granl awartl
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Proje['1 Ovcrriem
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Comiskey Park is located at 255 E. 34th Strcet � ���,.���c� � *L` ��,.>* � �
Dubuque, lowa, befween Jackson and Washington � t.F'Y-'�+in ' ��" ����� '-" �'�
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Comiskey Park will be expanded from 3.74 to 5.69 � �'�. ; � �._��
5 � r �
acres. Prelimii�ary input has indicated demand for a t ��� � �
splash park, addiiional baskctball courts, all �`'� ,�t►i =S '�� _. �"���
inclusive playground equipment, a"Safety Village ��' ���"' ��_ .�_
play area, shade structures, and more green space ���[ �a ' �c'S �y
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Rerson for Ne�r Decclupment
Comiskey Park is the only conve��ient outdoor space fur Dubuque's hismric Washington and NortU
End Ncighborhoods. TUese �eighborhoods are characterized by older biiilding smck and a mix of
denscly developed commemial and residential sh2ichires built on small lots served by allcys. The
majority of residents in these��eighborhoods are low to moderate income, and are diverse racially
and ethnically comparcd to the city as a whole. Existing ameniries (playground equipment, sk¢te
pnrk, temiis court, basketball cour[s, softball field, soecer goals, conununity centec) are ovemsed
and do not meet cun-ent rec��ation demands. The City of Dubuque recenNy purchased an adjacenC
195 acre parcel to expa�id Comiskey Park. Expa�sion efforCs wiLl increase rec�eation access,
enhance quality of life and impmve heal[h outcomes for Dubuque's disadvantaged ho�seholds.
Consh�aints
Expansion of Comiskey Park enjoys wide iieigliborhood aiid political support. Demolition of the
buildings located on the acquired property has commenced, and will be complete by June 2016.
There are no constraints to new developmei�t nt Comiskey Park.
Cw�renY Status of Plannin�
A fonnal community planning process has cmnmenced This planning effort will be used to
configure new development within the expanded Comiskey Park. Public engageme��t will help the
City identify residents' interests and desired uses of the park Key questions include:
• What do peopte want to use the park for?
• What will Comiskey Park took like desi�n-wise?
• How will residents lielp keep Comiskey Park alive with ongoing programming?
• Wliat volunteer oppoitunities will exist?
• How can community ownership of Comiskey Park be fostered?
• What are the residents' expectations for the City?
Outreach will involve multiple channels - focus groups, surveys, fairs, movie nights, existing
programming. Families witU kids atteiiding the two nearby elementary schools wlfl also be
involved. Planning will wrap up in September 2016.
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TimeTrame (or Proicct Completion
Construction will commence at Comiskey Park in Spring 20U, and condude by summer 2018.
Existing amenities will remain open during co�struction. New improvements will be scUeduled to
open for public outdoor recreation use in August 2018.
Eval�ialion Elements
Impror-ins Ph��sical and Recreational Access and addressin2 Recrealional Deficicncics
Comiskey Park is the only available outdoor recreation space for Ihe low-income Washington and
North End Neighboifioods (see map below). FamiLies in Dubuque County Census Tracts 1, 3, 4,
5, and 6 are economically distressed. Median household incomes range from $31,453 (Census
Tract 5) to $41,868 (Census Tcact 6), below the netional and state levels of�53,482 and $52,716,
respectively. Poveity is as high as 31.2% (Census Tract 5) in tlie surroimding area. Residents near
Comiskey Park also suffer from poor mobility; approximately 25% of workers 16 years and older
in Census Tract 5 have no access to a vehicle.
Comiskey Park is heavily used by neighborhood residents. Existing amenities include playground
equipment, a skate park, a tennis courf, basketball courts, a softball fietd, soccer goals, and a
community ce�rter. Long waits occur &equently for people seeking m use the facilities.
A number of free programs are scUeduled
year-round in tlie park, open to all age -
groups across the eutire commu�ity. � ' '��� �� EXISYIfIg �811d USe
Regular programming iiicludes _ : ��'.F„a, . - , �
. ,
• During the summer months, the �� L•�� -�-��� • �" �`T�I
Dubuque Pony League partners _ � � " -�
with the Dream Center to utilize the ' ^� �`� ��'� e'�
ball ficld for practices and games, 9 �. _ `�`
�, �
offciing a free opportu�ity for � `",���� ` f ��'�_ � ��
Afiican-American children to . �,� �, �'��� � -
paiticipate in organized basebalL � - 1 �� �
. Wit1� support from the llS. -_ �'��� � �� �';
o-
De�aitment of Housin and Urban ^� � �
I 8 d ��!.::,��
DevelopmenYs (HUD) Community � �
Devclopment Block Grant(CDBG) + ��, I ,
funds, Dubuque's Leisure Services - �°` ' �
�■ 9l
Depamnent offers a Summer
Basketball League at the park that E�g _ � t� � �=se^a
serves over 50 Afi�ican-Ameiican - "� . ""°°" , ,
adult participants and aen�acts ' ,��� ���p °�"^" �,��
hundredsofspectetors. „ 1��� �����-m�� '
• Dubuque Rugby has partnered wi[li -' �1 F�_�����nwe,�„ �/ I
the City to offer free clinics Tor low- �� -���y �,;;.�";";;, � i
income youth in the neighborhood. •� � � ��.
• Dubuque ofFers a free simime� ' ' � ' � � ��� �
playground adventw�es program as ��'� �: � � - �""I
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well as Playground Explorations that focus on continued leaming in the areas of scie��ce,
technology, engineering art and music, math, reading, and writing The �mgram provides
free breakfast, luncl� a��d dinner. Over 100 youth ages 6 to 14(primarily African-American
and Hispanic kids) are engaged each summc��.
• The park is also utilized for fainily activities that include events such as movies in the park,
Juneteenth Day Celebration, National Night Out, and Boy Scout and Girl Scout outings.
At 3.74 acres, Comiskey Park's small size relative to the densely-populated u�ea [Uat it serves (up
to 8,180.8 people per square mile in Census Tract 5) crcatcs competing demands among users.
Comiskey Park is the only green space close to these residents' homes; no other parks are located
with OS miles or a ]0 minute walk Comiskey Park's amenities are also �ot comparable to other
parks in the jurisdiction, and do not edequately serve wmmunity needs.
Strong demand for play areas i❑ tUe __ _� _ .
ueighborhoods swrounding Comiskey Park — -
led the City to acquire the adjacent 1.95 acre � � �L'� -
parcel in early 201(. The 5rst pliasc will • �
expand Comiskey Park's footprint to 5.69 ��F� � i,
acres. Four buildings located on the rwently � I - - :y.�� �
acquired parcel are cun�ently being removcd;
deconstruction will be complete in Ju�e 2016. - � � �
�I * I I �
�t �
Dubuque's Leisure Services Dep�rtment has �r � p �� �.
wnducted outreach witli residents to ��, i Ci ' �"����a �.- �- I
detennine wliich types of new devetopment are - �i
desired within Ihe expuided Comiskey Pa�ic. �1.�' . �l' � � -
Preliminary i��put has indicated demand for a � • ,+ � �
splasli park (Dubuque's first), additional � � � ` ' � • ���
�� -
basketball courts, all-inclusive playground � � _�. __ .� ,-
equipment, a"Safety Village" play area, shade �� �. �
structures, and more green space. This new � . � ; �
development will provide fresh recreational �� - -- - � - - -
oppoituniYies, as well as relieve pressure on existi�g facilities within Cmniskey Park.
Comiskey Park improvements also leverage two critical communiry projects:
• The Heiitage Trail is a 26-mile long multi-use rail trail comiecting Dubuque and
Dyersville, lowa. It was converted Gom a segnent of the fom�er Cl�icago Great Westem
railroad linc between Chicago and Oelweii�, Iowa. The traiPs smooth,compacted limestone
surf�ce is ideal fm� bicycling. Dubuque has developed municipal on-street and off-road
routes that comiect with the Heiitage Trail. C�omiskey Pa�k is the trailhead Por Dubuque
residents seeking access to the Heritage Trail.
• Comiskey Park expssiision also leverages Dubuque's effort [o "daylighP' the nearby Bee
Branch Q-eek. The Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation project will reduce thc �isk of
flood damage to 1,373 properties in dic area in pait by resto�ing approximately 7,700 feet
of the Bee Branch Creek, which was buricd in a stonn sewer [o malce more land available
for residential developmenL Since that time, several floods have occurred in Uie area and
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the existing stomiwater management ii�fi�astructure has not becn capable of handlin�large �
rain events. In addition to serving as green infrastructure, thc Bce Branch Creek project
will create a community ath�action Tor residents and visitors, iinprove the quatity of life for
neighborhood residents, serve as a catalyst for economic devclopment, and posiCively
impact property va�ues. The projecC includes the creation of a passive line�r park along the
open waterway with amenities ii�cluding an amphitheater, bike/hike vuils, b�idges,
lighting and laudscapii�g. The Bee Branch project has been divided into two phases. The
Lower Bce Branch Crcck restoration was completed in Z011. The Upper Bee Branch Creek
�estocation, which [enninates at Washingmn Street near Comiskey Park, is scheduled for
completion in 2017. People traveling tha Bee Brxnch Creek trails will ba able ro easily
access recreatimial opportunities at Comiskey Park.
Imprnring Recreatimi Scrcice to Prioritc l nr�et Gruuny
Revitalizatim�efforts include expanding Comiskey Park,dayl ighting thc bmied Bee Branch Creek,
�nd installing green infrastmcture to reduce the risk of flood damage to 1,373 properties iii the Bee
Bianch Watershed. Proposed improvements will serve tlie low-income residents of the
Washington and North End Neighborhoods. These st�vggling househofds have limited ac;cess to
recreational opporhmitics in tlie Dubuque area Comiskey Park is the most comenient green space
available to residents with mobility challenges.
Dubuque's Washington Neighborhood is one of the city's oldest
and most-challenged communities. The low-income Washingtoi�
Noighborhood is bordered by 11'^ Street on the soutli, Ce�itral
Avenuc on the west, 22"d Street on the north, and Elm Street on tlte ��',�., -�
oast In 2004, the City and the Washington Neighborhood � �
Association initiated the "Washingron: Rei�itnlize.�" improvement ���
program, which led to the creatiou of Ihe Washington . . �F .
Neighborhood Plan. This Plan addresses botU physical R�� -•�y9`�'j_i ��`j'i
improvements to create a better envirorunent for eco�omie ' ! �' �� '"���
inveshnent, and programs necessary to �rovide less-advautaged
citizcns with the capacity to "access the ladder of economic - "
opportunity that leads out of poverty." Improved access to green �- _ _
space a�d recreational opportunities was prioritized in[he plan.The 'r��;'-�--.;� �;t
. aw:� -
CityhaslaunchedamajorWashingtonNeighborhoodeevitalization —3� �"�.
initiative to improve the quality of lite of its residents.
Dubuque's North End Neighborhood is similarly disadvantaged. The area was first settled in the
late 19°i century by working-class Gernian immia nnts. The North End is roughly defined, but
generally includes all of the territury noith of 17'�' Su-ee[,and east of North Grandview Avemie and
Kaufinann Avenue. Today, the area still retains iCs worki��a class roots, and is home to some of
the I¢rgast factoiies operating in DuUuque.
According tl�e U.S Census Bureau, the �rea sun�oimding Comiskey Park is disproportiooately
mi��oiity and low-i�come. Minority rates in Ce��sus Traets 1 and 5 (pnrk bcation) a��e 309% end
252%, respectively, compared to 9.5% in Dubuque and 12?% across the state. Po��erty ranges
from I9.6%in Census Tract 6 up to .2.1% in Census Tract I, compared to thc Iowa rate of 12.6%
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and the national poveity level of 15.6%. Median household incomes nre low (as little as $_3,109
in Census Tract l, wmpared to $52,482 nationwide) and unemployment is elevated (7.5°/a i❑
Census Tract 5). A high percentuge of residents living near Comiskey Pnrk rely upon Food Stamps
and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Proo am (SNAP)bene�tits(32�% in Census Tract 5,ne¢rty
tluee times highei than the 12J% citywide rnte). Sigiificant numbers of�esidents aLso do not hsve
aecess to a vehiele(30.1% in Census Trect I),and tlms are limited in their ability to aceess outdoor
recraation space outside the neighborhood. Mobility is also impaired For a sizable popuLation of
disabled residenCs (neady 25% in Census Tract 4).
United lowa Dubuque Census Census Census Census
States Tract 1 Tract 4 Tract 5 Tract 6
Minorit 37,2% 12.2% 9.5% 307% 8.4% 25.2% 14,3%
Povert 15.6°/a 12.6% 14.8% 32.1% 23.1°/a 31.2% 19,6%
Unemplo ed 5.8% 3.7°/a 4.1% 4.9% 5.7% 7.5% 7,1%
Median $53,482 $52,716 $46,806 $23,109 $37,4D4 $31,452 $41,868
Household
Income
Food Stampsl 13.0% 11.6% 127% 292% 15,1% 322% 26.4°/o
SNAP Benefits
Renter- 35.6% 28,2% 35.8% 87.8% 32.7°/a 50.4% 37.4°/a
Occupied
Housing
NoVehicle 9.1% 5.7% 8.9% 3D.1% 11.4% 24.5% 14.8%
Disability 12.3°/o 11.4% 18.0°/a 167% 24.8% 17.5% 13.1%
Source: 2010-2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
The community is impacted by browiifields, flooding and other e�viromnental justice concems.
Enhancements at Comiskey Park will improve health outcomes for wlnerable residents. A health
❑eeds assessment conduc[eci 6y the City identified the ncighborhoods sun-oLmding Comiskcy Park
- desigiatcd as a Medically Underserved Area liy the Health Resources and Services
Administration (HRSA) - as "high risk." Active recreational opportunities will help Dubuque
prevent obesity and diabetes for at-risk popidatians.
Proposed recrea[ional opportunities at Coiniskey Park are targeted to paiticular age groups in
Dubuque. The Washington and North End Neighborlioods have significant pupulations of children
under 5 years old and between 5 and 9 yaars old. The remmn�ended splash park (a first for
Dubuque) will appeal to this demographic. Shade senicCures and green spece also resonate wiCh
families with small children, as well as the area's notewoithy senior population.
United lowa Dubuque Census Census Census Census
States Tract 1 Tract 4 Tract 5 Tract 6
Kids Under 5 Years Old 6.4% 6,4% 5.9°/o 7.4% 6.3% 6.8% 9,4%
Kids 5 to 9 Years Old 6.5% 6.6% 5.9% 4.5% 5.7% 8.8% 7,5%
Adults 75 Years and 6.1% 7.5% 92% 4.3°/o 19,8% 5.0% 3,4%
Older
Source: 2010-2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Es�imales
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Finally, Comiskey Park is located near two elementary schools with limited outdoor play areas.
bnliancing this community attraction will provide �earby shidents with opporhmi[ies for outdoor
leamiiig and ru�eation after school.
Proicci Gnaa2emcnt and Par�iciU�+tiun
Community and political support is s�rong for improving Comislcey Park. Lxnd was acquired to
expand Comiskey Park in eady 2016 wi[h strong neighborhood backirtg and futl approval oFHie
City Council.
A communiry engagement process already has commenced to dete�mine the types and pl4cement
of amenities i� the expnnded park. That ouveach will coiitinue tivrough �he swmuer, when a draft
pl¢n end design will be released. Dubuque will use midtiple communication channels to coimect
with interested stakeholders — focus groups, smveys, fairs, movie nights, and existing
programming. The goal of these afforts will be to solicit feedbec�k on residents' interests and
desired uses oftl��park.Speciticalfy, Ihe City seeks ii�put on the design of Comiskey Park;ongoing
programmi�g needs; and volunteer upportunities to manage and maintaii� the space. Robust
community engagement will faster communiry ownership of Comiskey Park, and help the City
better iroderstand residents'expectations. Only after the community engagement wil]a£nal design
be approved.
Multiple partners will help to ensure projeet success. Key organizabons include:
• The Multici�tural Family Ce�ter, located withi�� walkii�g distance of tkre project area, helps
to cmpower community memb��s and build unity out of diversity. The organiaation
sponsors programs rhat promote long-tenn learning and celebrnte different cultm�es. Many
of its pxtmns �nd progiam partfcipai�ts live and wofl: in the neighborhoods suirounding
Coiniskey Park. The Multicultural Family Centzr will support Comislcey Park eapansion
by helping the City cocuiect youtli with outdoor recreation expenences.
• The noRh Eud Neighbodiood Association was established in 1992 to work for the
betterment of neighUodiood residents Comiskey Park has been the home base for the Norih
End Neighborhood.The goup meets montldy at the Comiskey Commuiiity Buildiiig,holds
virtually all of their community evei�ts at the park, and havc been long involved in tlla
planning for both pudc improvements and probn�amming decisions for the park.
• Crescent Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified 1-lealth Center which provides
primary medical and dental cfire to individunls xnd families who are uniusured nnd
underinsured iii the Washington and North Gnd Neighbodioods. T1ie clinic undarstands
tha[ the proposed pioject will provide opportunities fon c�althy lifestyle choices for its
clients and oYher underserved populations, and will active�ly plan outdom� activities (e.g.,
yoga,Tai chi� nt Comiskey Park For petients a�d nei;hbofliood residents.
• The Dubuque Communiry School District serves over 10,�00 students in 18 schools and
an Alternative Lexining Centei. T���o elementaiy schools are within the project area. The
Dubuque Cominunity SchooL Disnict will engage in the desi�i and implemcntation of
Comiskey Park improvements, and will seek opportunities to use the space for outdoor
classroom Ieurni�ig and after-school activities.
. The Community Foundntion of Greater Dubuque is a tac-exempt publSc chariry thut
provides critical soppurt for local projects. Expnnsion of Comiskey Pazk will compliment
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many of its ongoing initiatives that impact low-i�come, underserved communities. The
fou�dation wifl actively participate i� gatheri��g commmiity feedback on Comiskey Park's
design.
• The Greater Dubuque Development Corporation is a non-protit economic devclopment
organization focused on business retention and expansion, workforce development, and
new business rec�vihneut The orga��ization has provided 9mportant leadership in all major
City ini[iatives, and will help Co sponsor ongoing prog�amming at Comiskey Park.
hmova[ion and Transformatirc Af[ribu[es
Revitafization of Comiskey Park will help transfonn the Washington and North End
Neighborhoods. The City is already engaged with residents in high-impact projects that enk�ance
qualify of life, improve hexlth outcomes and spur economic developmenE. New reereationel
tieatures at Comiskey Park will support these efforts, and Uelp provide e ladder of'opportunity Por
Dubuque's stmggling households.
1' IQ; �;, , � +';�
_,� 9 , - : -...� Vational Park Service (NPS) sup}�ort will leverage
� .:.R:� Dubuque's efforts to reduce the iisk of hamiful
IIT�. �1 A environmental cantamination. The city's proximiry to a
�y7 ,f mujor commercial waterway mnde the area convenienC for
_ ,_Y�` = a vanety of industrinl uses, including shipbuilding aiid
repair, railroads, bulk petroleum and coal storage
— _ operations, food processing, farm machinery productioq
_��� and lead mining activity. Manufacturing reigned in
Dubuque�mtil tlie mid-1900s. Some of Dubuque's largesi
factories sCill operate in the North End. In 2013, Dubuque was awardul a U.S. Enviromnental
Protection Agency(EPA) Brow��fields Assessmen[ Gcant to begn cleanup efforts at �ollutod siCes
near Camiskey Park. Already, the City has identified pcoperties for remediation. 6nproved
recrza[ional opportunities at Comiskey Park will support mixed-use redevelopment.
Outdoor 2ecreaYion Legacy Partnership resources will improve conditions for Washington and
North End residents who have been victims of��epeated flood disasCers. Between 1999 and 20t l,
six Presidential Disaster Declarations were issued with total damage estimates of almost $70
milliun. While la�d val�es h¢ve ineransed across DuUuque, tt�e neighborhoods sun�ounding
Comiskey Park have seen stcadily dectining pmperty assessments. Comiskey Park expansioii, in
conjm�ctim� witU the Bee Qraneh Creek restoration project (daylighting of nearby bwied eceek),
wifl se�ve as critical �n�ecn infrastructure, ceducine the volumc of sturmwater runoff.
Improvcd outdoor reereational opportwiities also Uenefit the targeted low-income audience of
HUD's National Disaster Resilie��ce Com��etition award. Dubuque is receiving $3 LS million to
support its Green & Flealthy Homes Initiative, which will assist Bee Branch Watershed
homeowners in repai�ing and "flood-prootin�' their homes. New Comiskey Park amenities will
improve quality of life for these WashingCon �nd North End Neighborhood residents.
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Ao innovative and novel fcamre of the proposed improvemeiits is the addition of Dubuque's first �
splash park. Splash parks heve proveu successful in communities nationwidc—they elimivate[he
� drowning haza��ds of a swimming
� �� � pool, 8ic falling risks of a
� tl.� playground, and are not
i •-. proUibitively expensive to build
, c . . . .. ; �� and maintain. Neighburhood
� , � �� . ' . - _ - _.'� residents have ranked e splash park
1 � -'ti
' �� ' • � ` <:� highly among tUcir recreatioi�
y� � � nceds. A splash park at Comiskey
-+ ' Park would seive ��eigliborhood
- -" residents, and create a draw for
- A _ _� kids across the city.
Other ui�ique t�eatures include the al]-inclusive play�ound equipment and tl1e "Safety Village"
play area. The new all-inclusive playgrou�d will providc oppoRunities for kids and families of alL
abilities m learn, play and g�ow together. Comiskey �
Park's pleyground equipme��t will help children �
further develo� pliysical, cognitive, sensory ancl �
social skills. The "Safety Village" will provide a
miniature-scale cityscape where kids cam leam
important safety concepts to prevent childhood t_'; � -���.
accidents and injuries. The rcplica city will i�rolude /� �.�� y�•� ���....�.:
small buildings wiYii paved streets, sidewalks, haffic � �'� __ �
lights and signs, and a railroad crossing. Children
will learn how fo practico safety through hands-on
excrcises, role-playing activities, a��d other
participatory techniques.
Proiect's Ali_nment with SCORP and Other Applicable Plans
New development a[ Cmniskey Park is in alignment wiHi lowa's Statewide Compreheiisive
Outdoor Recreation Plen (SCO2P):
SCORP Priorities and Goals Comiskey Park Alignment
PRIORITY 1:Address �unding chal/enges as they relate to growing healfhy and sustainable
opportunities in outdoor recreation and open spaces for/owa
Goal 1: Promote the contribution of natural Washington and Norih End Neighborhood
resource recreafion and conservation to the residents have limited opportunilies to connect with
economic vitality and qualiry of life for lowans. nature and green space. Park expansion will
improve quality of life and support economic
development in these underprivile ed areas.
Goal 2�, Ascertain funding opportunities availa6le NPS support will help meet Dubuque's and the
for consistent and long-term fnancial support to State o(lowa's recreation goals. The City is
meet the demands of outdoor recreation and committed to the long-term maintenance and
conservation that are muWally beneficial to programming of Comiskey Park.
government agencies, the privale sector and user
rou s.
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PRIORITY 2: Create p/aces to go in lowa that exemplify best practices in natural resource I
conservation while providin a variet of opportunities for outdoor recreation
Goal 2�. Encourage public agencies and local Comiskey Park is the only green space available to
governments to protect the parks and natural low-income families in Ihe Washington and North
areas within their jurisdiction, limiting resale of End Neighborhoods with mobility challenges
public lands and open spaces for other non- (approximately 25%of workers 16 years and older
outdoor recreation or non-open space in Census Tract 5 have no access to a vehicle).
development Dubuque seeks to expand this park area ro meet
growin outdoorrecreationdemands.
Goal4: Provide high-quality, safe and afforda6le Comiskey Park serve low-income, diverse
recreational opportuni(ies that meet the demands, neighborhoods In Dubuque. Proposed
needs and diversity of experiences lowans desire. improvements have been recommended 6y
tar eted residents.
PRIORITY 3:Encourage collaboration and plannin e(/orts to advance outdoor recreafion
Goal 1: Invest in sound local and regional Du6uque is undergoing a comprehensive planning
planning, including the integration of outdoor effort thls summer to configure new developmenf
recreation, health antl natural resources within the expanded Comiskey Park.
conservation and prolection, as well as to provide
a comprehensive and diverse vision.
Goal 2�, Provide seamless delivery of outdoor Multiple partners are involved in Comiskey Park's
recreation fmm all recreation providers revitalizatioq including the Ciry, the community
encouraging private-public partnerships that share foundalion, the school district, a heallh care
a common vision for high-quality, suslainable and pmvider, and the business community.
resource benefitting opportunities.
PRIORITY 4: Promote outdoor recreation as a means to achieve a healthier lilestyle, enhancing
the quality ollife foralllowans
Goal 1: Link outdoor recreation and participation �o Improved health outcomes are a critical projecl
desired wellness and public health benefits. goal, particularty because the neighborhoods
surrounding Comiskey Park are designated as a
Medically Underserved Area by HRSA and "high
risk" by a communit health needs assessment.
PRIORITY 5: Better understand lowans'outdoor recreation wants and needs, and develop
effective tools that connect them to lowa's natural resource opportunities, based on their unique
demographics and in[erests
Goal 2: Using a m�tlti-faceled approach (formal Various programming will occur at Comiskey Park,
and informal educational processes), promote inclutling youth sports, �oddler play areas,
youth parficipation in ihe outdoors striving for a environmen�al education, and exercise (e.g., yoga,
greater understanding, appreciation and use of Tai chi).
lowa's resources.
In addition,the project supports the City Sustainability Plan's goal to create additioiial green space,
as well as tlie 20i 2 Comprel�ensive Plan's vision to enhance existing padcs.
Pruicct Rcadinesc
Following acyuisition of Comiskey Park's ndjacent L9� acre parcel, tUe Ciry commenced planning
efforts to detemiine residents'interests and desired uses of the pa��k. This pla�wing effort, involving
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Project Narrative
focus gro�ps, surveys, fairs, inovie nights, end existing programming will be complete this
September 2016. Planning will continue Ihrough the summer, when a draft plan and design will be
released. Additional feedback on conceptual plans will be gadiered over the winter of2016, and e
final plan created by early 201 Z Construction will co�ninence at Cmniskey Parh in Spring 2917,
and conclude by summer 2078. Existing amenities will remain open dwing construction. New
im�rovements will be scheduled to open for public use in August 201 S.
Key project miLestones include:
• May-August �016—Comprehensive planning e�Ffort
• Septem6er2016—Concep[ualplan
• March 2017—Final pla�� and specitications
• Apri12017—Commencewnstruction
• July 2018 —Construction completes
• August 2013—O��ening of Comiskey Paik improvements
aDPlicant and Nartncr CaP�cih
Dub�que has budgeted the match for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Pertnership grant Matching
funds will be uv�ilable upon project award.The City has an effective record ofeonducting projects
nn-time and on-budget Key to this effort is the developmcnt of a detailed work plan with clear
milestones and respoiisibilities. A project managar will be designated who has experience
managing federal funding and who will ensure t6at al] grant requirements are followed. Dubuque
has an exemplary record of managing fede��al grants, having received mm�eroi�s EPA, HUD, DO'C,
and other federal grants. The City has never bean cimd Por any adverse .vudit findings firom an
OMB Circular A-133 audit or any other audit. Dubuquc has also never been required to compLy
witl� special "high risk" tenus or conditions under OMB Cireular A-102.
Successes with past Land and Water Conservation Fund (I.WCF) bn�ants include:
• The Mines of Spain State Recreatio�Area comprises 1,440 aeres of forest and prairie alm�g
the Mississippi River. The E.B. Lyons Inteipretive Center serves as the visitor centei and
park offices. The fE�cility is owned by tlie City of Dubuque and managed by the lowa
Departmcnt of Natural Resources. SpeciGcally, tlie City receivcd:
o LWCF grant #! 19-00421 A to acq�ire 30 acres Tor Lyons Park, which became the E.B.
Lyons 6rterpretive Aree
o LWCF g�ants # 19-012G9 and # 19-01273 fo� the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center
expansion
o LWCF �ant# 19-0L91 to acquire and develop 52 acres for 8ie Inter�iretive Area
• Avon Park Developmeni— LWCF grant# 19-00746D
• Cheplain Schmitt Memorial Park— LWCF gra��t t! 19-01065D
Dubuque's Leisure Services Depariment will be responsible for oi�going proe�amming,
management and mainteuance at Comiskey Park.
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Budget Narrative
V�inbilih and Rrusonnbl�ress ol thc Prulcct's Bud�_c�
See below for thc proposed budget of new development et the esp�nded Comiskcy Pnrlc
Budge[Categary Cost LWCFRequest Matcfi'l �' '
Source of Fundln ;_
AcquislPion o( 1.95 $12Q000,00
Acres AdjaceN to $120,000.00 $0.00 Stale Flood Mitiga�ion
Comiskey Park Sales Tax Increment I
Donation
Community $B0,000.00
Engagement and $80,000.00 $0.00 State Flood Mitigation
Design Sales Tax Increment
All-Inclusive Play $400,000.00 $400,000.00 $0.00
Simcture
$267,000.00
Splash Patl $375,000.00 $108,0OO,OD City of Dubuque
Sales Tax
Basketball Courf $47,000.00
Upgrade $47,000.00 $0.00 City of�ubuque
Sales Tax
$20,000.00
Ballfield Upgrade $20,000.00 $0,00 City ot Dubuque
Sales Tax
1.95 Acre Expansion
(Remove Washington $90,000.00
Sireet, Remove $9Q000.00 $0,00 State Flood Mitigation
Chainlink Fe�ce, Fill I Sales Tax Increment
To soil
Mul(i-Use Safety Village $50,000.00
I Miniature SUeels& �u50,000,00 $D.00 State Flood Mifigation
Signs/Parking Area Sales Tax Increment
$10,000.00
Lighting and Security $10,000 00 $0.00 State Flood Mitiga�ion
Sales Tax Increment
$14,000.00
Trees $14,000 00 50.00 State Flood Mitigation
Sales Tax IncremeN
Grass Seed/Sod for $10,000.00
Green Space $iD,000.00 �0.00 State Flood Mitigation
Sales Tax Incremen�
Total $1,216,000.00 $508,000.00 $708,000.00
Dubuque's cash contribution exceeds the I:l requirement�s for the Outdom� Recreation Legacy
Paiinership. The LWCF �n�ant witl represent 41.5% of the total project wst. Unquantified is the
contribution of i�rkind time from key partne�s.
Budget Narrative
Dubuque will be completing an extensive community outreacli to engage tlie public in the park
design and master plan developmeni. The budget refleets initial input from the community;
however the City of Dubuque will allow Ihe residents to re-allocate fundiug from one line item to
another should their input suggest a grea[er need for renligmnent of Hie ball field, less/more play
equipment, larger splash pad, or other such input thnt would requi�e a shifting of tl�c budget above.
Public input and dcsign will be completed by September of 20I6.
Paru�cr Support and Lcvera�in.
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership funds will be matclied with more than l:l of oash and
in-kind time for the proposed imp�ovements at Comiskey Park. Outdoor Recreation Legacy
Partnership resources will be matched with $708,000 of local and state dollars ('including the
value of acquired land). Beyond cash, a number of community partners are contributi��g in-kind
time to support the �roject Tliis time will help support ouh�each effor[s, design inp�t, und other
assistunce. Perticipating stakeholders include:
• The MulticulNral Family Center,located within walking distanee ofthe project area, helps
m empower community members and buiLd unity out of diversity. The organiz¢tion
sponso�s proa�ams tliat promote Io�g-teim leaming and celebrate different cultures. Many
of its patrons and program particip�nts live and work in the neighborhoods swTounding
Comiskey Park. The Multicultural Family Center witl support Comiskey Park expansion
by helping the City connect yuuth witli outdoor recreatio� experiences.
• The North End Neighborhood Association was established iu 199Z [o work for the
be[[ennent of neighborhood residenta Comiskey Park has been the home base for the N orth
End Naighborhood.The group meets monthly at the Comiskey Community Building,holds
virtually all of their communiCy events at tl�e yark, and have been long involved in the
plamiing for both park improvements and prograinming decisio��s for the park.
• Crescent Community Health Center is a Pedcrally Qualitied Health Center which provides
primary medical and dental care to individuals and families who are w�insured and
underi�sured in the Washington arid North End Neighborhoods. The clinic miderstands
that the pro�osed project will provide oppominities for heafthy lifestyte choices for its
clients and other underserved populations, and wi➢ actively plan outdoor activities (a.g.,
yo,a, Tai chi) at Canisl.ey Park for patients and neigl�borhood residents.
• The Dubuque Community School District serves over 10,500 students in 18 schools and
an Altema[ive Leaming Center. Two elementary schools are within the project area. The
Dubuyue Community School Dishict will engage in the design and implementation of
Comiskey Park impcovements, and will seek opportunities to use the s�acz for outdoor
classroom leaming and after-scl�ool activities.
• Tt�e Commimiry Foundation of Greater Dubuque is a tac-exem}�t public chatity tha�
provides criticnl support for local projects. Expans9on of Comiskey Psrk will emnpliment
many of its ongoing initintives that impacf low-income, underseived communities. The
foundation will actively paiticipate in gathe�ine coinmunity feedback on Comiskey Park's
design.
• The Greater Dubugue Devalopment Coipo�ation is a non-profit economic developmei�t
organization focused on biisiness retention and expansio��, workforce development, �nd
new business recruitment. The organization has provided impor�nnt lendersl�[p in all major
City initiatives, and will help to sponsor ongoing progremming at Comisl<ey Park.
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February 26, 2018
Ms. Kathleen Moench
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Department of Natural Resources
Wallace State Office Building
East Ninth Street and Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Dear Ms. Moench:
Land and Water Conservation Fund grant 19-01321, ORLP— Comislcey Park Development
has been approved. A copy of the new project agreement is enclosed and has been signed by the
National Parlc Service. Please sign the last page, scan and email the signature page back to me.
Also provided is an executed copy of the environmental certification.
FBMS nuinber P18AP00057
Total federal share $508,000.00
The accounting lines for this grant are as follows:
10 ORLP 2016 $508,000.00
The period of performance is:
March 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020
Sincerely, ',
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Matt Whitlow ,
Program Officer '�
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Grant A�r°eement
P18AP00057 / 19-01321
Between
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
AND
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIINS No.: 010272532
502 East Ninth Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Polk County ,
CFDA: 15.916
Project Title: ORLP—Comiskey Park Development
Amount of Federal Funds Obli ated: $508,000.00
Total Amount of Award: $1,096,000.00
Period of Performance: March 1, 2018 —December 31, 2020
This Grant Agreement (Agreement) is entered into by the U.S. Department of the
Interior, Nationai Park Service (NPS), and Iowa Department of Natural Resources
(Recipient). '
ART'ICLE I —�ACI�GROUI�D AIe1i) OBJECTIVES
The objective of this Agreement is to assist the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
(DNR), Parks and Recreation Division, with the improvements to the parlc that include an
all-inclusive play structure, a splash pad, baslcetball court upgrades, ballfield upgrades, '
multi-use safety village/miniature streets & signs/parking area, lighting and security, and
landscaping. ��
AR'I'ICLE II—ALITHORIT�'
NPS enters into this Agreement pursuant to the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act �
of 1965 (P.L. 88-578) as codified at 54 USC §200305.
ARTICLE III— STAT�MENT OF WORK
A. The Recipient agrees to:
1. Install new all-inclusive play structure
2. Install new splash pad
3. Upgrade basketball courts
4. Upgrade ballfield
5. Install new multi-use safety village/miniature streets & signs /parking area
6. Install new lighting and security
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7. Install landscaping ,
8. Install signage indicating funding source '
B. No substantial involvement on the part of the NPS is anticipated for the successful
completion of the statement of worlc detailed in this award. It is anticipated that
involvement will be limited to actions related to monitoring project performance,
and technical assistance at the request of the recipient.
ESI�T'ICL.E IV—'TEI�IVI OF AGl�E1ViE1�T'T
The Agreement is effective on March 1, 2018 (Effective Date) through December 31,
2020 (Expiration Date), unless terminated earlier per Article XIV and XVL The period '
from the Effective Date to the Expiration Date is the period of performance for the '
Agreement (Agreement Term). ,
ARTICI,E V—SPECIAL COI�IDITI01�1S APPL,IC'ABL,E 'I'O TI-IIS AGI�EEIVIEI�IT
Not Applicable.
ART'IC'I,E VI—PRE-AVVAI2I) II�tCI112RE1�CE OF COS'TS '
Not Applicable. ,
Al2'TICLE VII—I�I' OFFICIALS '
A. Key officials are essential to ensure maximum coordination and communications '
between the parties and the worlc being performed. They are:
1. For the 1�PS:
Awarding Officer (AO): '
Kelly Pearce '
National Park Service ��
State and Local Assistance Programs
Midwest Region, Legislation, Communications, Compliance, Planning and
Partnerships Division
601 Riverfront Drive
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 661-1552
kelly�earce@nps.gov
Program Officer:
Matt Whitlow
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National Parlc Service
State and Local Assistance Programs
Midwest Region, Legislation, Communications, Compliance, Planning and
Partnerships Division �
601 Riverfront Drive
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 661-1572
matthew whitlow@nps.gov
2. I+'or the I�eeipiento
Mr. Chuck Gipp, Director
State Liaison Officer
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
502 East Ninth Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 725-8282
chucl<.gipp@dnr.iowa.gov
Ms. Jennifer Nelson, Chief, Budget and Finance Bureau
Alternate State Liaison Officer '
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
502 East Ninth Street
Des Moines, IA 50319 '
(515) 725-8220
j ennifer.nelson@dnr.iowa.gov
B. C'ommunications. Recipient shall address any communication regarding this
Agreement to the Program Officer with a copy to the AO. Communications that '
relate solely to technical matters may be sent only to the Program Officer.
ARTICI.E VIII—AWARI9 A1�1I) PA�'MENT
A. NPS will provide funding to the Recipient in an amount not to exceed
$508,000.00 for the Statement of Work described in Article III and in accordance
with the Applicant's submitted SF-424C and Budget Narrative, which the NPS -
has approved and is incorporating by reference.
B. Recipient shall request payment in accordance with the following:
1. Method of Payment. Under most circumstances, payments on grants will be
handled on a reimbursement basis. Sponsors seelcing a cash advance for a
project must first make a request to the AO for an exception.
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2. 12equesting 12eimbursement. Requests for reimbursements must be
submitted via the Department of Treasury's Automated Standard Application
for Payments (ASAP). Requests for reimbursement should coincide with
norinal billing patterns. Each request must be limited to the amount of
disbursements made for the Federal share of direct project costs and the
proportionate share of allowable indirect costs incurred during that billing '��
period.
3. Adjusting Paytr►ent lZequests fo�Available Cash. Funds that are available
from repayments to, and interest earned on, a revolving fund, program
income, rebates, refunds, contract settlements, audit recoveries, credits,
discounts, and interest earned on any of those funds must be disbursed before
requesting additional cash payments.
4. Bank Accounts. All payments are made through electronic funds transfer to
the bank account identified in the ASAP system by the FA Recipient.
5. Supporting Documents and Agency Ap�roval of Payments. Additional
supporting documentation and prior NPS approval of payments may be
required when/if a FA Recipient is determined to be "high rislc" or has
performance issues. If prior Agency payment approval is in effect for an '
award, the ASAP system will notify the FA Recipient when they submit a '
request for payment. The Recipient must then notify the NPS AO that a
payment request has been submitted. The NPS AO may request additional
information from the Recipient to support the payment request prior to
approving the release of funds, as deemed necessary. The FA Recipient is
required to comply with these requests. Supporting documents may include
invoices, copies of contracts, vendor quotes, and other expenditure
explanations that justify the reimbursement requests.
C. In order to receive a financial assistance award and to ensure proper payment, it is
required that Recipient maintain their registration with the System for Award
Management (SAM), accessed at http://www.sam.gov. Failure to maintain
registration can impact obligations and payments under this Agreement and/or
any other financial assistance or procurements documents the Recipient may have
with the Federal government.
D. Allowable and Eligible Costs. Expenses charged against awards under the
Agreement may not be incurred prior to the beginning of the Agreement unless
specifically approved as a pre-award cost or with prior approval from the NPS �.
AO via a Waiver of Retroactivity, and may be incurred only as necessary to carry
out the approved objectives, scope of work, and budget of the project. The
Recipient shall not incur costs or obligate funds for any purpose pertaining to the
operation of the project, program, or activities beyond the expiration date
stipulated in the award.
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E. 'Travel Costs.
Not Applicable.
F. Indireet Costs. Indirect costs will not be allowable charges against the award
unless a copy of the approved negotiated indirect cost rate has been submitted
with the application and costs are specifically included as a line itein in the
approved budget incorporated into the award.
G, l�ecipient Cost Share o� 1Vlatch. Any non-Federal share, whether in cash or in-
kind, is expected to be paid out at the same general rate as the Federal share.
Exceptions to this requirement may be granted by the AO based on sufficient
documentation demonstrating previously determined plans for or later
commitment of cash or in—kind contributions. In any case, the Recipient must '
meet their cost share commitment over the life of the award.
ARTICLE IX— COST'-SIiAItI1o1G I2EQiJIRE1VIEl�1'I' '
At least 53.6% non-Federal cost-share is required for costs incurred under this '
Agreeinent.
ARTICLE X—APPROVEI) Il\iDIItECT I2A'T�
Not Applicable. '
AR'TICLE XI—PRIOIZ APPRO�AI.
The Recipient shall obtain prior approval for budget and program revisions in accordance
with 2 CFR 200.308. '
ART'IC'I�E XII—REPOIz'I'S AND/OR I)EL,IVERABLES '
A. Specific projects, taslcs or activities for which funds are reimbursed will be
tracked and reported by annual submission of a SF-425 Federal Financial Report
(FFR) and annual submission of a Performance Report. A final SF-425 and
Performance Report shall be submitted at the completion of the Agreement. The
following reporting period end date shall be used for interim reports: March 31.
For final the SF-425 and Performance Report, the reporting period end date shall
be the end date of the agreement. Annual and final reports shall be submitted no '
later than 90 days after project is completed or the grant end period date,
whichever comes first. All reports shall be submitted via email to the NPS
Program Officer with a copy to the AO.
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B. The Secretary of the Interior and the Comptroller General of the United States, or
their duly authorized representatives, will have access, for the purpose of financial
or programmatic review and examination, to any books, documents, papers, and
records that are pertinent to the Agreement at all reasonable times during the
period of retention in accordance with 2 CFR 200.333.
AY��f'i I�I�E XIII—I�EPOR'TII�G ��IvIA'TT'�I2S REI,A`T�D 'I'� 12k,�i�'1PN'�°
II�'TEGIZITI'ANI) PEI�F0121VIAI�C'E '
A. General lZeporting iZequirement: If the total value of your currently active '
grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts from all Federal
awarding agencies exceeds $10,000,000 for any period of time during the period
of performance of this Federal award, then you, as the recipient, during that
period of time must maintain the currency of information reported to the System
for Award Management (SAM) that is made available in the designated integrity
and performance system (currently the Federal Awardee Performance and
Integrity Information System (FAPIIS)) about civil, criminal, or administrative
proceedings described in paragraph B of this award term and condition. This is a
statutory requirement under section 872 of Public Law 110-417, as amended (41 ;
U.S.C. 2313). As required by section 3010 of Public Law 111-212, all
information posted in the designated integrity and performance system on or after
April 15, 2011, except past performance reviews required for Federal
procurement contracts, will be publicly available.
B. Proceedings �'ou 1Vlust IZeport: Submit the information required about each '
proceeding that:
1. Is in connection with the award or performance of a grant, cooperative
agreement, or procurement contract from the Federal Government;
2. Reached its final disposition during the most recent five year period; and '
3. Is one of the following: '
a) A criminal proceeding that resulted in a conviction, as defined in '
paragraph E of this award term and condition;
b) A civil proceeding that resulted in a finding of fault and liability and '���,
payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or
damages of$5,000 or more; '
c) An administrative proceeding, as defined in paragraph E of this award
term and condition, that resulted in a finding of fault and liability and
payment of either a monetary fine or penalty of$5,000 or more; or
reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of$100,000; or ,
d) Any other criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding if; ��
i. It could have led to an outcome described in paragraph B.3(a), (b),
or (c) of this award term and condition; '
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ii. It had a different disposition arrived at by consent or compromise
with an acknowledgment of fault on your part; and '
iii. The requirement in this award term and condition to disclose
information about the proceeding does not conflict with applicable
laws and regulations.
C. I�eporting Procedures: Enter in the SAM Entity Management area the
information that SAM requires about each proceeding described in paragraph B of
this award term and condition. You do not need to submit the information a
second time under assistance awards that you received if you already provided the
information through SAM because you were required to do so under Federal
procurement contracts that you were awarded.
D. Reporting Frequeney: During any period of time when you are subject to the ,
requirement in paragraph A of this award term and condition, you must report
proceedings information through SAM for the most recent five year period, either
to report new information about any proceeding(s) that you have not reported '
previously or affirm that there is no new information to report. Recipients that '
have Federal contract, grant, and cooperative agreement awards with a cumulative
total value greater than $10,000,000 must disclose semiannually any information
about the criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.
E. I)efinitions: For purposes of this award term and condition:
1. Administrative proceeding means a non judicial process that is adjudicatory in
nature in order to malce a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities '
and Exchange Commission Administrative proceedings, Civilian Board of ,
Contract Appeals proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract '
Appeals proceedings). This includes proceedings at the Federal and State level '
but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does '
not include audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.
2. Conviction means a judgment or conviction of a criminal offense by any court
of competent jurisdiction, whether entered upon a verdict or a plea, and
includes a conviction entered upon a plea of nolo contendere.
3. Total value of currently active grants, cooperative agreements, and
procurement contracts includes—
a) Only the Federal share of the funding under any Federal award with a '
recipient cost share or match; and
b) The value of all expected funding increments under a Federal award and
options, even if not yet exercised.
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�l�1 i�Li� �dV—1VS�BJA�1�L�A l�l�y i�P 1F�lA�1J19i� i�iA 1V�1���1tl1�Li�1 1�Y�y �. ..
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A. This Agreement may be modified only by a written instrument executed by the
parties. Modifications will be requested in writing and approved by the NPS AO
and the authorized representative of Recipient.
B. Additional conditions may be imposed by NPS if it is determined that the
Recipient is non-compliant to the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Remedies for Noncompliance can be found in 2 CFR 200.338 and the LWCF
Assistance Manual (https:Uwww.nps.gov/subjects/lwcf/upload/lwcf manual.pd�.
C. This Agreement may be terminated consistent with applicable termination
provisions for Agreements found in2 CFR 200.339 through 200.342 and the
LWCF Assistance Manual.
ART'ICLE XV— GEI`1EI2AL, Al�ti) SPECIAL PI�OVISIOI�S
A. General Provisions
1. OIVi� Cireulars and Other IZegulations. The following Federal regulations are
incorporated by reference into this Agreement (full text can be found at
http://wvwv.ecfr.go v:
a) Administrative Requirements: '
2 CFR Part 200— Uniform Administ��ative ReguiNements, Cost Principles,
arrd Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, in its entirety; '
b) Determination of Allowable Costs:
2 CFR Pai t 200— Unifo��m Admznist�^ative Requirements, Cost Principles,
and Azrdit Requirements for Federal Awards, Subpart E; and
c) Audit l�equirements:
2 CFR Pa��t 200— UnifoNm Administrative Requi�^en�ents, Cost Principles,
and Azcdit Requi�^ements for FedeNal Awa��ds, Subpart F.
d) Code of Federal Regulations/Regulatory Requirements:
2 CFR Part 182 & 1401, "Government—wide Requirements for a Drug—
Free Woricplace";
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2 CFR 180 & 1400, "Non—Procurement Debarment and Suspension",
previously located at 43 CFR Part 42, "Governmentwide Debarment and
Suspension (NonProcurement)';
43 CFR 18, "New Restrictions on Lobbying";
2 CFR l�art 175, "Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000";
FAR Clccuse 52.203-12, Pa�agraphs (a) and(b), Limitation on Payments
to Influence Certain Federal Transactions;
2 CFR Pa�°t 25, System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) and
Data Universal Numbering System (DLJNS); and
2 CFR Par�t 170, "Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation".
2. Non—Discrimination. All activities pursuant to this Agreement shall be in
compliance with the requirements of Executive Order 11246, as amended;
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, (78 Stat. 252; 42 U.S.C.
§§2000d et sec�.); Title V, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended, (87 Stat. 394; 29 U.S.C. §794); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975
(89 Stat. 728; 42 U.S.C. §§6101 et se�c.); and with all other federal laws and ��
regulations prohibiting discrimination on grounds of race, color, sexual '
orientation, national origin, disabilities, religion, age, or sex.
3. Lobbying Prohibition. 18 U.S.C. §1913, Lobbying with Appropriated
Moneys, as amended by Public Law 107-273, Nov. 2, 2002 —No part of the
money appropriated by any enactment of Congress shall, in the absence of
express authorization by Congress, be used directly or indirectly to pay for
any personal service, advertisement, telegram, telephone, letter, printed or
written matter, or other device, intended or designed to influence in any
manner a Member of Congress, a jurisdiction, or an official of any
government, to favor, adopt, or oppose, by vote or otherwise, any legislation,
law, ratification, policy, or appropriation, whether before or after the
introduction of any bill, measure, or resolution proposing such legislation,
law, ratification, policy, or appropriation; but this shall not prevent officers or
employees of the United States or of its departments or agencies from
communicating to any such Members or official, at his request, or to Congress
or such official, through the proper official channels, requests for legislation,
law, ratification, policy, or appropriations which they deem necessary for the
efficient conduct of the public business, or from making any communication
whose prohibition by this section might, in the opinion of the Attorney
General, violate the Constitution or interfere with the conduct of foreign
policy, counter—intelligence, intelligence, or national security activities.
Violations of this section shall constitute violations of section 1352(a) of title
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31. In addition to the above, the related restrictions on the use of appropriated
funds found in Div. F, § 402 of the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2008 (P.L.
110-161) also apply.
4. Anti—I)eficiency E4ct. Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. §1341 nothing contained in this
Agreement shall be construed as binding the NPS to expend in any one fiscal
year any sum in excess of appropriations made by Congress, for the purposes
of this Agreement for that fiscal year, or other obligation for the further
expenditure of money in excess of such appropriations. '
5. Business Enterprise I)eeelopment. Pursuant to Executive Order 12432 it is
national policy to award a fair share of contracts to small and minority firms.
NPS is strongly committed to the objectives of this policy and encourages all
recipients of its Cooperative Agreements to talce affirmative steps to ensure
such fairness by ensuring procurement procedures are carried out in
accordance with the Executive Order.
6. Assignment. No part of this Agreement shall be assigned to any other party '
without prior written approval of the NPS and the Assignee. '
7. 1VIember of Congress. Pursuant to 41 U.S.C. § 22, no Member of Congress ,
shall be admitted to any share or part of any contract or agreement made, '
entered into, or adopted by or on behalf of the United States, or to any benefit
to arise thereupon.
8. Agency. The Recipient is not an agent or representative of the United States, ,
the Department of the Interior,NPS, or the Park, nor will the Recipient '
represent its self as such to third parties. NPS employees are not agents of the
Recipient and will not act on behalf of the Recipient.
9. 1Von—Exclusive t�greement. This Agreement in no way restricts the Recipient
or NPS from entering into similar agreements, or participating in similar �
activities or arrangements, with other public or private agencies,
organizations, or individuals.
10. Survival. Any and all provisions which, by themselves or their nature, are
reasonably expected to be performed after the expiration or termination of this
Agreement shall survive and be enforceable after the expiration or termination
of this Agreement. Any and all liabilities, actual or contingent, which have ,
arisen during the term of and in connection with this Agreement shall survive
expiration or termination of this Agreement.
11. Partial Invalidity. If any provision of this Agreement or the application
thereof to any party or circumstance shall, to any extent, be held invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement or the application of such
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provision to the parties or circumstances other than those to which it is held
invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and each provision of
this Agreement shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted
by law.
12. Captions and I�eadings. The captions, headings, article numbers and
paragraph numbers appearing in this Agreement are inserted only as a matter
of convenience and in no way shall be construed as defining or limiting the
scope or intent of the provision of this Agreement nor in any way affecting
this Agreement.
13. I�o Employment l�elationship, This Agreement is not intended to and shall
not be construed to create an employment relationship between NPS and '
Recipient or its representatives. No representative of Recipient shall perform
any function or make any decision properly reserved by law or policy to the
Federal government.
14, l�o Third—Party Rights. This Agreement creates enforceable obligations
between only NPS and Recipient. Except as expressly provided herein, it is
not intended nor shall it be construed to create any right of enforcement by or '
any duties or obligation in favor of persons or entities not a party to this
Agreement.
15. Foreign Travel. The Recipient shall comply with the provisions of the Fly
America Act (49 U.S.C. 40118). The implanting regulations of the Fly
America Act are found at 41 CFR 301-10.131 through 301-10.143.
B) Special Provisions '
1) Public Information and Endorsements
a) Recipient shall not publicize or otherwise circulate promotional material �
(such as advertisements, sales brochures, press releases, speeches, still and
motion pictures, articles, manuscripts or other publications) which states
or implies governmental, Departmental, bureau, or government employee
endorsement of a business, product, service, or position which the
Recipient represents. No release of information relating to this award may
state or imply that the Government approves of the Recipient's work
products, or considers the Recipient's worlc product to be superior to other
products or services.
b) All information submitted for publication or other public releases of
information regarding this project shall carry the following disclaimer.
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c) The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the
authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or
policies of the U.S. Government. Mention of trade names or commercial
products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Government.
d) Recipient must obtain prior Government approval for any public ,
information releases concerning this award which refer to the Department '
of the Interior or any bureau or employee (by name or title). The specific '
text, layout photographs, etc, of the proposed release must be submitted
with the request for approval.
e) Recipient further agrees to include this provision in a subaward to a '
subrecipient, except for a subaward to a State government, a local
government, or to a federally recognized Indian tribal government.
2) Publications of Results of Studies. No party will unilaterally publish a joint '
publication without consulting the other party. This restriction does not apply ,
to popular publications of previously published technical matter. Publications
pursuant to this Agreement may be produced independently or in
collaboration with others; however, in all cases proper credit will be given to
the efforts of those parties contribution to the publication. In the event no
agreement is reached concerning the manner of publication or interpretation of ,
results, either party may publish data after due notice and submission of the '
proposed manuscripts to the other. In such instances, the party publishing the '
data will give due credit to the cooperation but assume full responsibility for '
any statements on which there is a difference of opinion. !
3) Rights in I)ata. The Recipient must grant the United States of America a
royalty—free, non—exclusive and irrevocable license to publish, reproduce and
use, and dispose of in any manner and for any purpose without liinitation, and
to authorize or ratify publication, reproduction or use by others, of all '
copyrightable material first produced or composed under this Agreement by
the Recipient, its employees or any individual or concern specifically ,
employed or assigned to originate and prepare such material.
4) Retention and Access Requirements for Records. All Recipient financial and ;
programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical records, and other
grants—related records shall be maintained and available for access in
accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.333-200.337. With respect to 2 CFR '
200.333(c), "final disposition" as it relates to real property acquired or
developed with LWCF funds is considered to mean once the property is
approved for conversion(i.e., as long as there is an LWCF interest in a property '
the records for it must be maintained).
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5) t�udit Requirements
a) Non—Federal entities that expend $750,000 or more during a year in
Federal awards shall have a single or program—specific audit conducted
for that year in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of
1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507) and2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F , which is
available at http://www.ecfr.aov/c�i—bin/text—
idx?SID=fd6463a517ceea3fa13e665e525051f4&node=sp2 1 200 f&r n=d '
iv6 '
b) Non—Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 for a fiscal year in '
Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, '
but records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials
of the Federal agency, pass—through entity, and General Accounting
Office (GAO).
c) Audits shall be made by an independent auditor in accordance with
generally accepted government auditing standards covering financial
audits. Additional audit requirements applicable to this agreement are '
found at 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F, as applicable. Additional information
on single audits is available from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse at
http://harvester.census. ov/sac/ .
6) Procurement Procedures. It is a national policy to place a fair share of
purchases with minority business firms. The Department of the Interior is '
strongly committed to the objectives of this policy and encourages all '
recipients of its grants and cooperative agreements to talce affirmative steps to
ensure such fairness. Positive efforts shall be made by recipients to utilize
small businesses, minority—owned firms, and women's business enterprises,
whenever possible. Recipients of Federal awards shall take all of the
following steps to further this goal:
a) Ensure that small businesses, minority—owned firms, and women's '
business enterprises are used to the fullest extent practicable.
b) Malce information on forthcoming opportunities available and arrange '
time frames for purchases and contracts to encourage and facilitate ,
participation by small businesses, minority—owned firms, and women's
business enterprises.
c) Consider in the contract process whether firms competing for larger '
contracts intend to subcontract with small businesses, minority—owned
firms, and women's business enterprises. '
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d) Encourage contracting with consortiums of small businesses, minority—
owned firms and women's business enterprises when a contract is too large
for one of these firms to handle individually. ,
e) Use the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as
the Small Business Development Agency in the solicitation and utilization ,
of sma11 business, minority—owned firms and women's business
enterprises.
7) Prohibition on "Text IVIessaging and jJsing Electronic Equipment Supplied
by the Governinent while I9riving. Executive Order 13513, Federal '
Leadership On Reducing Text Messaging While Driving, was signed by '',
President Baracic Obama on October l, 2009. This Executive Order introduces '
a Federal Government—wide prohibition on the use of text messaging while '
driving on official business or while using Government—supplied equipment. ',
Additional guidance enforcing the ban will be issued at a later date. In the ''
meantime, please adopt and enforce policies that immediately ban text �
messaging while driving company—owned or—rented vehicles, government— '
owned or leased vehicles, or while driving privately owned vehicles when on ' '
official government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of
the government. '
8) Seat Belt Provision. The Recipient is encouraged to adopt and enforce on— '
the job seat belt use policies and programs for their employees when '
operating company—owned, rented, or personally owned vehicles. These ' '
measures include, but are not limited to, conducting education, awareness, and ' '
other appropriate programs for their employees about the importance of ,
wearing seat belts and the consequences of not wearing them.
9) Trafficking in Persons. This term of award is pursuant to paragraph (g) of
Section 106 of the Trafficicing Victims Protections Act of 2000, as amended '
(2 CFR §175.15). '
a) Provisions applicable to a recipient that is a private entity.
1. You as the Recipient, your employees, subrecipients under this
award, and subrecipients' employees may not— '
i. Engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the '
period of time that the award is in effect;
ii. Procure a commercial sex act during the period of time that the
award is in effect; or
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iii. Use forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards
under the award.
2. We as the Federal awarding agency may unilaterally terminate this
award, without penalty, if you or a subrecipient that is a private
entity—
i. Is determined to have violated a prohibition in paragraph a.l of
this award term; or
ii. Has an employee who is determined by the agency official
authorized to terminate the award to have violated a prohibition
in paragraph a.l of this award term through conduct that is
either: '
a. Associated with performance under this award: or
b. Imputed to you or the subrecipient using the standards and '
due process for imputing the conduct of an individual to an '
� organization that are provided in 2 CFR part 180, "OMB
Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and
Suspension (NonProcurement)," as implemented by our
agency at 2 CFR part 1400. ;
b) Provision applicable to a recipient other than a private entity. We as the
Federal awarding agency may unilateraily terminate this award, without
penalty, if a subrecipient that is a private entity—
1. Is determined to have violated an applicable prohibition in paragraph '
a.l of this award term; or '
2. Has an employee who is determined by the agency official '
authorized to terminate the award to have violated an applicable ,
prohibition in paragraph a,l of this award terin through conduct that '
is either:
i. Associated with performance under this award; or '
ii. Imputed to the subrecipient using the standards and due process
for imputing the conduct of an individual to an organization that ,
are provided in 2 CFR part 180, "OMB Guidelines to Agencies
on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension
(NonProcurement)," as implemented by our agency at 2 CFR
part 1400. ,
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c) Provisions applicable to any recipient.
1. You must inform us immediately of any information you receive '
from any source alleging a violation of a prohibition in paragraph a,l
of this award term. ��
2. Our right to terminate unilaterally that is described in paragraph a.2 ����,
or b of this section:
i. Implements section 106(g) of the Trafficicing Victims Protection ���
Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)), and
ii. Is in addition to all other remedies for noncompliance that are
available to us under this award.
3. You must include the requirements of paragraph a.1 of this award
term in any subaward you make to a private entity.
d) Definitions. For purposes of this award term:
1. "Employee" means either: '
i. An individual employed by you or a subrecipient who is engaged
in the performance of the project or program under this awards;
or
ii. Another person engaged in the performance of the project or '
program under this award and not compensated by you
including, but not limited to, a volunteer or individual whose ��
services are contributed by a third party as an in—kind '
contribution toward cost sharing or matching requirements.
2. "Forced labor" means labor obtained by any of the following
methods: The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or
obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force,
fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary
servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.
3. "Private entity" means:
i. Any entity other than a State, local government, Indian tribe, or
foreign public entity, as those terms are defined in 2 CFR 175.25;
and
ii. Includes:
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a. A nonprofit organization, including any nonprofit institution
of higher education, hospital, or tribal organization other than '
one included in the definition of Indian tribe at 2 CFR
175.25(b).
b. A for—profit organization. !
4. "Severe forms of trafficking in persons," "commercial sex act," and
"coercion"have the meanings given at section 103 of the TVPA, as
amended (22 U.S.C. 7102).
10)Recipient Employee VVhistleblower Rights ancl iZequirement to '
Inform Employees of�'histleblower IZights
a. This award and employees working on this financial assistance '
agreement will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies in
the pilot program on Award Recipient employee whistleblower '
protections established at 41 U.S.C. 4712 by section 828 of the '
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112—
239). i
b. The Award Recipient shall inform its employees in writing, in the
predominant language of the workforce, of employee whistleblower
rights and protections under 41 U.S.C. 4712.
c. The Award Recipient shall insert the substance of this clause, including
this paragraph (c), in all subawards or subcontracts over the simplified
acquisition threshold, 42 CFR § 52.203-17 (as referenced in 42 CFR §
3.908-9).
11) Reporting Subawards And Executive Compensation ;
a) Reporting of first—tier subawards, i
1. Applicability. Unless you are exempt as provided in paragraph D. of
this award term, you must report each action that obligates $25,000
or more in Federal funds that does not include Recovery Act funds '
(as defined in section 1512(a)(2) of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. 111-5) for a subaward to an '
entity (see definitions in paragraph E. of this award term). '
2. Where and when to report. '
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i. You must report each obligating action described in paragraph '
A.1. of this award term to http://www.fsrsgov. '
ii. For subaward information, report no later than the end of the
month following the month in which the obligation was made. '
(For example, if the obligation was made on November 7, 2010, ,
the obligation must be reported by no later than December 31, '
2010.)
3. What to t•eport. You must report the information about each
obligating action that the submission instructions posted at
http://www.fsrs.�ov specify. ' ,
b) Reporting Total Compensation of Recipient Executives.
1. Applicability and what to report. You must report total compensation '
for each of your five most highly compensated executives for the '
preceding completed fiscal year, if— ' '
i. The total Federal funding authorized to date under this award is
$25,000 or more; ',
ii. In the preceding fiscal year, you received— ', '
a. 80 percent or more of your annual gross revenues from '
Federal procurement contracts (and subcontracts) and Federal
financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act, as '
defined at 2 CFR 170.320 (and subawards); and
b. $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal '
procurement contracts (and subcontracts) and Federal
financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act, as
defined at 2 CFR 170.320 (and subawards); and
iii. The public does not have access to information about the ��
compensation of the executives through periodic reports filed
under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal '
Revenue Code of 1986. (To determine if the public has access to �
the compensation information, see the U.S. Security and '
Exchange Commission total compensation filings at ',
httt�://www.sec.�ov/answers/execomp.htm.) ',
2. Where and when to report. You must report executive total '
compensation described in paragraph A.l. of this award term:
I
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i. As part of your registration profile at https://www.sam.�ov.
ii. By the end of the month following the month in which this award
is made, and annually thereafter.
c) Reporting of Total Compensation of Subrecipient Executives.
1. Applicability and what to report. Unless you are exempt as provided
in paragraph D, of this award term, for each first—tier subrecipient
under this award, you shall report the names and total compensation
of each of the subrecipient's five most highly compensated
executives for the subrecipient's preceding completed fiscal year, '
if—
i. In the subrecipient's preceding fiscal year, the subrecipient ��
received—
a. 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues from Federal '
procurement contracts (and subcontracts) and Federal
financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act, as '
defined at 2 CFR 170.320 (and subawards); and
b. $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal '
procurement contracts (and subcontracts), and Federal
financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act (and '
subawards); and '
ii. The public does not have access to information about the '
compensation of the executives through periodic reports filed
under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of '
1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986. (To determine if the public has access to
the compensation information, see the U.S. Security and
Exchange Commission total compensation filings at
http://www.sec.�ov/answers/execomp.htin.)
2. Where and when to report. You must report subrecipient executive
total compensation described in paragraph c.l. of this award term:
i. To the recipient. ��
ii. By the end of the month following the month during which you
malce the subaward. For example, if a subaward is obligated on
any date during the month of October of a given year (i.e.,
between October 1 and 31), you must report any required
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compensation information of the subrecipient by November 30
of that year.
d) Exemptions. �����
1. If, in the previous tax year, you had gross income, from all sources, '
under $300,000, you are exempt from the requirements to report:
i. Subawards, and
ii. The total compensation of the five most highly compensated
executives of any subrecipient.
e) Definitions. For purposes of this award term:
1. Entity means all of the following, as defined in 2 CFR part 25:
i. A Governmental organization, which is a State, local
government, or Indian tribe;
ii. A foreign public entity; '
iii. A domestic or foreign nonprofit organization; '
iv. A domestic or foreign for—profit organization; ',
v. A Federal agency, but only as a subrecipient under an award or
subaward to a non—Federal entity. '
2. Executive means officers, managing partners, or any other
employees in management positions. '
3. Subaward: '
i. This term means a legal instrument to provide support for the
performance of any portion of the substantive project or program
for which you received this award and that you as the recipient
award to an eligible subrecipient.
ii. The term includes your procurement of property and services
needed to carry out the project or program. The term does not
include procurement of incidental property and services needed
to carry out the award project or program.
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iii. A subaward may be provided through any legal agreement,
including an agreement that you or a subrecipient considers a '
contract. '
4. Subrecipient means an entity that: '
i. Receives a subaward from you (the recipient) under this award; '
and '
ii. Is accountable to you for the use of the Federal funds provided
by the subaward.
5. Total compensation means the cash and noncash dollar value earned
by the executive during the recipient's or subrecipient's preceding '
fiscal year and includes the following (for more information see 17
CFR 229,402(c)(2)): '
i. Salary and bonus. ,
ii. Awards of stocic, stock options, and stocic appreciation rights.
Use the dollar amount recognized for financial statement
reporting purposes with respect to the fiscal year in accordance
with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123
(Revised 2004) (FAS 123R), Shared Based Payments.
iii. Earnings for services under non—equity incentive plans. This
does not include group life, health, hospitalization or medical
reimbursement plans that do not discriminate in favor of
executives, and are available generally to all salaried employees. '
iv. Change in pension value. This is the change in present value of ',
defined benefit and actuarial pension plans. '
v. Above—market earnings on deferred compensation which is not '
tax—qualified. '
vi. Other compensation, if the aggregate value of all such other '
compensation (e.g. severance, termination payments, value of
life insurance paid on behalf of the employee, perquisites or
property) for the executive exceeds $10,000.
12) Conflict of Interest '
a) The Recipient must establish safeguards to prohibit its employees and j
Sub—recipients from using their positions for purposes that constitute or
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present the appearance of a personal or organizational conflict of interest.
The Recipient is responsible for notifying the Awarding Officer in writing '
of any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may arise during the life
of this award. Conflicts of interest include any relationship or matter
which might place the Recipient or its employees in a position of conflict,
real or apparent, between their responsibilities under the agreement and '
any other outside interests. Conflicts of interest may also include, but are
not limited to, direct or indirect financial interests, close personal
relationships, positions of trust in outside organizations, consideration of
future employment arrangements with a different organization, or ' �
decision—making affecting the award that would cause a reasonable person
with lcnowledge of the relevant facts to question the impartiality of the ',
Recipient and/or Recipient's employees and Sub—recipients in the matter. '
b) The Awarding Officer and the servicing Ethics Counselor will ,
deterinine if a conflict of interest exists. If a conflict of interest exists, the
Awarding Officer will determine whether a mitigation plan is feasible. ���
Mitigation plans must be approved by the Awarding Officer in writing.
c) Failure to resolve conflicts of interest in a manner that satisfies the
government may be cause for termination of the award. Failure to malce
required disclosures may result in any of the remedies described in 2 CFR '
§ 200.338, Remedies/or Noncompliance, including suspension or '
debarment (see also 2 CFR Part 180). ;
ARTICI.� XVI—I,WCF PROVISI01�1� ''
Part I —I)efinitions '
A. The term "NPS" or "Service" as used herein means the National Parl< Service, United '
States Department of the Interior.
B. The term "Director" as used herein means the Director of the National Park Service, '
or any representative lawfully delegated the authority to act for such Director.
C. The term "Manual" as used herein means the Land and Water Conservation Fund
State Assistance Program Manual.
D. The term "project" as used herein means a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant,
which is subject to the project agreement and/or its subsequent amendments.
E. The tei�m "State" as used herein means the State or Territory that is a party to the
project agreement, and, where applicable, the political subdivision or public agency to
which funds are to be transferred pursuant to this agreement. Wherever a term,
condition, obligation, or requirement refers to the State, such term, condition,
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obligation, or requirement shall also apply to the recipient political subdivision or
public agency, except where it is clear from the nature of the term, condition,
obligation, or requirement that it is to apply solely to the State. For purposes of these
provisions, the terms "State," "grantee," and "recipient" are deemed synonymous.
F. The term "Secretary" as used herein means the Secretary of the Interior, or any
representative lawfully delegated the authority to act for such Secretary.
Part II - Continuing Assurances ��
The parties to the project agreement specifically recognize that the Land and Water
Conservation Fund project creates an obligation to maintain the property described in the
project agreement and supporting application documentation consistent with the Land
and Water Conservation Fund Act and the following requirements.
Further, it is the acicnowledged intent of the parties hereto that recipients of assistance
will use monies granted hereunder for the purposes of this program, and that assistance
granted from the Fund wili result in a net increase, commensurate at least with the
Federal cost-share, in a participant's outdoor recreation. '
It is intended by both parties hereto that assistance from the Fund will be added to, rather
than replace or be substituted for, State and local outdoor recreation funds.
A. The State agrees, as recipient of this assistance, that it will meet the general, special,
and LWCF provisions outlined in this award agreement and that it will further impose
these provisions, and the terms of the project agreement, upon any political
subdivision or public agency to which funds are transferred pursuant to the project '
agreement. The State also agrees that it shall be responsible for compliance with the '
terms of the project agreement by such a political subdivision or public agency and
that failure by such political subdivision or public agency to so comply shall be '
deemed a failure by the State to comply with the terms of this agreement.
B. The State agrees that the property described in the project agreement and the signed
and dated project boundary map made part of that agreement is being acquired or
developed with Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance, or is integral to such
acquisition or development, and that, without the approval of the Secretary, it shall
not be converted to other than public outdoor recreation use but shall be maintained in
public outdoor recreation in perpetuity or for the term of the lease in the case of
leased property. The Secretary shall approve such conversion only if it is found to be
in accord with the then existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and �
only upon such conditions deemed necessary to assure the substitution of other
recreation properties of at least equal fair marlcet value and of reasonably equivalent
usefulness and location pursuant to Title 36 Part 59.3 of the Code of Fede��al
Regulations. This replacement land then becomes subject to LWCF protection. The
approval of a conversion shall be at the sole discretion of the Secretary, or his/her
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designee. '
Prior to the completion of this project, the State and the Director may mutually alter
the area described and shown in the project agreement and the signed and dated '
project boundary map to provide the most satisfactory public outdoor recreation unit, ',
except that acquired parcels are afforded LWCF protection as Fund reimbursement is '
provided. '
In the event the NPS provides Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for the
acquisition and/or development of property with full lcnowledge that the project is ,
subject to reversionary rights and outstanding interests, conversion of said property to '
other than public outdoor recreation uses as a result of such right or interest being '
exercised will occur. In receipt of this approval, the State agrees to notify the Service
of the potential conversion as soon as possible and to seek approval of replacement
property in accord with the conditions set forth in these provisions and program '
regulations. The provisions of this paragraph are also applicable to: leased properties '
acquired and/or developed with Fund assistance where such lease is terminated prior ',
to its full term due to the existence of provisions in such lease lcnown and agreed to
by the Service; and properties subject to other outstanding rights and interests that '
may result in a conversion when lcnown and agreed to by the Service. !
C. The State agrees that the benefit to be derived by the United States from the full
compliance by the State with the terms of this agreement is the preservation,
protection, and the net increase in the quality of public outdoor recreation facilities
and resources which are available to the people of the State and of the United States,
and such benefit exceeds to an immeasurable and unascertainable extent the amount '
of money furnished by the United States by way of assistance under the terms of this '
agreement. The State agrees that payment by the State to the United States of an
amount equal to the amount of assistance extended under this agreement by the
United States would be inadequate compensation to the United States for any breach
by the State of this agreement.
The State further agrees, therefore, that the appropriate remedy in the event of a
breach by the State of this agreement shall be the specific performance of this
agreement or the submission and approval of a conversion-of-use request as described
in Part II.B above.
D. The State agrees to comply with the policies and procedures set forth in the Manual.
Provisions of said Manual are incorporated into and made a part of the project
agreement.
E. The State agrees that the property and facilities described in the project agreement
shall be operated and maintained as prescribed by Manual requirements and '
published post-completion compliance regulations (Title 36 Part 59 of the Code of
Federal Regulations).
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F. The State agrees that a notice of the grant agreement shall be recorded in the public ,
property records (e.g., registry of deeds or similar) of the jurisdiction in which the
property is located, to the effect that the property described and shown in the scope of
the project agreement and the signed and dated project boundary map made part of ',
that agreement, has been acquired or developed with Land and Water Conservation '
Fund assistance and that it cannot be converted to other than public outdoor
recreation use without the written approval of the Secretary of the Interior.
G. Nondiscrimination
1. By signing the LWCF agreement, the State certifies that it will comply with all '
Federal laws relating to nondiscrimination as outlined in the Civil Rights '
Assurance appearing at Article XV.A.2. '
2. The State shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of residence,
except to the extent that reasonable differences in admission or other fees may be '
inaintained on the basis of residence as set forth in the Manual.
Part III - Project Assurances
A. Project Application '
1. The Application for Federal Assistance bearing the same project number as the '
agreement and associated documents is by this reference made a part of the
agreement. ;
2. The State possesses legal authority to apply for the grant, and to finance and
construct the proposed facilities. A resolution, motion, or similar action has been
duly adopted or passed authorizing the filing of the application, including all '
understandings and assurances contained herein, and directing and authorizing the '
person identified as the official representative of the State to act in connection
with the application and to provide such additional information as may be ',
required.
3. The State has the capability to finance the non-Federal share of the costs for the
project. Sufficient funds will be available to assure effective operation and
maintenance of the facilities acquired or developed by the project.
B. Project Execution ,
1, The State shall transfer to the project sponsor identified in the Application for
Federal Assistance or the Description and Notification Form all funds granted
hereunder except those reimbursed to the State to cover eligible expenses derived
from a current approved negotiated indirect cost rate agreement. '
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2. The State will cause work on the project to start within a reasonable time after ,
receipt of notification that funds have been approved and assure that the project
will be implemented to completion with reasonable diligence. �
3. The State will require the facility to be designed to comply with the Architectural
Barriers Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-480) and DOI Section 504 Regulations (43
CFR Part 17). The State will be responsible for conducting inspections to insure � ���
compliance with these specifications by the contractor.
4. The State shall secure completion of the worlc in accordance with approved
construction plans and specifications, and shall secure compliance with all �� �
applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
5. In the event the project covered by the project agreement, cannot be completed in
accordance with the plans and specifications for the project; the State shall bring
the project to a point of recreational usefulness agreed upon by the State and the
Director or his designee.
6. The State will provide for and maintain competent and adequate
architectural/engineering supervision and inspection at the construction site to '�
insure that the completed worlc conforms with the approved plans and
specifications; that it will furnish progress reports and such other information as '
the NPS may require.
7. The State will comply with the terms of Title II and Title III, the Uniform ����
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L.
91-646), 94 Stat. 1894 (1970), and the applicable regulations and procedures
implementing such Act for all real property acquisitions and where applicable ,
shall assure that the Act has been complied with for property to be developed with
assistance under the project agreement.
8. The State will comply with the provisions of: Executive Order 11988, relating to
evaluation of flood hazards; Executive Order 11288, relating to the prevention,
control, and abatement or water pollution, and Executive Order 11990 relating to
the protection of wetlands. .
9. The State will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section
102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, Public Law 93-234, 87 Stat.
975, approved December 31, 1976. Section 102(a) requires the purchase of flood
insurance in communities where such insurance is available, as a condition for the
receipt of any Federal financial assistance for construction or acquisition
purposes, for use in any area that has been identified as an area having special
flood hazards by the Flood Insurance Administration of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency. The phrase "Federal financial assistance" includes any
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form of loan, grant, guaranty, insurance payment, rebate, subsidy, disaster
assistance loan or grant, or any other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance.
10. The State will assist the NPS in its compliance with Section 106 of the National �
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), Executive Order
ll 593, and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. �� �
�69a-1 et seq.) by (a) consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer on
the conduct of investigations, as necessary, to identify properties listed in or
eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places that are subject to
effects (see CFR Part 800.8) by the activity, and notifying the Federal grantor
agency of the existence of any such properties, and by (b) complying with all
requirements established by the Federal grantor agency to avoid or mitigate
adverse effects upon such properties.
C. Project Termination
1. The Director may temporarily suspend Federal assistance under the project
pending corrective action by the State or pending a decision to terminate the grant '
by the Service. '
2. The State may unilaterally terminate the project at any time prior to the first '
payment on the project. After the initial payment, the project may be terminated,
modified, or amended by the State only by mutual agreement.
3. The Director may terminate the project in whole, or in part, at any time before the
date of completion, whenever it is determined that the grantee has failed to
comply with the conditions of the grant. The Director will promptly notify the
State in writing of the determination and the reasons for the termination, together
with the effective date. Payments made to States or recoveries by the Service
under projects terminated for cause shall be in accord with the legal rights and
liabilities of the parties. '
4. The Director or State may terminate grants in whole, or in part at any time before '
the date of completion, when both parties agree that the continuation of the '
project would not produce beneficial results commensurate with the further
expenditure of funds. The two parties shall agree upon the termination
conditions, including the effective date and, in the case of partial termination, the
portion to be terminated. The grantee shall not incur new obligations for the
terminated portion after the effective date, and shall cancel as many outstanding
obligations as possible. The NPS may allow full credit to the State for the Federal
share of the non-cancelable obligations, properly incurred by the grantee prior to
termination.
5. Termination either for cause or for convenience requires that the project in
question be brought to a state of recreational usefulness agreed upon by the State
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and the Director or that all funds provided by the National Park Service be '
returned. ''
D. Project Closeout ,
L The State will determine that all applicable administrative actions, including �
financial, and ail required work as described in the project agreement has been
completed by the end of the project's period of performance.
2. Within 90 calendar days after completing the project or after the end of the period
of performance, whichever comes first, the State will submit all required '
documentation as outlined in the Manual and the Federal Financial Report (SF- ',
425) as outlined in Article XII of this Agreement for approval by the Service prior ''
to requesting final reimbursement. ',
3. After review, including any adjustments, and approval from the NPS, the State '
will request through ASAP the final allowable reimbursable costs. Upon
completion of an electronic payment, the State will submit a completed "LWCF '
Record of Electronic Payment" Form to the NPS. '
4. The NPS retains the right to disallow costs and recover funds on the basis of later
audit or other review within the record retention period. !;
ARTICI.E XVII —ATTAC�IMEI�ITS II�COI�PORA'I'EI) �Y I�FEREI�CE '
The following completed documents are attached to and made a part of this Agreement:
Attachment A. LWCF Federal Financial Assistance Manual, Volume 69 '
Attachment B. SF-424—Application for Federal Assistance '
Attachment C. SF-424 C—Budget Information—Construction Programs
Attachment D. SF-424 D—Assurances— Construction Programs '
Attachment E. Project Application and Attachments
Attachment F. 36 CFR Part 59
The Standard Forms (SF) can be downloaded electronically at www. i�ants. ov or by
contacting the NPS Awarding Officer.
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ARTICLE XVIII— SIGNATURES I
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the ;
date(s) set forth below. I
FOR THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL, RESOURCES i
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Jennifer Nelson Date I
Alternate State Liaison Officer
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FOR THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
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Awarding Officer
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