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Iowa Great Places Funding Application Copyrighted November 5, 2018 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 25. ITEM TITLE: lowa Great Places Funding Application SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of two funding requests to the lowa Great Places grant program for the Four Mounds Ecological Restoration & Public Access Improvements Project and the Mathias Ham House Campus Restoration Project. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve ATTACHMENTS: Description Type lowa Great Places Funding Application-NNM Memo City Manager Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo IGP Funding Application Supporting Documentation THE CITY OF Dubuque � AIFA�erlwGh UB E '�� III► Masterpiece on the Mississippi Z°°'�w'2 7A13 2017 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: lowa Great Places Funding Request DATE: November 1 , 2018 Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach recommends City Council approval of two funding requests to the lowa Great Places grant program for the Four Mounds Ecological Restoration & Public Access Improvements Project and the Mathias Ham House Campus Restoration Project. The total Ham House grant request is $285,762 with a total cash match provided by various sources of$422,011 . Of this match amount, the City of Dubuque has committed to provide $23,557 through an approved Arts & Culture Operational Support Grant and $40,000 through FY19 Leisure Services Department Ham House Site funding. The total Four Mounds grant request is $207,160, with a total cash match provided by various sources of$207,539. The City of Dubuque is not providing any direct match for this project, although the City has partnered with Four Mounds to secure grant funds being used as match. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. �� �� ��� Mic ael C. Van Milligen �� � MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager THE CTTY OF Dubuque �" ui���eNe�ary DUB E 'il��i;' Masterpiece on the Mississippi Z°°' Z°'Z 2013 2017 TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager DATE: October 30, 2018 RE: lowa Great Places Funding Request INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to request Council approval of two funding requests to the lowa Great Places grant program for the Four Mounds ecological restoration & public access improvements project and Mathias Ham House campus restoration project. BACKGROUND In 2006, Dubuque was first designated as an lowa Great Place. The program provides designation and supports the development of new and existing infrastructure intended to cultivate the unique and authentic qualities of neighborhoods, communities and regions in lowa. In 2016, Steeple Square was awarded an lowa Great Place designation. And, in July 2018, the Driftless North End was designated as Dubuque's latest Great Place. DISCUSSION Designated communities are invited to submit up to three projects to be considered for lowa Great Places funding. The local Great Places committee, comprised of City staff, Dubuque Main Street, the Dubuque County Historical Society, Four Mounds, True North/Greater Dubuque Development Corporation and Dubuque Museum of Art, met to identify potential projects. Two were selected that met the grant criteria and would be "shovel-ready" within the required time period (must be completed between January 1 , 2018 and December 31 , 2021. The Four Mounds request includes the following components as part of a larger site restoration vision: 1 . Installation of Visitor Station with restrooms, interpretive and wayfinding signage, walks, lighting, water fountains, gear-up areas for programs, shelter and storage for camps and the ropes course 2. An inspiring new democratic meeting space — an accessible limestone Council Ring and bonfire area nestled in the woods to support visitors and recreational and team-building programs 3. First-time ADA access to welcome people of all abilities to enjoy the offerings at Four Mounds The Ham House request includes the following components as part of a larger campus restoration vision: 1 . Conditions Assessments of Ham House: Consultants will engage in comprehensive internal and external assessments of house; document existing conditions, establish floor function, examine plasters and decoratives, paint, roofing, construction methods, foundation, and wall materials. 2. Result is a written and visual report with prioritized recommendations that provides a starting point for taking action, obtaining subsequent planning documents, and implementing future repairs. 3. Exterior Landscaping: This project will evaluate, refine, and implement elements from the Site & Landscape Development Study created by Robert Harvey in 2010 and includes landscaping for the car park and barn, privy grading and drainage, lighting, fences, walls, paving surfaces and planting native species. 4. Site Structures: Implement full preservation and restoration of wood structures, including wood stabilization and re-painting of Humke School House; full restoration of the Arriandeau Log House; and interior restoration of the Ham House including heating and cooling (HVAC), UV film on all windows, and plaster and tuckpointing in five of the main rooms. BUDGETIMPACT The total Ham House grant request is $285,762 with a total cash match provided by various sources of$422,011 . Of this match amount, the City of Dubuque has committed to provide $23,557 through an approved Arts & Culture Operational Support Grant and $40,000 through FY19 Leisure Services department Ham House Site funding. The total Four Mounds grant request is $207,160 with a total cash match provided by various sources of$207,539. The City of Dubuque is not providing any direct match for this project, although we have partnered with Four Mounds to secure grant funds being used as match. REQUESTED ACTION I respectfully request City Council approval to submit the Four Mounds ecological restoration & public access improvements project and Mathias Ham House campus restoration project to the lowa Great Places grant program. Cc: Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager 2 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom NOT SUBMITTED Reviewers cannot see your material until you submit your application. Once you have finished the last step, you will receive a confirmation message and ID number. lowa Arts Council 2018 lowa Great Places Full Application City of Dubuque / Cori Burbach 50 W 13th St Dubuque, IA52001, United States 5635894110 cburbach@cityofdubuque.org Forms Edit Primary Contact Information (� = required) Enter the contact information for the individual responsible for submitting, responding to questions and receiving communication regarding the application. 1. Primary Contact First Name* Cori 2. Primary Contact Last Name* Burbach https:/lowaartscou ncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Su bmission/wizard/3307017/complete 1/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom 3. Primary Contact Title* Assistant City Manager 4. Primary Contact Organization The City of Dubuque 5. Primary Contact Email* cburbach@cityofdubuque.org 6. Primary Contact Phone* (563) 589-4112 Authorized Official Contact Information (� = required) Enter the contact information for the individual with the authority to legally obligate the applicant. This individual will receive award notification and be responsible for signing the grant agreement if awarded funding. 1. Authorized Official First Name* Roy D. 2. Authorized Official Last Name* Buol 3. Authorized Official Title* Mayor 4. Authorized Official Organization* City of Dubuque https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 2/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom 5. Authorized Official Email* cburbach@cityofdubuque.org 6. Authorized Official Phone* (563) 589-4110 Great Places Applicant Information (� = required) Enter the contact information for the eligible entity submitting the proposal. The applicant must be the same entity that received designation. 1. Applicant Name* City of Dubuque 2. Applicant Type* Select the eligible type of entity submitting the proposal Unit of local, county or federally-recognized tribal government physically located in lowa 3. Federal Employer ID # (##-#######)* 1994919 4. Applicant Address* 50 W 13th St 5. Applicant City* Dubuque 6. Applicant State (XX)* IA https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 3/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom 7. Applicant County* Dubuque 8. Applicant Zip Code (#####)* 52001 9. Applicant Phone* (563) 589-4110 Great Places Project Information (� = required) 1. Great Places Community* Enter the name of the designated Great Place seeking project funding and endorsement. Dubuque's Driftless North End 2. Great Places Projects* Enter the title of up to three projects for which you are seeking Great Places funding and endorsement. Project Title Mathias Ham House Campus Restoration Four Mounds Ecological Restoration & PublicAccess Improvements Great Places Project 1 Description (� = required) https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 4/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom 1. Project 1 Description* Describe the project for which you are seeking Great Places endorsement and funding, including: • project goals • how the project is integrated with the vision plan • how the project develops a diverse mix of local and regional assets as defined in the Great Places program guidelines The Imagine Dubuque comprehensive plan captures the commitment to our community to preserve geographic and architectural treasures and lays out a strategic vision for the entire Dubuque Community. In the spirit of this plan, the Dubuque County Historical Society (DCHS) seeks funding to support the long-term preservation and restoration of the Mathias Ham Historic Site including all structures on the site and landscaping. This project reaches the broad community through architecture, the humanities, and the natural environment while preserving the historic fabric and cultural heritage of the region through historic preservation and interpretation. Project includes: 1) ConditionsAssessment Reports of Ham House: Consultants will engage in comprehensive internal and external assessments of house, document existing conditions, establish floor function, examine plasters and decoratives, paint, roofing, construction methods, foundation, and wall materials resulting in a long-term plan prioritized action plan for preserving the house. 2) Exterior Landscaping: This project will evaluate, refine, and implement elements from the Site & Landscape Development Study created by Robert Harvey in 2010 and includes landscaping for the car park and barn, privy grading and drainage, lighting, fences, walls, paving surfaces and planting native species. 3) Site Structures: Implement full preservation and restoration of wood structures, including wood stabilization and re-painting of Humke School House; full restoration of the Arrandeaux Log Cabin (oldest building in lowa); and interior restoration of the Ham House including heating and cooling (HVAC), UV film on all windows, and plaster and tuckpointing in five of the main rooms. Goal: Explore and establish long-term preservation and interpretation plans for The Site, revitalize a flagship historic site for Dubuque's Driftless North End, and restore a sense of community to one of Dubuque's most treasured historic neighborhoods. The Site's five-acre campus depicts life in Dubuque in the 19th century and presents tours, events, programs, and living history interpretation welcoming �11,000 visitors each year from all 50 states and 70 countries including �2,400 school-aged youth and 80 teachers, employs a dozen part-time and one full-time staff, and engages 50 active https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 5/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom volunteers. The Site melds together the built landscape with the natural landscape and bridges the diverse Washington and Central Corridor Neighborhoods with the Eagle Point Park District completing the rich and diverse story of Dubuque's Driftless North End. Aligned with the Imagine Dubuque comprehensive plan, this project has the power to preserve the historic fabric and integrity of these structures and the district in which they reside. It preserves and promotes the significant historic legacy of lowa, Dubuque, and the Driftless North End while capturing the art and ethos of the community and its cultural heritage. 2. Project 1 Prioritization* Describe how this project was selected for Great Places funding, including: • consensus among stakeholders • timing of selected project and momentum behind it • if applicable, the priority level of the project in relation to other projects for which Great Places funding is sought Consensus The City of Dubuque, Dubuque Main Street, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Dubuque County Historical Society, Dubuque Museum ofArt and Four Mounds Foundation came together to identify the projects that were aligned with the next phase of the Imagine Dubuque comprehensive plan. The plan identifies the preservation and revitalization of the Driftless North End as high priority development districts for the City's ongoing downtown revitalization efforts. With the momentum of the progress and successes of the revitalization and investment in the Historic Millwork District, Washington Neighborhood, Bee Branch Watershed Project, and Steeple Square, the group consensus agreed that the north-pushing momentum into the Driftless North End continues the vibrant work and efforts of the community, stakeholders, and non-profit partners. This project is one of two crown jewels that, once complete, will draw residents of the neighborhood and visitors to the Driftless North End to experience its historical, cultural, and geographical treasures. Timing/Momentum The Mathias Ham Historic Site Campus Improvements Project has gained momentum by scaffolding upon the previous projects of conducting the Site and Landscape Development Study, the Log Cabin Conditions Assessment Report, and hiring a full-time Historic Site Coordinator to provide direction and programming for the site. DCHS then secured a $500,000 National Endowment for the Humanities Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grant, an lowa Department of Cultural Affairs Historic Resource Development Program grant, and DCHS is shovel ready to complete the work on the Humke School House and the Log Cabin in 2019-2020. Priority https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 6/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom Both projects proposed by Dubuque's team are high priorities. Both are shovel-ready in 2019, and key to implementing the Imagine Dubuque plan in the Driftless North End. The Ham House project is prioritized due to the higher local match that can be provided. 3. Project 1 Public Access* Describe the plans for public access to the project for which you are seeking Great Places funding, including: • target audience to benefit from the project • plans to market and disseminate project activities to target audience This project benefits the entire Dubuque community. DCHS operates two museums, the National Mississippi River Museum &Aquarium and the Mathias Ham Historic Site. Both are Smithsonian affiliates, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and are designated Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Sites. The Museum &Aquarium is also accredited by the Association of Zoos &Aquariums. Together, the museums and the 51,000 objects in our collections have had a tremendous impact on the cultural, historic, and economic growth of Dubuque. Combined, our museums serve 216,000 visitors annually including 75,000 school-aged youth and �300 teachers and an additional 50,000 persons of all ages served through outreach. DCHS's Everybody's Museum Membership program provides free membership to �3,000 underserved persons each year. This project continues to reach and expand those target audiences. This project builds upon impactful work and continues to implement high standards of historic site stewardship in daily activities, leverages preservation of the site as a high priority, promotes preservation needs with museum constituents and the public, provides enhanced greenspace and native species, delivers more inclusive access, and increases awareness about the intrinsic value of the site. This project fulfills our organization's mission and reaches our target audiences in the following ways: • Continued opportunity to promote and conduct educational and interpretive programs on a key historic site in our community. • Continue our ongoing protection of a historically and architecturally significant structure that exemplifies the cultural, social, and architectural history of the nation, our state, and our city. • Promote prosperity and preservation as closely associated attributes of vibrant communities and the natural environment. • Foster historical interpretation that addresses the larger context of the surrounding environment. • Quantify the economic value of historic preservation in lowa by promoting heritage tourism as a growth industry. • Present cultural exhibits and programs year round to enrich community life. https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 7/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom • Offer and promote programs and cultural events year round that are affordable and accessible. • Utilize cultural programs and exhibits to encourage better understanding of the cultural diversity of the world. • Safeguard the cultural and historical resources of Dubuque and the Mississippi River. • Promote the preservation and reuse of historic buildings and sites through support of adaptive reuse and by provide guidance for restoration and preservation. DCHS works closely with our Board of Directors, stakeholders, educational partners, committees, and volunteers to inform our programs and progress in order to make broad- spectrum improvements to create contemporary environments that are inherently accessible, dynamic, inclusive, and relevant to all visitors. 4. Project 1 Implementation* Describe how the project for which you are seeking Great Places funding will be successfully realized, including: • implementation objectives supported by a detailed timeline of activities • proposed physical location of the project supported by criteria and process for the acquisition of land, construction, renovation, repair, site development or permanent installments The Mathias Ham Historic Site is a five-acre campus on which all the restoration and preservation work will take place from January 2019-October 2021 according to the following timeline: • Conditions Assessment Report: Consultants engage in on-site conditions assessment, reporting and finalizing assessment of the internal structure of the Mathias Ham House — January 2019-July 2019 • Log House: Implement log house assessment plan to preserve the entire structure — June 2019-June 2020 • School House: Implement full preservation and restoration of wood structure including wood stabilization and re-painting — May 2019-June 2020 • Ham House Interior Structure: Restore HVAC, install UV film on all windows, plaster and tuckpoint in five rooms — July 2020-November 2020 • Evaluate, refine, design, and implement landscape elements from the Site and Landscape Development Study— January 2019-October 2021 5. Project 1 Partners* https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 8/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom Describe key funding, advisory and logistical partners in the project for which you are seeking Great Places funding, including: • roles and responsibilities • resources provided by the partners Erin Dragotto, VP of Development, DCHS, will serve as Project Director. She will ensure that the project remains on schedule and on budget. She will attend all meetings related to the project working directly with the project consultants, facilitate site visits, review work on a regular basis, create reports, and be in regular communication with all key partners. Contact: Erin Dragotto edragotto@rivermuseum.com, 563.557.9545 ext. 210 Wayne McDermott, Exhibit Lead, DCHS Curatorial Services Dept., will serve as resource for Site facilities and grounds. He will be a hands-on resource for all structures, attend meetings and site visits, review consultant work, and maintain communication with Project Director. Contact: Wayne McDermott, wmcdermott@rivermuseum.com, 563.557.9545 ext. 242 Cristin Waterbury, Director of Curatorial Services, DCHS will serve in an advisory role as needed. Contact: Cristin Waterbury, cwaterbury@rivermuseum.com, 563.557.9545 ext. 204 John Oglesby, Director of Facilities, DCHS, will serve in an advisory role as needed. Contact: John Oglesby, jogelsby@rivermuseum.com, 563.557.9545 ext. 243 Kurt Strand, DCHS President & CEO, will serve in an advisory role as needed. Contact: Kurt Strand, kstrand@rivermuseum.com, 563.557.9545 ext. 202 Victoria Cote, Mathias Ham Historic Site Coordinator, DCHS, will oversee the Conditions Assessment Report project. Contact: Victoria Cote, vcote@rivermuseum.com, 281.608.5492 Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager for City of Dubuque, will serve as City liaison in regards to the grounds. Contact: Marie Ware, mware@cityofdubuque.org, 563.589.4264 Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager for City of Dubuque, will serve as City liaison in regards to historic preservation regulations. Contact: Laura Carstens, Icarstens@cityofdubuque.org, 563.589.4210 Duane Hagerty, Heritage Works, Dubuque, lowa is a historic preservation consultant that will lead and conduct the Conditions Assessment Report. Contact: Duane Hagerty, dhagerty@heritageworksdbq.com, 563.564.4080 Jeffrey Morton, Jeffery Morton Architects, PC will collaborate with Hagerty on the Conditions Assessment Report. Contact: Jeff Morton, jeff@jma.archi, 563.585.0043 https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 9/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom Steve King, Deputy, State Historical Preservation Officer, serves as historic preservation partner for the State Historical Society of lowa. Contact: Steve King, steve.king@iowa.gov, 515.242.6498 Cori Burbach,Assistant City Manager, City of Dubuque, will serve in an advisory role as needed. Contact: Cori Burbach, cburbach@cityofdubuque.org, 563.589. 4110 Robert Harvey, FASLA, William Grundmann &Associates will serve in an advisory role in regards to implementation of the Site & Landscape Study. Contact: Robert Harvey, rrh2002@aol.com Key funding secured include local, state, and federal partners: National Endowment for the Humanities, IDCA's Historic Resource Development Program, City of Dubuque operational support, and private donor/community support. 6. Project 1 Evaluation* Describe how project outcomes will be evaluated, including: • qualitative measures related to achievement of goals • quantitative measures related to achievement of implementation objectives • methods for data collection for both qualitative and quantitative measures • how evaluation results will influence future maintenance and management of projects The Mathias Ham Historic Site Campus Improvements Project will be held to the highest standards. The Ham House itself is on the National Register of Historic Places, therefore, the process will be the monitored by Steve King, SHPO. We are required to accurately track, report, and evaluate all project activities. In addition, due to the various funding sources secured, projects will adhere to the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation for all historic structures and monitor, track, and dutifully report on time, aligned with the budget. In 2010, DCHS commissioned a Site and Landscape Development Study of the Mathias Ham Historic Site conducted by Robert Harvey, FASLA, of William J. Grundmann & Associates, Ames, lowa. This assessment resulted in a proposed site revitalization plan for the house and grounds to enhance the natural environment with native species and provide a more historically accurate presentation. In 2017, DCHS commissioned a Conditions Assessment of the Arrandeaux Log Cabin conducted by Joseph Gallagher, Heritage Preservation Resources, Inc., Boise, Idaho. This assessment details the critical needs for repair, provides a prioritized restoration plan, and suggests comprehensive landscaping adjustments that will preserve the cabin in the long term and enhance its visibility on the site in order to better interpret its https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 10/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom important story as the oldest building in lowa. In 2017, Travis McDermott, McDermott Construction Systems, LLC., Dubuque, lowa conducted a restoration study of the Humke School House. This study provided an estimate for the detailed work required to repair and restore the house. DCHS is obligated to ensure the preservation of these structures. Our project team including staff, consultants, architects, and landscape architects have a strong history of successful restoration and preservation projects with historic structures in Dubuque including two National Historic Landmarks, the William M. Black Dredge boat and the Old Jail, and both the Freight House and the Mathias Ham House, both on the National Register of Historic Places. The project team will follow an integrated project management and evaluation approach to assure the project stays aligned with timeline and budget. DCHS project leader Dragotto, with McDermott and Ogelsby, will monitor ongoing progress of all contractors to assure quality. Hagerty and SHPO will advise on compliance of Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. This project will result in the opportunity to attract new audiences, reinvigorate programming, engage the next generation of visitors, and present the opportunity to organize community engagement input sessions centered around the future direction for the site and its offerings. lowa Great Places designation and funding will create new energy in the district and provide the DNE partners with the occasion for a DNE "cultural heritage" approach to collective programs and marketing. 7. Project 1 Total Grant Request* Enter total numeric dollar amount of the grant request for eligible vertical infrastructure expenses that will be incurred within the eligible funding period. Round to the nearest dollar. Do not include dollar signs, commas or decimals. 285762 8. Project 1 Total Cash Match* Enter total numeric dollar amount of the secured cash match for eligible vertical infrastructure expenses that will be incurred within the eligible funding period. Round to the nearest dollar. Do not include dollar signs, commas or decimals. 422011 https:/lowaartscou ncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Su bmission/wizard/3307017/complete 11/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom 9. Project 1 Budget Form* Itemize the eligible grant request and required secured cash match expenses that will be incurred within the eligible funding period, including a brief description and the numeric dollar amount associated with each expense in the budget form below. Grant Cash Row Total Expense Description Request ($) Match ($) ($) Log Cabin Repairs 22247 52247 74494 Ham House Landscaping & House 204765 225235 430000 Repairs Internal Conditions Assessment of 30000 45000 75000 Ham House External Conditions Assessment of 16250 46250 62500 Ham House Humke School HOuse Repairs 12500 12500 25000 10. Project 1 Grant Request & Cash Match Expense Verification* Attach documentation that verifies the expenses associated with the grant request and secured cash match that will be incurred within the eligible funding period. DCHS Condition Assessment IGP 2018 packet reduced.pdf 11. Project 1 Source of Cash Match* Itemize the source(s) of secured cash match for eligible expenses that will be incurred within the eligible funding period. The sum of the amounts listed below should equal the number reported in Total Cash Match and the sum of the Cash Match reported in the Budget Form. Cash Match Source Amount ($) https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 12/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom State Historic Resources Development Program 45175 City of Dubuque 63557 Federal - National Endowment for the Humanitites 136250 Other DCHS operational, Major Gifts, Pledges & Grants 177029 12. Project 1 Cash Match Verification* Attach documentation that verifies the cash match is secured. If applicable, include verification from each source of cash match. All documents must be combined into a single file for upload. DCHS IGP 2018 Cash Match Verification DCHS packet.pdf 13. Project 1 Total Supplemental Expenses* Enter the total numeric dollar amount of supplemental project expenses that occur before or after the eligible funding period or are otherwise not eligible to be part of the grant request or cash match. Round to the nearest dollar. Do not include dollar signs, commas or decimals. 0 14. Project 1 Supplemental Expense Description Briefly describe the Total Supplemental Project Expenses that are not part of the grant request or required cash match. As of the submission date of this grant, no supplemental expenses have incurred. DCHS has secured a $244,982 cash match from local, state, and federal sources specifically for this project: $136,250 - National Endowment for the Humanities, $63,557 - City of Dubuque, and $45,175 -State of lowa's Historic Resources Development Program, totaling $244,982. DCHS's IGP request of$244,982 will match all of the federal, state and local support already secured toward a total project cost of $666,993. This project and contribution from IGP will significantly enhance the Driftless North End through a comprehensive campus wide restoration and revitalization of a flagship historic property. A portion of the remaining $177,029 has been requested to be a line item in the City's https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 13/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom budget over the next three years (determined early Nov 2018). Anything beyond this request would be matched by DCHS through major gifts, pledges, grants, or from the DCHS's operational budget. 15. Project 1 Total Budget* Enter total numeric dollar amount of the full project budget including the grant request, cash match and supplemental project expenses. Round to the nearest dollar. Do not include dollar signs, commas or decimals. 666993 Great Places Project 2 Description (� = required) 1. Does the applicant have a second project to submit for potential funding?* Yes 1.1. Project 2 Description* Describe the project for which you are seeking Great Places endorsement and funding, including: • project goals • how the project is integrated with the vision plan • how the project develops a diverse mix of local and regional assets as defined in the Great Places program guidelines As part of Dubuque's re-designation as an lowa Great Place, Four Mounds will leverage the city's distinct historic architecture and unparalleled natural environment to build community and visitor access to our historic site and park. Four Mounds is proud to welcome more than 25,000 visitors annually— ranging from local service-learning students to overnight guests and tourists from across the lowa and the globe. Through this project, Four Mounds seeks to increase capacity, restoring new spaces for the public to access and enjoy, while enhancing the cultured grounds with accessible facilities to reach existing and new visitors. A strategic priority in Dubuque's Driftless North End action plan and Imagine Dubuque comprehensive plan, this project will invest in the North End's authentic sense of place and support the actualization of the community's vision to build upon a strong diverse https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 14/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom economy and expanding connectivity, to enhance opportunities for healthy living, to engage community, and to increase recreational activities. The larger project continues to transform Four Mounds from what was once a residential property into a premier destination for the region that is welcoming and accessible to all visitors. The overall vision includes: 1 . Expanded trails and upgraded access for program participants and visitors across 27 acres of restored natural area 2. Restoration of the Grey House Driving Circle historic landscape, congruent with our work to restore our natural areas 3. Interpretive signage for the Mississippi River, our rare oak savanna, prairie, and the history of Four Mounds across our cultured grounds 4. Visitor Station with restrooms, interpretive and wayfinding signage, walks, lighting, water fountains, gear-up areas for programs, shelter and storage for camps and the ropes course 5.An inspiring new democratic meeting space — an accessible limestone Council Ring and bonfire area nestled in the woods to support visitors and recreational and team- building programs 6. First-time ADA access to welcome people of all abilities to enjoy the offerings at Four Mounds 9. Repaving the upper lane and quadrupling the capacity of our main parking area while improving the water absorption rate through a variety ofADA, paved parking, ecological parking, and restoration or adjacent prairie Funding specifically from lowa Great Places will support this part of the project: 1 .A new Visitor Station 2.A new Council Ring meeting space 3.ADAwalks, lighting, signage and landscaping throughout the southern portion of our cultured grounds. 1.2. Project 2 Prioritization* Describe how this project was selected for Great Places funding, including: • consensus among stakeholders • timing of selected project and momentum behind it • if applicable, the priority level of the project in relation to other projects for which Great Places funding is sought This project is shovel-ready for Spring 2019. Grant support ensures all work is complete and accessible to the public in 2020. With planning complete and funding sources secured, we will realize the community's vision for Dubuque's Driftless North End at Four Mounds. We have engaged community in planning for enhancing capacity and facilities to https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 15/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom better welcome visitors. Planning addresses both visitor needs and protecting archaeological, cultural, and natural resources. After decades of economic hardship, Dubuque launched a strategy to build vibrancy, investing in its urban core. This resulted in Dubuque being named an lowa Great Place. In 2016, FMF partnered with the Washington Neighborhood revitalization of Steeple Square to build organizational and programming capacity as this district became an lowa Great Place. Now, the City has set its sights on the Driftless North End, with Four Mounds as the most northerly summit ready to build connection of community to natural and cultural resources, further strengthening Dubuque as a premier destination. The City was awarded a REAP grant on behalf of FMF, resulting in a $200,000 from an application that was ranked highest statewide. lowa Great Places funding in 2018-2019 is ideal, ensuring all site work on the cultured grounds is complete within one year in order to leverage our significant REAP grant. FMF launched a new membership program in 2017, raising awareness and funds from donor dollars to hire a new full time Marketing/Operations Manager, building organizational capacity for administrative and conservation staff to manage upcoming site enhancements. FMF completed a Phase I Archaeological Survey confirming no resources of concern in the development project area vicinity. Our Mounds Area Protection Plan will be completed in Spring 2019 coordinating with the City's planning office, Office of the State Archaeologist and representatives from the Mesquakie Tribe and the Indian Advisory Council. FMF also completed in 2018: 1 . Engineer Survey 2. Ecological restoration plan 3. Landscape Heritage Assessment & Visitor Enhancement Plan FMF updated the public on these projects through the following input sessions: 7-11-17: Parks & Recreation Commission on programs, site use, ecological restoration & plans 6-12-18: Parks & Recreation Commission on IGP plans, REAP & projects 8-6-18: City Council about above projects & grants 8-8-18: County REAP committee for above projects & grants 9-20-18: Historic Preservation Commission for above projects & grants 10-18-18: Historic Preservation Commission for finalized IGP grant & projects 2017-2018: on-site engagement sessions with members, friends, committees & elected officials Priority Both projects proposed by Dubuque's team are high priorities. Both are shovel-ready in 2019, and key to implementing the Imagine Dubuque plan in the Driftless North End. https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 16/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom 1.3. Project 2 Public Access* Describe the plans for public access to the project for which you are seeking Great Places funding, including: • target audience to benefit from the project • plan to market and disseminate project activities to target audience Four Mounds welcomes 25,000 visitors annually that come from as close as Dubuque's downtown neighborhoods to visitors from across the globe. The site continues to grow into a hub for community building and a one-of-a-kind destination because of its cultural, historical, and ecological significance. The 60-acre site is the last remaining intact gentleman's farm in lowa. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes an Inn & Conference Center, 17 historic structures, and access to the Mississippi River with extraordinary views. This serene access is possible through Four Mounds' strategic partnership with the City, neighboring properties and legal protections for not only the 60 acres of Four Mounds, but another 150 acres of largely undeveloped, buffering lands to the north and south. Community members and visitors bring dynamic energy to Four Mounds. The site: 1 . Is home to a renowned ropes course that welcomes over 100 schools/non-profits and businesses from a 300+ mile radius 2. Is open 365 days a year as a public park with trails and opportunities to engage with the historic site, gardens and natural habitat 3. Welcomes 200+ children every summer for multiple camps serving largely north end and low-income neighborhoods, at no cost to families 4.Acts as a home base for the HEART Program (Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training) that serves high school students at-risk of dropping out of traditional school through vocational training within the Driftless North End 5. Engages hundreds of community volunteers and community service workers to help maintain Four Mounds while bringing expertise and energy to the site This project will improve access to program participants and visitors, and it will increase Four Mounds' capacity to welcome an increased number of guests, as well as individuals of all abilities with new facilities and amenities. In order to increase public access, Four Mounds will: 1 . Develop first-time ADA facilities to welcome visitors 2. Restore previously inaccessible wooded lands and oak savanna, accessible for use by the community and develop trails for day visitors 3. Increase outreach with bi-monthly newsletters in paper and electronic versions to almost 6000 constituents 4. Host multiple annual events for members and donors, where we encourage community participation https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 17/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom 5. Host educational seminars with community partners, with topics like Approaching Conservation Plans for Cultural, Ecological and Archaeological Resources to regional and statewide audiences Additionally, longer term plans include: 1 . Converting the gift shop into a dual use welcome center and educational space about Four Mounds and modifying our historic structures to allow for further ADA access. 2. Site-wide fire protection 3. Continuation of visitor enhancements including farm campus restoration, entrance lane restoration and access, sustainable trail development and erosion mitigation. 1.4. Project 2 Implementation* Describe how the project for which you are seeking Great Places funding will be successfully realized, including: • implementation objectives supported by a detailed timeline of activities • proposed physical location of the project supported by criteria and process for the acquisition of land, construction, renovation, repair, site development or permanent installments Four Mounds Foundation is positioned to move forward with the proposed projects with funding, staff and our development team. In 2018, FMF updated its planning to take on these projects, including its engineering survey, a Landscape Heritage and Visitor Enhancement Plan and a first time ecological restoration plan. It raised the funds to take on the Grey House Driving Circle Landscape Restoration (leveraging funds to secure an HRDP grant) and the City of Dubuque was awarded a $200,000 REAP grant (it had the highest ranking statewide) that serves as the primary cash match for the IGP request. Additionally, FMF raised private donor dollars, secured federal match and the City contributed in-kind match to pave the projecYs adjacent lane, provide necessary tree removal in the project area and develop interpretive signage across our site. Four Mounds has a broad development team to help us take on this project (see Partners). The following timeline outlines the proposed projects and steps. KEY: VE Visitor Enhancement Development ER Ecological Restoration Project Jan 2019: Grant awards made (IGP) Feb-Mar 2019: Scope refinement, RFP drafts https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 18/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom Apr 2019: HPC review, questions, follow-up, permitting Apr-May 2019: RFP process, interviews (ER), Contract award, signed (ER) Summer-Winter 2019: Spray invasives, tree management, cutting piling invasives (ER) Jun-Jul 2019: RFP process, interviews (VE) Aug 2019: Contract awards, signed (VE), Project Scheduling for contractors, Inn, Ropes Course (VE), Press release, website acknowledgement (both projects) Mar-Jun 2020: Construction (weather dependent) (VE), Landscaping (VE) Summer-Fall 2020: Spot spray, pile burn, site-wide controlled burn (ER) June 2020: Ecological and Cultural Landscape Seminar (at the Preserve lowa Summit in Dubuque) Jul 2020: Punch list for construction, landscaping (VE): Project finishing (VE) Sep 2020: Community celebration and project acknowledgement, IGP Grant closeout and report Nov 2020: REAP Grant closeout and report (ER) 1.5. Project 2 Partners* Describe key funding, advisory and logistical partners in the project for which you are seeking Great Places funding, including: • roles and responsibilities • resources provided by the partners In addition to IGP partners working together, Four Mounds partners first with the City of Dubuque, as owner to Four Mounds and others to protect the site and make it available to the community. FMF Development & Planning Team: 1 . Ellen Goodmann (FMF development consultant) ellenm@gronen.com 563-542-6421 2. Jeffrey Morton &Assoc. (architect, Dubuque IA) jeff@jma.archi 563-585-0043 3. Jeff Bruce &Assoc. (landscape architect, Des Moines IA) jbruce@jlbruce.com 816- 665-8885 4. John Gronen, Gronen Restoration (Dubuque IA) johng@gronenrestoration.com 563- 213-0013 https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 19/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom 5. Frank Edgerton Martin (landscape historian, Minn. MN) fedgertonmartin@gmail.com 612-964-7993 6. Luke Gran, Prudenterra (ecological planning & forester, Nevada IA) luke@prudenterra.com 515-451-1202 7. Gregg Pattison (Private Lands Biologist, USFWS) gregg_pattison@fws.gov 515-979- 5768 8. Laura Carstens (City of Dubuque Planning) Icarsten@cityofdubuque.org 563-589-4210 9. Consulting with Office of the State Archaeologist, the Indian Advisory Council and various tribal representatives FMF & City of Dubuque: 100 year lease lowa Natural Heritage Foundation, planning assistance & protection, easement holders on adjacent lands FMF partners with adjacent neighbor along southern border, on removal of invasive species FMF has leased our Ropes Course to Team Building Blocks for over 25 years FMF partners with: -US Fish & Wildlife on ecological restoration and planning -University of Dubuque on mapping, ecological restoration and monitoring support FMF is an active partner: -in the 6 partner group lowa Land TrustAlliance -in the 117 partner group Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area OTHER DUBUQUE DRIFTLESS NORTH END PARTNERSHIPS: FMF's HEART Partnership redeveloped 35 historic and older homes in the Washington Neighborhood in the past 14 years. FMF & HEART was awarded on 10-9-18 for their assistance along the Central Avenue Corridor with Build A Better Block, an effort of Dubuque Main Street, and partners with DMS to bring a weekly Farmers Market year-round to low-income residents of Downtown and the North End, providing SNAP and Double-up Food Bucks benefits. FMF partners at Steeple Square with training and restoration with NICC and Heritage Wo rks. FMF partners with the City on the development of approaches and methods for ecological restoration, as both blufftop properties at Four Mounds and Eagle Point Park are very similar in terrain and ecology. The two collaborate on programs, grant writing, land https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 20/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom preservation and park access and various programs. FMF and its HEART Partnership supported 1 .) restoration of the Ham House granary -- saving the Dubuque Co. Historical Society 34% on the estimated restoration costs and 2.) the rehabilitation of a vandalized pavilion at Eagle Point Park for no cost to tax payers. 1.6. Project 2 Evaluation* Describe how project outcomes will be evaluated, including: • qualitative measures related to achievement of goals • quantitative measures related to achievement of implementation objectives • methods for data collection for both qualitative and quantitative measures • how evaluation results will influence future maintenance and management of projects VISITOR EXPERIENCE: Four Mounds will hold a celebration day in September 2020, inviting the public to explore the site and new amenities following completion of project vision„ and provide interactive opportunities to glean input from users of the site. Annual member and community events will continue to update and engage constituents throughout the project duration. We will provide a comment box at the new visitor center, allowing program participants and visitors to interact with us regarding our service. Additionally, a posted QR code will take them to a comment portion of our website, where they can ask questions or leave input, and a project webpage will provide options to comment and ask questions. The Four Mounds Ropes Course manager will conduct surveys among the 10,000+ annual participants on the course evaluating accessibility. All comments will be compiled and evaluated as we continue plans for continued visitor amenities, trails and natural area restoration, community engagement and safety improvements. We will continue to track demographic data of our program participants (where applicable/permitted) and number of visitors, in cooperation with our partners, to monitor the impact of improvements made at Four Mounds, as well as to increase community/visitor usage. NATURALAREA EVALUATION: Four Mounds partnered with local birding experts and utilized Cornell University's Lab of Ornithology's world renown eBird app in order to track 131 species of birds along at the site, along the Upper Mississippi Flyway and adjacent to the US Flsh & Wildlife Refuge over the past 4 years, matching it with the IA State Wildlife Plan's Species of Greatest Conservation Need to match 24 species of concern that seen at, use, or nest at Four Mounds. This useful tool allows tracking as we improve wildlife https:/lowaartscou ncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Su bmission/wizard/3307017/complete 21/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom habitat, supporting new species, as an indicator of the overall site health. We have shared this system to help the City do the same at Eagle Point Park. FMF's project budget includes planning assistance to survey insect, plant and animal/bird species, and for updates to the ecological plans, allowing us to continue to track the impacts of our improvements onsite. Our site survey and our Phase I Archaeological Survey ensures that all project areas are surrounded by a minimum of 100 yards of any archaeologically significant areas, ensuring no adverse affects or disruption of artifacts or suspect areas. Four Mounds carefully photographed all project areas as part of the planning process, using specific GPS coordinates and accurate cardinal directions in order to document the existing conditions, partnering with the University of Dubuque. This accurate mapping allows subsequent follow-up mapping, with our partners at the University of Dubuque. This is especially useful in natural areas where invasives and non-native tree removal will literally change the landscape, making it hard to visually identify after work is complete. 1.7. Project 2 Total Grant Request* Enter total numeric dollar amount of the grant request for eligible vertical infrastructure expenses that will be incurred within the eligible funding period. Round to the nearest dollar. Do not include dollar signs, commas or decimals. 200000 1.8. Project 2 Total Cash Match* Enter total numeric dollar amount of the secured cash match for eligible vertical infrastructure expenses that will be incurred within the eligible funding period. Round to the nearest dollar. Do not include dollar signs, commas or decimals. 229500 1.9. Project 2 Budget Form* Itemize the eligible grant request and required secured cash match expenses that will be incurred within the eligible funding period, including a brief description and the numeric dollar amount associated with each expense in the budget form below. Expense Description Grant Request ($) Cash Match ($) Row Total ($) Visitor Station 107500 17000 124500 https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 22/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom Council Ring 8600 3000 11600 Management, planning 19200 16300 35500 Landscape & Sitework 31800 24813 56613 Hardscape, road, walks 15010 18622 33632 Utilities & lighting 16690 4050 20740 Interpretive panels, signs 1200 11330 12530 Ecological Restoration 0 134385 134385 1.10. Project 2 Grant Request & Cash Match Expense Verification* Attach documentation that verifies the expenses associated with the grant request and secured cash match that will be incurred within the eligible funding period. FMF - Request & Cash Match Expense Detail.pdf 1.11. Project 2 Source of Cash Match* Itemize the source(s) of secured cash match for eligible expenses that will be incurred within the eligible funding period. The sum of the amounts listed below should equal the number reported in Total Cash Match and the sum of the Cash Match reported in the Budget Form. Cash Match Source Amount ($) DNR REAP City Parks & Open Spaces 200000 Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area, federal funds, 4500 FMF Donor-designated funds, held in reserve grant account 25000 https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 23/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom 1.12. Project 2 Cash Match Verification* Attach documentation that verifies the cash match is secured. If applicable, include verification from each source of cash match. All documents must be combined into a single file for upload. FMF - Cash Match Verification.pdf 1.13. Project 2 Total Supplemental Expenses* Enter the total numeric dollar amount of supplemental project expenses that occur before or after the eligible funding period or are otherwise not eligible to be part of the grant request or cash match. Round to the nearest dollar. Do not include dollar signs, commas or decimals. 59666 1.14. Project 2 Supplemental Expense Description Briefly describe the Total Supplemental Project Expenses that are not part of the grant request or required cash match. The City of Dubuque's commitment to in-kind services of lane replacement and tree removal in the project area is estimated at $20,000. The work is part of the vision of improved site accessibility. A 2018 grant of$24,833 from HRDP, matched with in-kind and cash resources totaling $14,833, will supplement project implementation through site work. The HEART Partnership, in which Four Mounds is a partner, is committed to assisting the project with framing, finishing and siding in order to keep costs at a minimum and provide new construction experience to the young people involved on a daily basis in HEART. 1.15. Project 2 Total Budget* Enter total numeric dollar amount of the full project budget including the grant request, cash match and supplemental project expenses. Round to the nearest dollar. Do not include dollar signs, commas or decimals. 489166 Great Places Project 3 Description (� = required) https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 24/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom 1. Does the applicant have a third project to submit for potential funding?* No Minority Impact Statement (� = required) Pursuant to 20081owa Acts, HF 2393, lowa Code Section 8.11, grant applications submitted to the State of lowa shall include a Minority Impact Statement. This is the state's mechanism to require grant applicants to consider the potential impact of the grant projecYs proposed programs or policies on minority groups. 1. Please choose the statement that pertains to this grant application. Complete all the information requested for the chosen statement. : The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique positive impact on minority persons. 1.1. Describe the positive impact expected from this project . Both projects will provide 1 st time ADA access to the sites. Campus improvements will allow development of programming that will reach thousands of low-income families. 1.2. Indicate which group is impacted. Persons with a Disability 2. Certification* I hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge. Assurances (� = required) The authorized official of the applicant is the individual legally responsible for the applicant. If the applicant is an individual artist, the authorized official is the individual artist. https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 25/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom 1. I, as the authorizing official of the applicant, have read and understand the program guidelines and department funding policies. : I understand and confirm this statement. 2. I, as the authorizing official of the applicant, certify that all representations and statements made in this application are true and correct. : I understand and confirm this statement. 3. I, as the authorizing official of the applicant, understand that all information and material submitted with this application is a public record. : I understand and confirm this statement. 4. I, as the authorizing official of the applicant, agree to acknowledge the lowa Arts Council and/or the lowa Department of Cultural Affairs' support in all materials and announcements, audio and visual, for all grant funded activities according to published logo and credit line guidelines. : I understand and confirm this statement. 5. Authorizing Official Name* Roy D. Buol 6. Authorizing Official Title* Mayor https:/lowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/Jk/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 26/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom MEDIA Edit � , � FMF - Regional Support Letter : Regional Partnership & Support letters from USFWS, INHF & = - SSNHA FMF - Local letter of support Aa_:..- �; Local support for Four Mounds within the Dubuque Driftless - NorthEnd o�� -_- FMF - City Partnership & Support =-====_-=- Outline of City Partnership at Four Mounds Site and with Four _-< _-: Mounds Foundation; City of Dubuque Historic Preseroation — -- support of project FMF - Plans& Visuals- reduced size �-, 0 Site Map, photo key, visitor station plans, and modeling to *�°� demonstrate development plans �� I FMF - Brochure i�»� .�` r . �*. Brochure outlining Four Mounds Foundation through recent H� Membership Program Launch FMF - REAP Supported Restoration & Development TELEGR�IW p Recent Telegraph Herald Article outlining vision for Ecological Restoration, ADAAccessibility and Visitor Enhancements https://iowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/#/SubmissioniWizard/3307017/complete 27/28 11/1/2018 lowa Arts Council-SlideRoom __ DCHS_HPC letter Ham House IGP grant. 2 of 4 DCHS_IGP 2018_Media Support 2_Site Photos. 4 of 4 ��,i� , __ DCHS_Mayor Buol letter Ham House IGP grant. 1 of 4 IGP_DCHS Media Support 1_ Cabin Assessment Report & I"�""�'�-1 Landscape Survey_compressed. 3 of 4 �� 0 Printed November 1,2018 01:59 CST/CDT.Copyright OO 2012 SlideRoom �`SlideR,00m https://iowaartscouncil.slideroom.com/#/Submission/wizard/3307017/complete 28/28