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Office of Energy Independence_Traffic Flow Optimization Grant
March 26, 2010 Mr. David Ness City of Dubuque 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Mr. Ness: Sincerely, Roya Stanley Director OFFICE OF ENERGY INDEPENDENCE Chester J. Culv r;> Patty Judge, Lt. Governs = Roya Stanley, Dire( { =r The Iowa Office of Energy Independence (OEI) has selected City of Dubuque to receive an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant in the amount of $500,000.00. The funding shall be used for the following projects: Traffic flow optimization The funding for this award was authorized through the Iowa Office of Energy Independence, which is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This award is subject to the terms and conditions applicable to federal funding. The US Department of Energy will make the final determination on your projects eligibility. OEI will send you the grant contract, which must be signed and returned within 10 working days from the date the contract is sent to you for review. No award is final or binding until the contract is signed by all parties. To ensure successful completion of the grant, you must set up and maintain your account with www.iowagrants.gov. This is required to complete the additional reporting, which will determine your grant payments. This database will allow all awardees to submit reports, claim expenses, and record achieved milestones for project development. If you have already set up an account for this award, thank you. Please contact Greg Watkins at (515)725 -0443, with any questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you on this important project. Wallace Building 502 E. 9th St Des Moines, IA 50319 P1515.725.0431 www. Iowans creating an economically viable and environmentally sound energy future. WebGrants lowaGranfs.gov Status: Title: Email: Address: 3001 - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant 3509 - US 52 Traffic Flow Enhancement Project American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Applicant Information Project Officer First Name* David Editing Allen Ness First Name Middle Name Last Name Civil Engineer II DNess @CityofDubuque.org 50 West 13th Street City* Dubuque Iowa 52001 City State/Province Postal Code /Zip Phone:' 563- 589 -4270 Phone Ext. Program Area of American Recovery & Interest Reinvestment Act Fax: 563 - 589 -4205 EECBG Applicant Information Legal Name of Entity (example for City: City of Iowa City, example for County: Polk County) Pre -fix or Title of Applicant: First Name of Lead Applicant Last Name of Lead Applicant: Dunns Number (example)XX- 09- 3105302 XXXXXXX: Authorized Representative - Michael Van Milligen, City Manager Name and Title: Applicants Mailing Street 50 West Addressl: Applicant's Street Address 2: 13th Street Applicant's City: Dubuque Applicant's State: Iowa Applicant's ZipCode 52001 County Dubuque County State Tax ID (example XX- XXXXXXX): 42- 6004596 Federal Tax ID (example XX- 42- 6004596 XXXXXXX): Applicant's Phone Number: 563 - 589 -4270 Applicant's Fax Number: 563 - 589 -4205 E -mail Address: dness @cityofdubuque.org City of Dubuque Mr. David Ness Application Submitted Date: Organization Information Organization Name: City of Dubuque Organization Type: City Government Tax ID: 42- 6004596 DUNS: 09- 310 -5302 Organization Website: Address: Phone: Fax: www.CityofDubuque.org 50 West 13th Street Dubuquelowa 52001 City State /Province Code /Zip 563 - 589 -4270 563 - 589 -4205 Ext. Page 1 of 14 https:// www. iowagrants. gov/ getApplicationPrintPreview .do ?documentPk= 1267738057554 3/5/2010 WebGrants Page 2 of 14 EECBG Additional Applicant Information If more than two entities are applying, please complete a separate entry for each applicant. Attach additional sheets, if necessary. Name of Additional Applicant Representative: Authorized Representative Name and Title: Authorized Representative Mailing Address (Include City, State and Zip): Authorized Representative's County: Authorized Representative's State Tax ID: Authorized Representative's Federal Tax ID: Authorized Representative's Phone Number: Authorized Representative's Fax Number: Authorized Representative's E -Mail Address: EECBG Preparer /Staff Contact Information Name and Title of Preparer: Municipality, County, or Company of Preparer: Complete Address of Preparer (INCLUDE CITY, STATE AND ZIPCODE): Phone Number of Preparer: Fax Number of Preparer: E -Mail Address of Preparer: Lead Applicant's Chief Executive Officer If Applicant is County, who is the County Supervisor? If Applicant is City, who is the Mayor of the city? If Applicant is a Company, who is the Chief Executive Officer Certification Signature Date: Michael Van Milligen 03/05/2010 David Ness (P.E), Civil Engineer II City of Dubuque 50 W, 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52002 563 - 589 -1722 563 - 589 -4205 dness@cityofdubuque.org Roy D. Buol EECBG Categorical Area to be Addressed by Project Categorical Area to be Addressed by Project (3) Transportation Programs, (5) Traffic Signals and Street Lighting https:// www. iowagrants. gov/ getApplicationPrintPreview .do ?documentPk= 1267738057554 3/5/2010 WebGrants Page 3 of 14 Budget Detail Budget Detail EECBG Requested Other Funding Sources Total Project ($) ($) Budget Salaries and Benefits $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Administrative Costs (limited to 10% of the total project $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 cost) Professional Services $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Energy Use Surveys and Tracking $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Material Cost $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Equipment Cost $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Cost of Engineering Analysis (if applicable) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Other Costs 1(Please list separately) $500,000.00 $523,720.00 $1,023,720.00 Other Costs 2 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Other Costs 3 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Totals $500,000.00 $523,720.00 $1,023,720.00 Project Budget Factors This project budget factors in the cost of compliance with the Davis -Bacon Act, National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and the Buy American Act, Yes EECBG Budget Attachments Description Project Cost Estimate File Name cost estimate.pdf https:// www. iowagrants. gov/ getApplicationPrintPreview .do ?documentPk= 1267738057554 3/5/2010 WebGrants Page 4 of 14 EECBG- Sources of Other Funds Source and Type of Funds ($) Amount $0.00 Explanation of Other Funding Sources Briefly explain any other funding sources, whether funds are sufficienct to complete the project, and Total Project Cost $1,023,720 your determination as to EECBG Grant $500,000 whether the project will be Sales Tax Construction $275,000 cost - effective. Please attach Road Use Tax Funds $248,720 support letters from all sources of leverage. Applicants must consider whether their projects are eligible for a local utility rebate and note this in the narrative. Date Funds Will Be Secured Cash or In -Kind The matching funds will be available in accordance with the project schedule which has construction starting in July EECBG Project Information Project Name: US 52 Traffic Flow Enhancement Project Project Site Address(Site of Physical Address Where 9th Street to Iowa 32 on US 52 /Central Avenue Project is Taking Place: Project Site City, State and Dubuque Iowa 52001 Zip Age of Building: N/A Is the Building Location in a No Historic District? Does your project disturb Yes ground? Place of Performance (City and County associated with the city): If multiple places, please list all cities and counties. Place of Performance (If City of Dubuque applicable): * *With respect to NEPA and SHPO clearances, only previously disturbed ground within the existing right of way will be disturbed in this project. Work efforts which provide disturbance consist of boring conduit, installing underground handholes,and installing foundations. When these types of projects are completed through Iowa DOT with FHWA funding they are granted a categorical exclusion. https:// www. iowagrants. gov/ getApplicationPrintPreview .do ?documentPk= 1267738057554 3/5/2010 WebGrants Page 5 of 14 Summary of Projects Project Title & Electricity Detailed Savings Description (kWh) US 52 Traffic Flow Enhancement Project If you would like to add narrative information regarding energy savings, please do so here: Electric Demand Reduction (kW) Tasks and Performance Measures Task Start Date Completion Date Complete plans and specifications upon notice 03/15/2010 06/15/2010 of award Obtain permits from Iowa DOT 06/01/2010 06/15/2010 Contractor selected 06/15/2010 07/05/2010 Construction 07/06/2010 11/08/2010 Project Acceptance 11/08/2010 12/06/2010 Project Narrative /Scope of Work: Description must answer: WHAT Natural Gas Savings (Therms) Other Fuel Annual Cost Net Estimated Savings Savings ($IYr) Cost ($) (units) 0.0 0.0 0.0 207247.0 $526,406.00 $10,528,125.00 1 20 0.00 0.00 0.00 207,247.00 $526,406.00 $10,528,125.00 1 20 Narrative Information Regarding Energy Savings Calculations are attached including general assumptions. Energy savings are gallons of fuel saved. The calculations for emissions factors are based on the 2008 Mobile Emissions Document published by the EPA. The Dubuque Metropolitan Transportation model was used as the basis for projecting the amount of travel time and traffic volumes in the corridor, averaging the traffic at each intersection to determine the vehicular traffic for the corridor. The software used for the traffic model is Transcad. The calculations used standard emissions formulas as accepted by the Iowa DOT for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program grant applications. A 20 year useful life was used because that is considered to be the useful life for traffic signal equipment. Performance Measures Complete final plans and specifications for the entire project N/A City Council approves award of contract on 7/5/2010 Signals, fiber optic and interconnect system is operational and controlled by the Dubuque Traffic Operations Center Contractor submits required paperwork to allow release of retainage and final payment EECBG Scope of Work Estimated Project Start Date 07/05/2010 Calendar date selected CANNOT go past the PROJECT END DATE of SEPTEMBER 1, 2012. Estimated Project Completion Date: Project Narrative /Scope of Work: Description must answer: WHO Acceptance Criteria Simple Useful Payback Life (Yrs) (Yrs) Expected Payment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $972,534.00 $51,186.00 12/06/2010 The City of Dubuque and its partners are pleased to submit this proposal requesting an Iowa Department of Energy Independence Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant to implement an integrated traffic management system which will serve as a model for other communities. Letters of support are attached from those who although they are not financially contributing to the project are in support of the project. https:// www. iowagrants. gov /getApplicationPrintPreview.do ?documentPk= 1267738057554 3/5/2010 WebGrants Page 6 of 14 Project Narrative /Scope of Work: Description must answer: WHEN Project Narrative /Scope of Work: Description must answer: WHERE Project Narrative /Scope of Work: Description must answer: WHY This strategy will replace an outdated seven wire traffic signal interconnect system installed in the 1970's which does not allow traffic monitoring to occur. This existing system through this corridor fails repeatedly causing traffic congestion and driver delay. At times failures of this system causes traffic signals to stay "red" instead of allowing traffic to progress on Central Avenue (Highway 52). Photos showing typical delay and congestion are attached. The City of Dubuque has an existing Traffic Operations Center located in City Hall at 13th Street and Central Avenue (as shown on the attached plan exhibits). The City has implemented other projects of this nature. The Traffic Operations Center utilizes ACTRA as a centralized traffic control software system. With the ACTRA system traffic monitoring can occur allowing the signal timing and progression to be adjusted "real time" to account for special event traffic or unusual traffic patterns. This proposed project will utilize the existing Traffic Operations Center. This proposed project will replace traffic signals within the corridor with updated equipment including signal hardware, control cabinets, and monitoring equipment, which is compatible with the existing ACTRA system. Another required component of the project is the installation of fiber optic conduit and fiber cable to allow communications between the signals and to the Traffic Operations Center. Installation of this equipment will allow monitoring of traffic flow and synchronization of the traffic signals to reduce vehicle stoppages, delay and emissions. By synchronizing the signals along Central Avenue it encourages vehicles to use this corridor instead of the more residential corridors in the Millwork District which parallel this corridor. This is consistent with the Cities intended complete streets usage of the Millwork District as supported by the TIGER Grant. The ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers) standard is the use of LED traffic signal heads, so these signal heads will be installed as part of completing the standard equipment instead of a separate energy calculation to support the use of LED traffic signal heads : The standard City of Dubuque public bidding process will be used, also as defined by the Iowa Administrative Code for municipal improvements completed by the contract. It is estimated the preparation of plans and specifications will be completed to allow the bidding process including City Council award of the contract in July 2010. Construction activities are estimated to take 5 months from July 2010 to November 2010. The local match funding is available July 1, 2010. The project will begin in the downtown area of Dubuque along the U.S. Highway 52 /Central Avenue corridor. The project begins at the intersection of U.S. Highway 52 /Central Avenue and 9th Street, where a new control cabinet will be installed in order to tie into the existing system. Existing signals at 11th Street and 12th Street have already been updated and will be connected to the rest of the corridor. Beginning at 13th Street intersection fiber optic conduit and fiber optic cable will be installed and continue along the Central Avenue corridor to 22nd Street, where it will tie into the existing fiber optic system along White Street. New traffic signals will be installed at 14th Street, 17th Street, 20th Street, 22nd Street, and 32nd Street. Existing traffic signals will be removed at 15th Street. From 22nd Street to 32nd Street the existing fiber optic corridor along White Street will be used. Fiber optic conduit and fiber cable will resume installation at 32nd Street, tie into existing fiber and continue along U.S. 52 to Iowa 32 where it will terminate and connect to existing traffic signal which already has capabilities to be added to the ACTRA system. https:// www. iowagrants. gov/ getApplicationPrintPreview .do ?documentPk= 1267738057554 3/5/2010 WebGrants Page 7 of 14 The Dubuque region transportation network faces serious challenges. Due to the terrain, travelers in the greater Dubuque area face sustainable transportation challenges leading to dependency on their automobiles. The main corridor through downtown Dubuque was not designed to meet the commuting and goods movement demands of the 21st Century. The resulting gridlock reduces travel time efficiencies, increases fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Since the Central Avenue corridor from 9th Street to Iowa 32 is not currently synchronized, at times traffic stops at every one of the 8 traffic signals. There is significant truck traffic on the corridor. The stop and go traffic not only causes vehicle delay but also increases vehicle emissions. When traffic is congested and traffic signal lights are red, vehicles sit idle at intersections consuming additional fuel. Since U.S. 52 /Central Avenue is a major thoroughfare through Dubuque, if many vehicles are idle at many intersections fuel consumption increases dramatically. Synchronizing traffic signals along the corridor to allow progression in a timely fashion, reduces the time vehicles sit idle and decreases fuel consumption. Dubuque can serve as a model for cities under 200,000 where over 40% of the United States populations resides. In medium sized cities like Dubuque, a traffic operations center with the technology and expertise to control synchronized traffic signals and monitoring systems is not common place. The Dubuque Traffic Operations Center has frequently provided tours to cities such as Davenport, Iowa; Appleton, Wisconsin; West Des Moines, Iowa; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Waterloo, Iowa. This project will demonstrate the ability to take a corridor initially constructed in the late 1800's into the 21st Century. Project Narrative/Scope of : The project will help solve the region's transportation problems by: Work: Description must Providing transportation planners with instrumentation infrastructure answer: HOW that enables rich real -time data gathering to support and enable the design and implementation of smarter choices. • Improving traffic flow and safety conditions on U.S. 52/ Central Avenue The project design will be finalized to create plans as specifications suitable for bidding. Dubuque has experience attracting bidders with adequate experience to perform this type of work to bid on similar projects. Following completion of the plans and specifications, and obtaining required permits from the Iowa DOT, the plans and specifications will be distributed to bidders. A contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder who has the experience and resources to complete the project. Throughout the duration of the installation, a City representative will be onsite to verify that the installation is in conformance with the plans and specifications. Upon demonstration that the operation of the system is functional, the final payment will be made to the contractor and the project accepted. Describe the Projects Goals The goals and objectives of this project are to remove old traffic signals that do and objectives: not have the capability to be interconnected with the City of Dubuque ACTRA system. Replace the signals with a system compatible with the ACTRA system. Install new hardware including conduits and wiring that will increase the reliability of the system Install fiber optic and networking infrastructure to allow interconnection of the corridor to replace the old seven wire interconnection. By installing a fiber optic cable system, the corridor can be connected to the existing Traffic Operations Center and traffic signals can be synchronized to allow more efficient traffic flow along this corridor. It is anticipated with synchronization of the traffic signals, that the traffic signals at 15th Street will be able to be removed since the progression of traffic will allow adequate gaps in traffic to accommodate the 15th Street traffic. Enhancing traffic flow will reduce travel time and delay. This will reduce the amount of fuel consumed as vehicles will not sit idle at intersections that are not operating efficiently. Reducing the amount of fuel consumed, conserves energy. A long term goal of the City is innovation with a smart cities concept to monitor traffic flow patterns. The traffic signal synchronization of traffic signals through this corridor is one component of the Smart Cities initiatives. Funding to complete the Smart Cities initiatives as explained in the TIGER Grant application will continue to be pursued by the City. Explain your status in obtaining necessary licenses and permits Describe the Expected Project Benefits to the : The project will be able to be classified as a categorical exclusion from a NEPA standpoint. The project will not impact any structure over 45 years of age so it is anticipated further consultation with SHPO will not be required. The project is within the Hwy 52 right of way under the jurisdiction of the Iowa Department of Transportation. The project will require a permit from the Iowa DOT for work within the right of way and modification to traffic control devices. These permits can be granted when final plans are complete and submitted to the Iowa DOT for review. A letter of support of the project from the Iowa DOT is attached in this application. https:// www. iowagrants. gov/ getApplicationPrintPreview .do ?documentPk= 1267738057554 3/5/2010 WebGrants Page 8 of 14 Community Job Impact Row Jobs Created Jobs Retained Narrative Information If you would like to add narrative information regarding jobs created or retained, please do so here: The projected benefits to the community are less fuel consumption by vehicles thus saving residents fuel money. If citizens are spending less on fuel then they have more disposable income which can be spent on other items in the community whether that is recreational or small business retailers. If traffic is more efficient in Dubuque, that makes the city more attractive for industrial growth, residential growth and visitor growth. This will benefit the entire Dubuque community. In addition the synchronized traffic signals will reduce travel time and delay reducing driver frustration. Improvements to the Central Avenue corridor will allow this corridor to be used as an arterial in traffic movement as intended and keep traffic from using parallel streets not intended to handle arterial type traffic. Total Hours 2550 160 Effective Date 07/06/2010 06/30/2010 Regarding Jobs Created or Retained This project will create jobs for the contractor's workers to install the fiber optic conduit and traffic signals. Based on the most current Iowa wage decision the wages for the labor classification needed for this work and region are approximately $23.75 with fringes. The on site workers are considered to be jobs created for the portion of the project which is worth the requested grant amount ($500,000). Jobs retained would include existing office support staff for the contractor who fill out the certified payrolls and other required documentation. Hours would be doubled if the entire project cost can be counted. EECBG Readiness If you choose "No ", please explain why and whether there are plans for that item to be completed All necessary funds other than EECBG resources have Yes been secured Explanation (if necessary): Plans and specifications are completed and documentation is attached Explanation (if necessary): Energy assessment or audit is completed and documentation Is attached Explanation (if necessary): Staffing and/or Contractors are in Place Explanation (if necessary): Yes Yes Duration in Months 5 5 Attached is an overall exhibit which indicates the scope of the project. Plans and specifications are currently 75% complete and would be completed after notification of award to allow the project to go to bid. The City of Dubuque has the Traffic Operations Center in place with the capacity to utilize the traffic signal synchronization proposed in this project. Without additional funding, the required infrastructure (signals, fiber optic cable installation) cannot take place. The process to put signals and fiber optic cable connections in place is by preparing bidding documents including plans and specifications and requesting contractor bids. Specifications have already been developed for previous projects and these will be utilized on this project. Calculations for gallons of fuel saved are attached No The process includes taking a project to bid to allow a contractor to perform the work. The project cannot move forward without funding to allow the completion of the various components to allow the project to work as a synchonized system. EECBG Comprehensiveness Briefly describe how this project encompasses a comprehensive approach to energy improvements. You may include past energy projects completed by your entity as well as current energy plans. Comprehensiveness https:// www. iowagrants. gov/ getApplicationPrintPreview .do ?documentPk= 1267738057554 3/5/2010 WebGrants Page 9 of 14 EECBG Replicability and Visibility Briefly describe how this project would be easily replicable and visible for other communities and /or how this project would provide a significant example for the public and /or private sectors Replicability and This project would be easily replicated by other medium sized cities with aging Visibility infrastructure. The current technology for directional boring of conduit allows the installation of fiber optic lines to provide interconnection of traffic signals without causing the need for extensive surface repair. This project will utilize technology and the interlinkage of various technologies that will allow other medium size cities to see the benefit and effectiveness of technology. The City of Dubuque will offer tours of the Traffic Operations Center to other cities to demonstrate the use and effectiveness of these technologies implemented in this project. EECBG Administrative Capability Briefly describe why your city or county has the ability or will have the ability to provide all of the required oversight, reporting, and accounting for timely and accurate reporting. Specifically address how you will meet weekly, monthly, and quarterly state and federal reporting requirements. Additionally, address how your office will comply with the following federal laws affecting the Iowa EECBG funds: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act, Davis -Bacon Act, and Buy American Act. Please attach resumes or other biographical information for project managers. Administrative The project would be administered by Dave Ness, P.E. from the City of Dubuque Capability assisted by Julie Neebel, P.E. from IIW Engineers & Surveyors, P.C. Dave and Julie have worked on multiple projects of this nature within the City of Dubuque. They both have experience working with projects with Davis Bacon Wage requirements, Buy American Act provisions, and federal govenment oversight. Julie and Dave have developed projects with federal funding which complied with NEPA provisions and the National Historic Preservation Act. Julie has worked with ARRA funded projects over the past year. EECBG Administrative Capability Attachments Description File Name Resume for Jute Neebel, P.E. Personnel Profile Julie Neebei.pdf Dave Ness resume Dave Ness Resume 2010.pdf Partner Information Name of Partners This project will provide a link to the Dubuque warehouse district. As a part of the Warehouse District development, a streetscape project will be constructed along the 10th Street corridor, which crosses this project corridor. The signal construction at 22nd Street and 32nd Street can take place while U.S. 52 /Central Avenue is under construction with a resurfacing project bid through the Iowa DOT. The City of Dubuque has signal synchronization already installed and operating from 7th Street to U.S. 20 along U.S. 52 /Central Avenue and along U.S. 20 to Iowa 32 /NW Arterial. A signal synchronization project along Iowa 32 from U.S. 20 to JFK Road will be completed in the fall of 2010. The successful implementation of these other projects indicates the City of Dubuque has the knowledge and capability to fully utilize the benefits of the traffic signal synchronization. The City has a planned approach when determining the locations for the fiber networking and the signal systems to be upgrades to allow compatibility with the ACTRA system. Population Proposed Allocation Partnership Structure and Responsibilities Every project partner listed in the application must provide a signed letter stating that the partner understands the program guidelines of Iowa EECBG, and that it designates the Lead Applicant as its representative for purposes of the application. Briefly describe the partnership structure for this project and the https:// www. iowagrants. gov/ getApplicationPrintPreview .do ?documentPk= 1267738057554 3/5/2010 WebGrants Page 10 of 14 responsibilities of each partner: EECBG Waste Stream Prior to the expenditure of Federal funds to dispose of sanitary or hazardous waste, OEI is required to provide documentation to U.S. Department of Energy demonstrating that an adequate disposal plan has been prepared for sanitary or hazardous waste generated by the proposed activities. Applicants are therefore required to submit information on the expected waste stream of the proposed project. Sanitary or hazardous waste includes, but is not limited to, old light bulbs, lead ballasts, piping, roofing material, discarded equipment, debris, asbestos, etc. Applicants should: • Indicate if the proposed project will generate a waste stream. • Describe the identified waste stream, if applicable. • Describe the proposed methodology for waste handling and disposal. For example, how would mercury or sodium vapor lamps be disposed of? How will potentially hazardous material (e.g. asbestos containing materials, P8C's, etc.) be handled and disposed of? Waste Stream This project will generate a waste stream. The waste stream consists of existing traffic signals materials such as control cabinets, signal poles, light bulbs, metal halide luminaries and ballasts. The City of Dubuque has available an acceptable disposal stream for managing the heavy metal hazardous materials. The proposed methodology for handling the hazardous material waste stream will be consistent with the current procedures in place for disposal of hazardous materials. The solid waste agency located within the city limits of the City of Dubuque will accept these materials and keeps them separate as they are collected. The solid waste agency then contracts with a third party vendor and that party disposes of the materials in an appropriate waste stream. EECBG National Historic Preservation Act Exhibit C - National Historic Preservation Act (REQUIRED SHPO REVIEW) I have completed Exhibit C and will be included as an attachment. Exhibit D EECBG Proposed Project Site EXHIBIT C Project Title US 52 Traffic Flow Enhancement Project Project Applicant City of Dubuque Yes Preparer Checklist 1) There is a structure, object, or building on the property associated with my project. 2) The structure, object, or building is less than forty five (45) years of age. 3) The structure, object, or building is not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. 4) The structure, object, or building Is not located within the boundaries of a National Register of Historic Places eligible or listed Historic District. If all four boxes are checked above, please fill out Appendix C (Attachment D): Exempt from SHPO Review, Project Determination Form and stop with the checklist. If not applicable, please proceed below. NOTE: Attachment D is included as part of the RFP Application. Please see attachments on the Funding Opportunities Main Page under section Attachments. 5) The structure, object, or building is forty five (45) years of age or older. 6) I have contacted the Iowa Site Inventory Coordinator at SHPO and the object, structure, or building Is not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. 7) The structure, object, or building is not an eligible or listed National Register of historic Places Historic District. 8) All the Items Included in my scope of work for this project fall either under Category A or Category B of Appendix A. There are no work items that fall outside of either of these two categories. If all four boxes from 5 -8 are checked above, please fill out Appendix C: Exempt from SHPO Review, Project Determination Form. Please attach the Iowa Site Inventory search results to this document and stop with checklist. if not applicable, please proceed below. 9) The structure, object, or building is forty (45) years of age or older. 10) I have contacted the Iowa Site Inventory Coordinator at SHPO and the structure, object or building is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, or is located within the boundaries of an eligible historic district. 11) All the items included in my scope of work for this project fall either under Category A or Category B of Appendix A. There are no work items that fall outside of either of these two categories. If all three boxes from 9 -11 are checked above, please fill out Appendix C: Exempt from SHPO Review, Project Determination Form. Please attach the Iowa Site Inventory search results to this document and stop with checklist. If not applicable please proceed below. 12) The structure, object, or building is forty five (45) years of age or older. 13) I have contacted the Iowa Site Inventory Coordinator at SHPO and the structure, object or building has not been previously evaluated or surveyed. https:// www. iowagrants. gov /getApplicationPrintPreview.do ?documentPk= 1267738057554 3/5/2010 WebGrants Page 11 of 14 14) All the items included in my scope of work for this project fall either under Category A or Category B of Appendix A. There are no work items that fall outside of either of these two categories. If all three boxes from 12 -14 are checked above, please fill out Appendix C: Exempt from SHPO Review, Project Determination Form. Please attach the Iowa Site Inventory search results to this document and stop with the checklist. If not applicable please proceed below. 15) The structure, object, or building is forty five (45) years of age or older or is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or is located within an eligible Historic District. 16) I have contacted the Iowa Site Inventory Coordinator at SHPO. 17) A work item included within my scope of work falls under Category C of Appendix A or is not listed under Category A or B of Appendix A. If all three boxes from 15 -17 are checked above, please fill out the Request for SHPO Comment Form. Be sure to fill out Section 1 completely. Fill out section 11 under the architecture check box, and provide all information requested under that box, along with stopping with the checklist. If not applicable please proceed below. 18) The structure, object, or building is forty five (45) years of age or older. 19) I have contacted the Iowa Site Inventory Coordinator at SHPO and the structure, object or building has not been previously evaluated or surveyed. 20) A work item Included within my scope of work falls under Category .0 of Appendix A or is not listed under Category A or B of Appendix A. If all three boxes from 18 -20 are checked above, please fill out the Request for SHPO Comment Form. Be sure to fill out Section 1 completely. Fill out section II under the architecture check box, and provide all information requested under that box, then stopping with the checklist. If not applicable please proceed below. 21) My scope of work Includes ground disturbance. Yes 22) I also have a structure, object or building is less than forty five years of age and is not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or located within an eligible historic district. If boxes 21 & 22 are checked above, please fill out the Request for SHPO Comment Form. Be sure to fill out Section 1 completely. Fill out section II under the archeology check box, and provide all information requested under that box, then stopping with the checklist. If not applicable please proceed below. My scope of work includes ground disturbance. Yes 24) I also have an object, structure or building that is either forty five years of age or older, eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, or located within an eligible historic district. If boxes 23 & 24 are checked above, please fill out the Request for SHPO Comment Form. Be sure to fill out Section 1 completely. Fill out section II under the archeology and architecture check boxes, and provide all information requested under that box, then stopping with the checklist. If not applicable please proceed below. For Additional Guidance Please Contact: Jeremy Ammerman, Architectural Historian for Disaster Recovery Efforts Phone: 515- 281 -4129 Email: Jeremy.ammerman ©Iowa.gov National Environmental Protection Act By checking this box, the applicant certifies that its proposed project is categorically excluded from NEPA because it falls within the following categories described in III of the RFP and does not involve "extraordinary circumstances" within the meaning of 10 C.F.R. Section 1021.410. If the proposed project falls outside of the NEPA CX thresholds or involves "extraordinary circumstances" within the meaning of 10 C.F.R Section 1021.410, the applicant must attach additional information as to how it will obtain NEPA clearance and a timeline for such clearance. The Department of Energy specifically notes that the NEPA process could delay the award process and that applicants may be restricted to use of funds for planning purposes only until the NEPA process is complete. I certify that this proposed project is categorically excluded from NEPA Yes EECBG National Environmental Protection Act Attachments Description File Name EECBG Other If there are other relevant details about the proposed project or applicant that have not been expressed elsewhere in the application, please enter them here. Other https:// www. iowagrants. gov/ getApplicationPrintPreview .do ?documentPk= 1267738057554 3/5/2010 WebGrants EECBG Attachments Description Certification /Assurances signed DMATS letter of support IDOT letter of support photo 1 of site photo 2 of site photo of site 3 Project scope exhibits (3 pages) Energy /Emissions calculations Chamber of Commerce support letter Minority Impact Statement Question # 1 1. The proposed grant programs or policies could have a disproportionate or No unique POSITIVE IMPACT on minority persons. If YES, describe the positive The traffic signal synchronization and corridor improvements will benefit all impact expected from this m otorists equally project q y Indicate the group(s) positively impacted. Question # 2 2. The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a No disproportionate or unique NEGATIVE IMPACT on minority persons. If YES, describe the negative impact expected from this project. If YES, present the rationale for the existence of the proposed program or policy. If YES, provide evidence of consultation with representatives of the minority groups impacted. Indicate the group(s) negatively impacted. Question # 3 3. The proposed grant project programs or policies are NOT EXPECTED TO HAVE A Yes DISPROPORTIONATE OR UNIQUE IMPACT on minority persons. If YES, present the rationale The traffic signal synchronization and corridor improvements will benefit all for determining no impact. motorists equally Certification I hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge. Name of Person Submitting Dave Ness Certification. Title of Person Submitting Civil Engineer Certification Cover Sheet Authorized Official Name Title Organization Address Yes File Name Assurances - Non - Construction Programs.pdf EECBG Letter of Support DMATS.pdf Support Letter US 52 Dubuque SCANNEDpdf.pdf IMG_8933 (Large).JPG IMG_8944 (Large).JPG IMG_8953 (Large).JPG EX1.1.1.3.pdf State EECBG grant Calculations.pdf Chamber Letter of Support.pdf Michael VanMilligen City Manager City of Dubuque 50 W 13th Street Page 12 of 14 https:// www. iowagrants. gov /getApplicationPrintPreview.do ?documentPk= 1267738057554 3/5/2010 WebGrants Page 13 of 14 City/State/Zip' Dubuquelowa52001 City State Zip Telephone Number 563- 589 -4110 E -Mail mvanmilligen @cityofdubuque.org Fiscal Officer Name Ken TeKippe Title Finance Director Organization City of Dubuque Address 50 W 13th Street CitylStatelZip Telephone Number E -Mail County(ies) Participating, Involved, or Affected by this Proposal Congressional District(s) Involved or Affected by this Proposal Iowa Senate District(s) Involved or Affected by this Proposal Iowa House District(s) Involved or Affected by this Proposal Dubuquelowa52001 City State Zip 563 - 589 -4133 ktekippe@cityofdubuque.org Dubuque County 1 - Bruce Braley 1 13, 14, 16 https:// www. iowagrants. gov/ getApplicationPrintPreview .do ?documentPk= 1267738057554 3/5/2010 WebGrants Page 14 of 14 EECBG Formula Calculation EMI # Study Project Electricity Electric Natural Propane Gasoline E 10 E 85 Diesel or BTU Annual Net Simple Useful C- EMI # Title Savings Demand Gas (Gallons) (Gallons) (Gallons) (Gallons) Fuel Oil Savings Cost Estimated Payback Life E (kWh) Reduction Savings (Gallons) Savings Cost ($) (Years) (Years) (kW) (Therms) ($IYr) EMI 1. $0.00 $0.00 EMI 2. $0.00 $0.00 EMI 3. $0.00 $0.00 EMI 4. $0.00 $0.00 EMI 5. $0.00 $0.00 EMI 6. $0.00 $0.00 EMI 7. $0.00 $0.00 EMI 8. $0.00 $0.00 EMI 9, $0.00 $0.00 EMI 10. $0.00 $0.00 Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 BTU Savings BTU Savings BTU /$ Funding Requested BTU Savings $0.00 MMBTU Savings Row Funding Requested MMBTU Savings MMBTU /$1000 $0.00 https:// www. iowagrants. gov /getApplicationPrintPreview.do ?documentPk= 1267738057554 3/5/2010 ASSURANCES: NON- CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS • As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant: 1 Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non - Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application. 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and, if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance or personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. 5. Will comply with all applicable Federal statutes. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (P.L. 88 -352), (42 U.S.C. 2000d- 2000d -6), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin: (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 - 1688), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and blindness; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. 6101 -6107, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; and (e) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application. 6. Will comply, if applicable, with insurance purchase requirements of 42 U.S.C. 4012a that requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance. 7. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) Institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321 -4347; (b) Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.); and (c) the Clear Air Act of 1955, (42 U.S.C. Chapter 85, 7401 et seq.). 8. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, (16 U.S.C. 4700, and the Service Award Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a -1). 9. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984, (31 U.S.C. 7501 -75). CERTIFICATIONS: NON - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS The certifications below are executed with the signing of the certification signature page and submission with the grant application or modification package. CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub- awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub - grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub - recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly; and this certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite . for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31 U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form -LLL A Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying, in accordance with its instructions. Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and no more than $100,000 for each such failure. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION -- PRIMARY COVERED TRANSACTIONS 1. By signing and submitting the certification signature page, the prospective primary participant is providing the certification set out below. 2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction. 3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective primary participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default. 4. The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 5. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participants, person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the department or agency to which this proposal is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 6. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction. 7. The prospective primary participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled A Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion- Lower Tier Covered Transaction," provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded form the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequently by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non - Procurement programs. 9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render In good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS PRIMARY COVERED TRANSACTIONS The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of Its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any Federal department or agency; (b) Have not within a three -year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three -year period preceding this application /proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING DRUG - FREE /TOBACCO -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS 1. By signing and /or submitting the certification signature page, the grantee is providing the certification set out below. 2. The certification set out below is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If It is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act, the agency, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Govemment, may take action authorized under the Drug -Free Workplace Act. 3. For grantees other than individuals, Alternate I applies. 4. For grantees that are individuals, Alternate 11 applies. 5. Workplaces, under grants, for grantees other individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, upon award, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug -free workplace requirements. 6. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g. all vehicle; of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office performers in concert halls or radio studios). 7. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see 5., above). 8. Definitions of terms in the Non - procurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: a) Controlled substance means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308,15). b) Conviction means a finding of guilt including a plea of Anolo contendere or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes. c) Criminal drug statute means a Federal or non - Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use or Possession of any controlled substance. d) Employee means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, Including: (1) All direct charge employees; (ii) All indirect charge employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and, (iii) Temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not Include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of sub - recipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). CERTIFICATION REGARDING DRUG- FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS The grantee certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition. (b) Establishing an ongoing drug -free awareness program to inform employees about: (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace. (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a). (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will: (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction. (e) Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under paragraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant. (f) Taking one of the following actions within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under paragraph (d)(2) with respect to any employee who is so convicted: (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency. (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f). CERTIFICATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE Public Law 103 -227, Part C-- Environmental Tobacco Smoke, also known as the Pro - Children Act of 1994 (Act), requires that smoking not be permitted in any portion of any indoor routinely owned or leased or contracted for by an entity and used routinely or regularly for provision of health, day care, education, or library services to children under the age of 18, if the services are funded by Federal programs either directly or through State or local governments, by Federal grant, contract, loan, or loan guarantee. The law does not apply to children's services provided in private residences, facilities funded solely by Medicare or Medicaid funds, and portions of facilities used for inpatient drug or alcohol treatment. Failure to comply with the provisions of the law may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty of up to $1000 per day and /or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. By signing and submitting the certification signature page (Enclosure VI. D.) with this application the applicant/ grantee certifies that it will comply with the requirements of the Act. The applicant/grantee further agrees that It will require the language of this certification be included in any sub - awards which contain provisions for the children's services and that all sub - grantees shall certify accordingly. CERTIFICATION OF RELEASE OF INFORMATION Each grantee must indicate the Federal Share of the grant and the percentage of the grant financed by the Federal share. In this regard, the Certificate for Release of Information is cited below for this purpose. The submission of a signed application containing a copy of this Certification for Release of information shall constitute the necessary certification. The grantee agrees that when issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations or other documents describing the grant project or program, the grantee shall clearly state (1) the percentage of the total cost of the program or project which will be or is being financed with Federal money, and (2) the dollar amount of Federal funds for the project or program; except when, the project or program Is competitive. ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS - SIGNATURE PAGE The Department of Labor will not award a grant or agreement where the grantee /recipient has failed to accept the ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS listed above. By signing and returning this signature page, the grantee /recipient is accepting the certifications set forth below: A. Assurances - Non - Construction Programs B. Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters and Drug - Free/Tobacco -Free Workplace Requirements C. Certification of Release of Information APPLICANT NAME and LEGAL ADDRESS: ©c 0 ,T -oWA. 50 cO. 13 W.e,zdf 1�Ut BuW U,& TA- S ZOO If there is any reason why one of the assurances or certifications listed cannot be signed, please explain. Applicant need only submit and return this signature page with the grant application or funding request. All other instructions shall be kept on file by the applicant. SIGNATU OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL CA: Iu u.02 u,e 1:1u..)6 L. APPLIC ORGANIZATION C A:11 3 TITLE DATE SUBMITTED Please Note: This signature page and any pertinent attachments which may be required by these assurances and certifications shall be attached to the grant application. 73») N mist ia +M1 s411Y NICK 2 • 9 • EXISTING FIBER AND CONDUIT INFRASTRUCTURE IN PLACE PROJECT START 9Th ST AND CENTRAL AVE `I1a r r1$ TY T'T - UPGRADE CONTROL J CABINET TO ALLOW TIE IN WITH EXISTING SYSTEM WAREHOUSE DISTRICT STREETSCAPE PROJECT CONNECT TO EXISTING FIBER FROM WHITE ST T EXISTING FIBER ON—" WHITE 5T CENTRAL AVE T I ) 1 r il': 1 1■,1 T r il. I 1 LY {'_ WHITE ST C=.. T T NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATION ALREADY COMPLETED SIGNAL RECONSTRUCTION\ EXISTING FIBER AND CONDUIT INFRASTRUCTURE IN PLACE TIE NEW FIBER TO EXISTING T.O.C. -ACTRA SIGNAL RECONSTRUCTION I LITAIEMIET Cif" F OWA ST Ul . 'fay T— Er E. g`i rlii alL T T 1 I 1 r.r — T TT 1 • 1.1 1 L E_ 7_,TTTT _. 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CONDUIT — CONDUIT _ CONDUIT CONDUIT — CONDUIT — CONDUIT CONDUIT — CONDUIT _.— CONDUIT ONDUIT — CONDUIT _—_ CON000 ._._ CONDUIT CONDUU -- CENTRAL AVE 32ND ST TOWARD IA32 NEW FIBER AND CONDUIT INFRASTRUCTURE TO BE INSTALLED, TYP CENTRAL AVE TOWARD 32ND ST TO IA32 PROJECT END 1232 AND CENTRAL AVE z 0 ei 1 HORIZONTAL SCALE IN FEET 0 00 200 DRAMNC MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED CONDUIT CONDUIT CONDUIT CONDUIT CON.�tIiT CONDUIT CONDUIT ��- CONDUIT .1 1 w� TERMINATE NEW FIBER AND CONDUIT INFRASTRUCTURE AT EXISTING CONTROL CABINET NEAR THE IA32 INTERSECTION, 110 INTO EXISTING FIBER AND CONDUIT INFRASTRUCTURE ON IA 32 8 I of 3 f 11 CD � Z 0 ProJeat Mgr:JPN PreJeet Number: 100114 -02 EX1.3 Cars Scenarios Peak Hour delay VOC KG (annually) CO KG (annually) NOX KG (annually) CO2 KG (annually) Emissions by cars using 2008 Mobile 6.2 Emission Tables Before Synchronization 237 5,101 41,352 3,334 1,460,299 After Synchronization 158 3,386 27,448 2,213 969,277 Scenarios Carbon Dioxide Emissions (Pounds) per year No of Gallons per year Gallons Saved per year Cost of Gallon in Mid West Cost Savings per year Energy Savings In BTU per year Before Synchronization 12,141,457 616,351 207,247 $2.54 $526,406 2.591E +10 After Synchronization 8,058,923 409,105 Trucks Scenarios Peak Hour delay VOC KG (annually) CO KG (annually) NOX KG (annually) CO2 KG (annually) Emissions by Trucks using 2008 Mobile 6.2 Emission Tables Before Synchronization 237 1,431 6,942 21,474 4,046,031 After Synchronization 158 950 4,608 14,254 2,685,563 US 52 Traffic Flow Enhancement from (IA 32 to 9th St) Average Annual Daily Traffic Number of Trucks Daily Number of Cars Daily Length of the Corridor (Miles) Existing Travel Time (Sec) Travel Time with Signal Synchronization (Sec) Difference (Sec) Source of Emissions factors : 2008 Mobile 6.2 Emission Tables Source of Emissions factors : 2008 Mobile 6.2 Emission Tables Project Life (Estimated by using IADOT standards) Over all cost saving in 20 years Over all energy saving in 20 years 1 Gal Gasoline (mid grade). 125,000 Btu's Source: www.SolarEnergySystems.net Passenger Car uses 0.0465 gallons of gas for every 0.916 pounds of Carbon Dioxide Source: EPA Assumptions 13,300 The Traffic volume for the corridor is attained by averaging Traffic volumes at each intersection 1,330 10% of the existing traffic is Truck Traffic as US 52 is major truck corridor 11,970 3.29 Dubuque GIS files 714 Time taken to travel at present time at posted speed (Dubuque Metropolitan Transportation Model) 474 Time taken to travel with posted speed with signal coordination (Dubuque Metropolitan Transportation Model) 240 Emissions Calculations using IADOT Emission Formulas Cost and Energy Savings Calculations 20 years $10,528,125 518,116,396,044 BTU or 518,116 MBTU March 2, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this letter on behalf of Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dubuque region, to express support for the U.S. 52 Traffic Flow Enhancement Grant being submitted under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block grant. The U.S. 52 Corridor is one of the most congested corridors with an aging traffic signal system, many signals well over their useful life. The current signal system is not interconnected and creates more delays at each intersection, thus emitting more pollutants due to the acceleration, deceleration and idling. Approval of this application would allow the City of Dubuque to replace aging traffic signals and synchronize them by connecting them with fiber optic cable, resulting in reduced emission, saving energy and creating a safer environment. Recently, Dubuque was recognized by US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood as a community working to create a more sustainable and affordable transportation options for its citizens. In addition, IBM Smarter Planet selected Dubuque, Iowa to be its Smarter City model in the United States. The City of Dubuque's focus on energy conservation would be significantly and positively impacted through a stronger transportation system. This project is strongly supported by those in our community and so we respectfully urge you to consider the benefits it will confer when evaluating this application. Since ' ply, EAST CENTRAL MI\ITERGOVERNMENTAL ASSOCIATION Regional Response to Local Needs AO K ey H. eutmeyer Executive Director • Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study • Eastern Iowa Development Corporation • • Eastern Iowa Regional Utility Services System • Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority • ECIA Business Growth, Inc. • • Region 1 Employment and Training • ECIA Regional Planning Affiliation • Region 8 Regional Transit Authority • 7600 Commerce Park Dubuque, IA 52002 PIWi" (563) 556 -4166 IOWA ONLY (800) 942 -4648 FAX (563) 556- 0348 E -MAIL ecia @ecia.org WEB SFFE www.ecia.org fc _ District 6 Office 430 Sixteenth Avenue SW P.O. Box 3150 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 -3150 March 4. 2010 Iowa Department of Transportation Mr. Gus Psihoyos, P. E. City Engineer City of Dubuque Engineering Division 50 West 13 Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 -4864 Ref: Dubuque County City of Dubuque US Highway 52 PHONE: 319 - 364 -0235 FAX: 319- 364 -9614 SUBJECT: US HIGHWAY 52 TRAFFIC FLOW ENHANCEMENT PROJECT Dear Mr. Psihoyos: The Iowa Department of Transportation supports the City of Dubuque's efforts to improve traffic flow on U.S. 52. The proposed project includes signal upgrades, traffic signal interconnects, and Americans with Disability Act accommodations. The Department concurs that this project will result in improved accessibility, substantial reduction of fuel consumption and carbon emissions, and decreased transportation costs through improved commuting patterns. With the proposed improvements, these transportation patterns will lead to smarter, efficient traffic flow. JRS /sjb S" cerely, Cpl 1� IC zo,42, James R. Schnoebelen, P. E District 6 Engineer Iowa Department of Transportation March 4, 2010 RE: US Highway 52 Traffic Flow Enhancement Project To whom it may concern, On behalf of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce -with 1300 members - representing over 40,000 jobs in the Dubuque and Tri States Area, I would like to officially lend support to the effort of the City of Dubuque to obtain funding for the US Highway 52 Traffic Flow Enhancement Project. Dubuque has shown leadership in creating a transportation model for cities with populations under 200,000 to become sustainable, livable communities. As part of the City's Regional Sustainable Transportation Initiative, the US Highway 52 Traffic Flow Enhancement Project will play a vital role in the connection of major corridors such as US Highway 20, US Highway 52 and IA 32 (Northwest Arterial), to downtown Dubuque. This interconnection will result in improved accessibility, the substantial reduction of fuel consumption and carbon emissions, and decreased transportation costs through improved commuting patterns. I strongly encourage recognizing the City of Dubuque for its technological innovation to create a more sustainable transportation system by providing the necessary funding to complete the US Highway 52 Traffic Flow Project. Sincerely, / L)14/r) Molly Grover, President & CEO Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce DusuQtrE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE k E. :9 ye. ' .'. psis [i¢ i Cu +nf • r�4Yts i � Mlnul aHy(pI `i Leg Out O Fwndny OmanunDrs Ap; ecn sue teal crorrun.dpn i v'a;Y wrese>ssdy warm;: your VS 521ta`it r [Mort men rtojact fe,Osigian qsh 4*K r:on m 115081 ( .alt, Irn recervJ ii¢.s V4!K6 fa erteLaten 2,1 - Te V&>B Y51iS2e 4R :q} B.6.1 .:2, P.Mt l uY-sa te:r*e -s2; (=vim"; .7.. �1J