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Intent to Apply for Expansion of Four Mounds Park: Acquisition of Four Mounds Farm and Negotiate Purchase AgreementCity of Dubuque City Council Meeting Action Items # 5. Copyrighted August 16, 2021 ITEM TITLE: I ntent to Apply for Expansion of Four Mounds Park: Acquisition of Four Mounds Farm and Negotiate Purchase Agreement SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval to apply for expansion of Four Mounds Park: acquisition of Four Mounds Farm, a 40.47-acre farm located at 4392 Peru Road, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a purchase agreement with the Four Mounds Foundation. RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the expansion of Four Mounds Park: acquisition of Four Mounds Farm and authorizing the Leisure Services Manager and the City Manager to approve the application SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Four Mounds Park Expansion-MVM Memo City Manager Memo Staff memo Staff Memo Resolution Resolutions Expansion of Four Mounds Park: Acquisition of Four Supporting Documentation Mounds Farm Grant Application Project Location Information Supporting Documentation THE C Dubuque DUUB-.-*.-TE *AMU M 1I. ' I�� iece on the Mississippi Masterpiece PP zoo�•zoi 2-2013 zoi7*2019oi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Intent to Apply for Expansion of Four Mounds Park: Acquisition of Four Mounds Farm and Negotiate Purchase Agreement DATE: August 12, 2021 Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware recommends City Council approval to apply for expansion of Four Mounds Park: acquisition of Four Mounds Farm, a 40.47-acre farm located at 4392 Peru Road, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a purchase agreement with the Four Mounds Foundation. Land acquisition is intended to occur in two phases in 2022 as the City of Dubuque seeks two Iowa Department of Natural Resources grant funds totaling $375,000 for land acquisition. Any remaining dollars, after the grants, would come from the City's Greater Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and/or any remaining fund balances at the close out the FY 2021 budget. Total City funding is estimated at $176,200. This is 32% of the total estimated costs of $551,200. 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 Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager THE CITY OI: DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager Dubuque AA bmp Gty 2007.2012.2013 2017*2019 SUBJECT: Intent to Apply for Expansion of Four Mounds Park: Acquisition of Four Mounds Farm and Negotiate Purchase Agreement DATE: 8/11/2021 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memorandum is to request approval to apply for Expansion of Four Mounds Park: Acquisition of Four Mounds Farm and to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a purchase agreement with the Four Mounds Foundation. DISCUSSION In accordance with IDNR guidelines for land acquisition using Resource Enhancement and Preservation (REAP) funds, the City has obtained an appraisal of the Four Mounds Farm from a qualified appraiser. The estimated market value of the subject property is $546,000. Incidental costs of $5,200 include the actual appraisal cost of $2,200 and a future Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for potential hazardous substances (such as lead paint and asbestos) estimated to cost $3,000. The total estimated project costs are $551,200. Phased Land Acquisition & Funding Land acquisition is intended to occur in two phases in 2022 as the City of Dubuque seeks two IDNR grant funds totaling $375,000 for land acquisition. Any remaining dollars, after the grants, would come from the City's Greater Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and/or any remaining fund balances as we close out the FY 2021 budget. Total City funding is estimated at $176,200. This is 32% of the total estimated costs of $551,200. The planned sequence of IDNR grant applications and use of City funding is as follows. Phase 1 land acquisition • In August 2021, apply to IDNR for a $200,000 REAP grant. The REAP grant agreement is expected by January 2022. • City share would be $2,200 for the appraisal. Phase 2 land acquisition • In March 2022, apply to IDNR for a $175,000 federal pass -through grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program. The LWCF requires a 1:1 match of $175,000. The LWCF grant agreement is expected by July 2022. In August 2022, conduct a Phase 1 ESA of the residence and associated outbuildings for potential hazardous substances (such as lead paint and asbestos). Within six months of approval of the Phase 1 ESA, the City would need to complete acquisition. Closing on Four Mounds Farm and transfer of INHF conservation easement is expected to be completed by December 2022. City share would be an estimated $3,000 for the ESA and $171,000 for the remaining land acquisition cost, for a total cost estimate of $174,000 in Phase 2. The city has already completed an appraisal on for this potential acquisition. The estimate of total project cost is as follows: Project Phase Land Acquisition Incidental Costs Subtotals City Share Grants Phase 1 $200,000 $2,200 $202,200 $2,200 $200,000 Phase 2 $346,000 $3,000 $349,000 $174,000 $175,000 Total Costs $546,000 $5,200 $551,200 $176,200 $375,000 The project funding summary is as follows: Funding Source Fund Description Fund Amount City of Dubuque Greater Downtown TIF and/or FY 2021 unspent funds $176,200 IDNR FY 2022 REAP Grant $200,000 IDNR FY 2023 LWCF Grant $175,000 Total Funds $551,200 The City's Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed project on August 10, 2021 at a public meeting. This provided another opportunity for community engagement. The Parks and Recreation Commission saw this land as a good addition to the park assets especially with the natural landscapes and the community gardens. They pointed to nearby neighborhoods that would benefit from having this type of resource so close to their neighborhood. They liked how the potential acquisition would meet so many of the City Council goals. They commented that the opportunity for a larger park that had so much connection to pollinators and wildlife would be of great benefit in our community and a great place for families to visit. Anticipated Amount: $200,000.00 Match Required: No Match Amount: N.A. Application Due Date: 8/30/2021 Anticipated Notification Date: 10/15/2021 Anticipated Receipt of money: 6/1/2022 Departments Involved: Leisure Services, Legal, Finance 4 GRANT OBJECTIVE Staff have been working with Four Mounds Foundation staff on the FY 2022 REAP grant application for Expansion of Four Mounds Park: Acquisition of Four Mounds Farm. Four Mounds Park is a City of Dubuque public park located at 4900 Peru Road. This Park is City Landmark Site, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area Partner. Four Mounds Farm is located al 4392 Peru Road within a half -mile of Four Mounds Park. This 40.47-acre farm is privately owned by the Four Mounds Foundation. Four Mounds Farm is primarily a mix of grassland (reconstructed prairie), wooded draws, and gardens. It consists of two parcels. Parcel A is 8.18 acres; it includes community gardens and a residence with associated outbuildings. Parcel B is 32.29 acres of farmland under management for brush control and prairie reconstruction with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). For over 20 years, the Four Mounds Foundation has utilized a small portion of the subject property near the residence for community gardens. The 14 garden plots support 28 users per year. These garden plots are part of the Dubuque Community Gardens initiative. The various outbuildings are used to store materials and equipment for programming by the Four Mounds Foundation. The REAP grant application is for Phase 1 of two-phase acquisition of Four Mounds Farm. The intent is to add to the inventory of the City of Dubuque's public park system. The prospective use and management goals are to increase public access by converting Four Mounds Farm from a privately -owned property to a public park while preserving the property's valuable open -space, natural, forested, and scenic characteristics. The existing partnership between the City of Dubuque and the Four Mounds Foundation will enable continuation of the community gardens and land management practices of brush control and prairie reconstruction as the phased land acquisition proceeds. Since 1998, the 40-acre Four Mounds Farm has been subject to the Bertsch Farm Conservation Easement, held by the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) for conservation values and public benefit. The INHF conservation easement is divided into two zones. Within Zone 1 are located the residence, associated outbuildings, and community gardens. Any new structures on the property are confined to Zone 1 and must be for a residential use, further protecting the open space qualities of the property. Zone 2 is designated for Agricultural uses, Garden practices, and Prairie restoration. In 2019, the Four Mounds Foundation entered into a Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Landowner Agreement with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for "Brush Control and Prairie Reconstruction on the Bertsch Farm". This agreement applies to Zone 2 of the INHF conservation easement. 3 REAP is a grant program for parks and open space administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). It provides up to $200,000 in grants to large cities. No local match is required. The City's REAP grant application must be reviewed and approved by the Dubuque County REAP Committee before it can be submitted to the IDNR. The grant application is due to the County by August 20, 2021. The grant application is due to the IDNR by August 30, 2021. There is a future opportunity to reapply for these funds, at this time. GOAL(S) ADDRESSED Comprehensive Plan: Environmental Integrity Outcome(s) Promote a healthy urban forest and native plantings, seek partnership opportunities to increase localized native plant, pollinator habitat, and edible landscaping in public spaces, conserve areas near water trails and canoe launches, serene places to escape the city, and viewpoints to watch migratory birds, preserve key environmental features and provide recreational opportunities for all segments of the population through a variety of demanded active and passive options, and Link existing and future development with open space and trail corridors. Comprehensive Plan: Social and Cultural Vibrancy Outcome(s) Focus on expanding access to healthy local foods, support food production spaces & establishment of Community Supported Agriculture; make City land available for food production ACTION STEP I respectfully request City Council approval to apply for Expansion of Four Mounds Park: Acquisition of Four Mounds Farm and to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a purchase agreement with the Four Mounds Foundation CC: Jennifer Larson, Director of Budget and Finance Cassie Ross, Assistant Director of Finance MW/mw rd Prepared by Marie Ware Leisure Services 2200 Bunker Hill Rd Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 589-4262 Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13t' St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100 RESOLUTION NO. 290-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR THE EXPANSION OF FOUR MOUNDS PARK: ACQUISITION OF FOUR MOUNDS FARM AND AUTHORIZING THE LEISURE SERVICES MANAGER AND THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION Whereas, the City of Dubuque has an established and strong relationship with Four Mounds Foundation; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque proposes the Expansion of Four Mounds Park through the acquisition of the Four Mounds Farm. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT: Section 1. That the Mayor hereby is authorized and directed to submit an application for the Expansion of Four Mounds Park: Acquisition of Four Mounds Farm on behalf of the City of Dubuque. Section 2. That the Leisure Services Manager and the City Manager are hereby authorized to approve the application that is submitted to Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to forward said application and resulting standard executed grant application to the respective agencies in a timely fashion and as required by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of August 2021. Danny C. Spr,7hk, Mayor Pro Tern Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk EXPANSION OF FOUR MOUNDS PARK: ACQUISTION OF FOUR MOUNDS FARM PROJECT LOCATION INFORMATION The project involves acquisition of Four Mounds Farm, 40.47 acres of property located at 4392 Peru Road on Dubuque's north end. It is located within the city limits of Dubuque and zoned AG Agricultural District. Below is a project location map prepared using Google Maps aerial photography. Below is a project location map prepared using the Dubuque County online land records with the land to be acquired outlined in light blue. The project boundary consists of 2 parcels totaling 40.47 acres. r Four Mounds Farm consists of two parcels totaling 40.47 acres as shown on the project boundary map below. Parcel A is 8.18 acres; it includes community gardens and a residence with associated outbuildings. Parcel B is 32.29 acres of farmland under management for brush control and prairie reconstruction. The property is subject to a Project Boundary map rprcel d `• "t� 7.c' ft -- permanent conservation easement. r1 For over 20 years, the Four Mounds Foundation has utilized a small portion of the subject property near the residence for community gardens. The 14 garden plots support 28 users per year. These garden plots are part of the Dubuque Community Gardens initiative. The various outbuildings are used to store materials and equipment for programming by the Four Mounds Foundation. In 2019, the Four Mounds Foundation entered into a Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Landowner Agreement with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for "Brush Control and Prairie Reconstruction on the Bertsch Farm". The 40-acre Four Mounds Farm is subject to the Bertsch Farm Conservation Easement, held by the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) for conservation values and public benefit. The easement boundary from the 2019 INHF Conservation Easement Supplemental Report is shown below. The area of the conservation easement does not include a portion of the driveway which extends east from Peru Road. However, the driveway is part of the project boundary for land acquisition. 2 2017 Aerial Showing the Approximate Property Boundary Legend UTMCoordinates�� 33v E60 Zane 15 North v Approximate Property BGundary NAB Units: Feet : Meters �� Source of Iowa NAIP Imagery2017: USDA-FSA Aerial Photography Field Office lAFPO} «--- r F Map Created by: Tylar Samuels, Conservation Easement Specialist I Date Created: February 21, 2019 4 The Bertsch Farm Conservation Easement is divided into two zones as shown on the map below from the 2019 INHF Conservation Easement Supplemental Report. Within Zone 1 (House and Garden) are located the residence and associated outbuildings as well as the community gardens. Any structures on the property are confined to Zone 1, further protecting the open space qualities of the property. Zone 2 is designated for Agricultural uses, Garden practices, and Prairie restoration. Under paragraph 3. Permitted uses of the conservation easement, subparagraph (g) provides for: maintenance and replacement of the current residential building and accessory structures, including septic systems and utility service, along with the construction of one residential dwelling and structures accessory to such residential use, group home, or educational use within a residential Area and the necessary road to the Residential Area shown as Zone 1 on Exhibit C, subject to the following: 3 (1) the total ground coverage of all structures shall not exceed 20,000 square feet (2) the Residential Area shall not exceed 3 acres m/I, including landscaping. 2017 Aerial Photograph Showing the Approximate Property Boundary, Zone 1 (House & Garden), & Zone 2 (Agricultural uses, Garden practices, Prairie restoration) Sourceof Iowa NAIP Imagery24f7: D SDA-FSAAerial Phonography Field Office IAFPQ} Map Created by: Tylar Samuels, Conservation Easement Specialist Date Created: Fehruary ZO, 2019 4 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 1/1 Printed August 26, 2021 CST/CDT REAP LARGE (> 25,000 pop.) City Parks and Open Spaces Grant Carstens, Laura Congratulations, your application to Iowa Department of Natural Resources was successfully submitted on August 26, 2021. Your confirmation number is #12805292929. 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 1/23 Carstens, Laura 12805292929 Iowa Department of Natural Resources REAP LARGE (> 25,000 pop.) City Parks and Open Spaces Grant Laura Carstens 403 Pershing Road Maquoketa, IA 52060, United States 5635578855 lcarstens@ecia.org Submitted: August 26, 2021 * indicates a required field Forms General Application Information 1. Applicant City of Dubuque 2. Contact Person Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 2/23 3. Email Address Mware@cityofdubuque.org 4. Telephone Number 563.589.4264 5. Applicant Mailing Address 2200 Bunker Hill Rd. Dubuque, IA 52001 6. County Dubuque 7. Project 911 Address (if available) 4392 Peru Road, Dubuque, IA 52001 8. Latitude/Longitude Coordinates: (To find Lat/Long Coordinates: Go to Google Map. Right-click on the primary public access point for the project. Select What's here? In the search box at the top of the page, the coordinates will appear.) 42.54778, -90.67729 9. Grant Amount Requested How much money are you requesting for this grant round? 200000 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 3/23 * indicates a required field * indicates a required field General Project Timeline 1. Is the project a portion of a larger, overall project to be implemented over a multi-year period? Yes 2. If yes, estimated years to completion 3 3. Estimated costs of the overall project 551200 4. Estimated Project Start Date 01/01/2022 5. Estimated Project End Date 12/15/2024 REAP LARGE (over 25,000 pop.) City Parks and Open Spaces Grant Application 1. City Population Provide the population of the city based on the 2020 Census data. Population must be over 25,000 2000 to apply in the large city category. 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 4/23 59667 2. Quality of the site and/or project (30 points) If acquisition, include the number of acres and describe the resources and existing facilities/improvements on and adjacent to the property. Also describe its prospective use and management goals. If rare, unique, or high quality plant and animal species and communities occur on the site, provide a listing. Upload a map and pictures. If development, describe the facilities to be constructed, existing facilities in the project area and the natural resources in the area. Upload a map and pictures. If this project is part of a larger project, very clearly detail the portion that this application is covering. If this application is for the continuation of a project that previously received a REAP grant, provide a status report of the project elements that were previously funded. Describe the relationship to any other local, state or federal park areas. Describe any resources of historical nature on the project site, such as buildings, Native American burial mounds, historic trails, architectural features and archaeological elements. Explain impacts on these resources that will be caused by the project. If applicant does not possess all fee title interest in property, please explain. Additionally, explain contractual or joint agreements with other parties for operation and maintenance of the site and facilities. Enclose copies of any such agreements and other ownership conditions on the property. Sports complexes, play grounds and dog parks do not qualify for REAP funds. The minimum width of a multi-use or biking trail is 8 feet, while 10 feet is recommended. The City of Dubuque and the Four Mounds Foundation (FMF) are collaborating on this project, Expansion of Four Mounds Park: Acquisition of Four Mounds Farm (Phase 1). Four Mounds Park is a City public park located at 4900 Peru Road. This Park is a City Landmark Site, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area Partner. Under the management of FMF, 15 historic buildings are open to the public and serve as an Inn and Events and Conference Center to provide support for Four Mounds critical service programs for at-risk youth. Each year, FMF welcomes approximately 25,000 people to Four Mounds Park – featuring 62 acres of bluffland along the Mississippi River, historic gardens, miles of hiking trails, and rare oak savanna. An on-site challenge ropes course serves thousands of youth and corporate teams annually. FMF reaches more than 200 youth annually through restoration and adventure programs and hundreds more through recreational activities. Four Mounds Farm is located at 4392 Peru Road within a half-mile of Four Mounds Park. This 40.47-acre farm is privately owned by FMF. For over 20 years, FMF has utilized a small portion of the subject property near the residence for community gardens. The 14 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 5/23 garden plots support 28 users per year. These garden plots are part of the Dubuque Community Gardens initiative. The various outbuildings are used to store materials and equipment for programming by the Four Mounds Foundation. Four Mounds Farm is primarily a mix of grassland (reconstructed prairie), wooded draws, and gardens. It consists of two parcels. Parcel A is 8.18 acres; it includes community gardens and a residence with associated outbuildings. Parcel B is 32.29 acres of farmland under management for brush control and prairie reconstruction. There are no resources of a historical, prehistoric, architectural, or archaeological nature on the project site. Since 1998, the 40-acre Four Mounds Farm has been subject to the Bertsch Farm Conservation Easement, held by the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) for conservation values and public benefit. The INHF conservation easement is divided into two zones. Within Zone 1 are located the residence, associated outbuildings, and community gardens. Any new structures on the property are confined to Zone 1 and must be for residential and educational uses in accordance with the easement, further protecting the open space qualities of the property. Zone 2 is designated for Agricultural uses, Garden practices, and Prairie restoration. In 2019, FMF entered into a Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Landowner Agreement with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for “Brush Control and Prairie Reconstruction on the Bertsch Farm”. This agreement applies to Zone 2 of the INHF conservation easement. This project is designed to convert non-native cool season grasslands into high diversity native plant species with an emphasis on high diversity forbs and grasses for pollinator habitat. The rusty-patched bumble bee (RPBB) was listed as an endangered species in 2017 and new populations of this species have been found in the Dubuque area – including within a few miles both north and south of this property. Adding additional high quality prairie habitat to the landscape adds significant opportunities for the RPBB to expand its territories and increase populations. In addition, this site will also be a high-quality site for monarch butterflies, a species that has been petitioned endangered species status. The REAP grant application is for Phase 1 of a phased acquisition of Four Mounds Farm. The intent is to add to the inventory of the City’s public park system. Expanding the partnership between the City and FMF to include USFWS at Four Mounds Farm will enhance outdoor recreation through continuation of community gardens and land management practices, as well as improved site accessibility. The prospective use and management goals for the City at Four Mounds Farm are: • Increase public access by converting Four Mounds Farm from a privately-owned property to a public park while preserving the property’s valuable open-space, natural, forested, and scenic characteristics • Support food production spaces and make City land available for food production (community gardens) • Seek partnership opportunities to increase localized native plant, pollinator habitat, and edible landscaping in public spaces • Conserve serene places to escape the city and viewpoints to watch migratory birds. • Preserve key environmental features and provide recreational opportunities for all segments of the population through a variety of demanded active and passive options. 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 6/23 • Protect and enhance existing habitats, and develop new habitats for Species of Greatest Conservation Need • Link existing and future development with open space and trail corridors. • Enhance and create spaces and places that can help our residents engage in healthy activities • Use educational programming to help residents become familiar with City parks and able to use them throughout their lives • Use prairie reconstruction to link the benefits and opportunities of natural resources, parks and outdoor recreation to economic development • Develop site accessibility improvements to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion of the general public • Expand the existing partnership between the City of Dubuque and the Four Mounds Foundation to enable continuation of outdoor recreation business through the community gardens and land management practices at Four Mounds Farm Within approximately a mile of Four Mounds Farm are these recreation and conservation areas: • 62-acre Four Mounds Park • 164-acre Eagle Point Park (City) • 26-mile Dubuque County Heritage Trail connecting Dubuque and Dyersville • 240,000-acre, 261-mile Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge • 30-acre INHF co-held conservation easement 3. Attach maps of project Please attach a detailed map of the proposed project. Please make sure that the proposed project is clearly indicated on the map. If presenting multiple maps, they must be grouped into one document. Maps DBQ REAP Four Mounds Farm.pdf 4. Relationship to local, regional and state plans (40 points) Describe project justification and need. Make references to the County REAP plan, current Iowa Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), Iowa Wildlife Action Plan and other local plans that help direct conservation and recreation programs. Do not include entire plans in the application. This project supports the City of Dubuque’s Vision: Dubuque 2035 is a sustainable and resilient city, an inclusive and equitable community where ALL are welcome. Dubuque 2035 has preserved our Masterpiece on the Mississippi, has a strong, diverse economy and expanding connectivity. Our residents experience healthy living and active lifestyles; have choices of quality, affordable, livable neighborhoods; have an abundance of diverse, fun things to do; and are successfully and actively engaged in the community. The project supports these 2025 City goals: Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources and 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 7/23 for Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities. The project is listed first in the City of Dubuque's FY 2022 update for the Dubuque County 5-Year REAP Plan. The City’s 2017 comprehensive plan, Imagine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action, serves as a guide for the community’s physical, social, and economic development. The plan’s recommendations support the project: • Social + Cultural Vibrancy: Food - Support food production spaces & establishment of Community Supported Agriculture; make City land available for food production. • Environmental Integrity: Healthy Neighborhoods - Seek partnership opportunities to increase localized native plant, pollinator habitat, and edible landscaping in public spaces. • Environmental Integrity: Land Conservation - Conserve areas near water trails and canoe launches, serene places to escape the city, and viewpoints to watch migratory birds. • Land Use: Park and Open Space - Preserve key environmental features and provide recreational opportunities for all segments of the population through a variety of demanded active and passive options, and Link existing and future development with open space and trail corridors. The goals of the 2013 Dubuque County Conservation Regional Comprehensive Plan are concerned with recreation, conservation, and general well-being in relation to natural resources. The plan sees Dubuque County’s natural landscape as fundamental to its character, a premise that this project shares. The Dubuque County Community Health Needs Assessment and Health Improvement Plan for 2019-2021 articulates the health needs in our area. This project offers opportunities to enhance and create spaces and places that can help our residents engage in healthy activities that could play a role in addressing those health needs. The Grant Wood Mississippi River Region includes Jones, Jackson and Dubuque Counties. The goal of the 2015 Grant Wood Loop Master Plan is to establish connections between people and their communities through “parks, trails, quality-of-life assets, and healthy living programming.” This plan has several elements in common with this project: parks and recreation access as a public health enhancement, and using educational programming to build a base of constituents that can grow up familiar with the parks and able to use them throughout their lives. The project supports the Iowa Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). PRIORITY 1 – AVAILABILITY AND DIVERSITY OF NATURAL RESOURCES, PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF IOWANS • Goal 2: Increase Iowan’s level of physical activity through participation in outdoor recreation activities. The project will help people lead a healthier lifestyle by reaping significant mental and spiritual benefits by enjoying the peace and tranquility outdoors, walking in a wildlife area and observing nature. • Goal 3: Link the benefits and potential opportunities of natural resources, parks and outdoor recreation to economic development. The project budget includes funds for prairie reconstruction, supporting SCORP’s assertion that the “… habitat conservation (native 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 8/23 plant and restored areas) and the diversity of plants and animals found in wildlife areas, forests, and parks … contribute to the health and well-being of Iowa both directly (consumptive and non-consumptive recreation) and indirectly through soil development and erosion protection, absorption of nutrients, carbon sequestration and biodiversity maintenance.” PRIORITY 2 – NATURAL RESOURCE, PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL IOWANS • Goal 1: Natural resource agencies (city, state, county & federal) will strive to improve accessibility through embracing diversity, equity and inclusion. The project budget includes development of site accessibility improvements to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion of the general public. PRIORITY 3 - THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITIES. IN THE RIGHT PLACE. DONE THE RIGHT WAY. • Goal 1: Increase collaboration and planning at the local level, utilizing data to manage land use restrictions vs recreational needs, understand audiences and meet quality of life goals. The project site will continue under the INHF conservation easement and the USFWS land management agreement that work to achieve this SCORP goal. • Goal 2: Develop Partnerships with Outdoor Recreation Business and Industry. Expanding the partnership between the City of Dubuque and the Four Mounds Foundation to include USFWS at Four Mounds Farm will enhance outdoor recreation through continuation of community gardens and land management practices, as well as improved site accessibility. The project supports priorities of the Iowa Wildlife Action Plan, which identifies priority areas for conservation actions where partnering can maximize effective use of resources. Priority areas in Dubuque County are found along the Mississippi River blufflands, where Four Mounds Farm is located. This project will support two of the Plan’s approaches for improving the status of Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) through the existing restored prairie and the planned prairie reconstruction: 1) Protect and enhance existing habitats that benefit SGCN, and 2) Develop new habitats for SGCN in areas where these habitats do not exist. 5. Environmental Benefits (20 points) Describe the environmental impacts of the proposed project. Identify any features of the project that protect or improve water quality and habitat, reduce energy and water use or are innovative. The neighborhood can be roughly defined as being bounded by the Mississippi River to the east, John Deere Dubuque Works to the north, and mixed uses (mostly residential uses) to the west and to the south. The neighborhood has been in predominately residential and agricultural uses (including a large mobile home park), recreational uses, and a few commercial and industrial uses. This area has been experiencing continuation of residential and commercial service development. The subject property is of irregular shape and comprised of two parcels which contain a combined reported 40.47 acres. The 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 9/23 property cropland acres are sometimes referred to as tillable acres or work ground. The subject property is being appraised as an improved agricultural property which is zoned AG (Agricultural District) by the City of Dubuque. Publicly regulated utilities which are available include electricity and telephone, and there is a private well, septic system, and no municipal utilities are currently available. There is a 1,260 square foot, 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence, with a partial basement (unfinished), in above average condition overall. There is also a detached garage, a shed and two other buildings in average to poor condition. The INHF conservation easement has many limitations in use. However, one more residential use structure including a group home to a size of 20,000 square foot can be added in Zone 1. Zone 1 is a limited area of the property, approximately 3 acres. The property is in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Hazard Zone X, which is areas outside of 500-year flooding of moderate or minimal hazard subject to flooding from severe storm activity or local drainage problems. The topography of the property is 57.7% sloping from 1% to 18% and 42.3% more steeply sloping from 18% to 35% and is generally downward toward the street and the drainage areas. However, only 49.5% has soils commonly considered to be tillable with Crop Suitability (CSR2) ratings from 38 to 73, with 50.5% of its area having CSR2 ratings from 5 to 23, and including 0.2 acres of “water”. The average CSR2 rating is 39.4 based on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) data. The tenant who has lived at the property for many years indicated “the pond” is not a year-round body of water, and that the water is absorbed by the soils after the spring thaws. The slopes and CSR2 ratings were taken from the USDA website. Four Mounds Farm is subject to an INHF Conservation Easement divided into two zones. In Zone 1 are the residence, associated outbuildings, and community gardens. Any new structures on the property are confined to Zone 1 and must be for residential and educational uses in accordance with the easement, further protecting the open space qualities of the property. Zone 2 is designated for Agricultural uses, Garden practices, and Prairie restoration. FMF has a Partnership Agreement with USFWS for Brush Control and Prairie Reconstruction that applies to Zone 2. This project is designed to convert non-native cool season grasslands into high diversity native plant species with an emphasis on high diversity forbs and grasses for pollinator habitat. The rusty-patched bumble bee (RPBB) was listed as an endangered species in 2017 and new populations of RPBB within a few miles north and south of this property. Adding additional high quality prairie habitat to the landscape adds significant opportunities for the RPBB to expand its territories and increase populations. In addition, this site will also be a high-quality site for monarch butterflies, petitioned for endangered species status. The land to be acquired will become part of the City of Dubuque’s public parks system adding to the variety of outdoor recreational opportunities available to the general public, including community gardens and habitat restoration practices. Public access to the site allows for educational opportunities to the community on the value of conservation practices within urban landscapes. The site will provide high quality pollinator and grassland bird habitat, will help reduce run-off from large storm events by absorbing more water with native plant communities, and will provide resiliency to climate change for many native insect and bird species by providing more 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 10/23 diverse plant species that can withstand a wide range of climate changes. Four Mounds Farm’s prairie reconstruction supports SCORP’s assertion that the “… habitat conservation (native plant and restored areas) and the diversity of plants and animals found in wildlife areas, forests, and parks … contribute to the health and well-being of Iowa both directly (consumptive and non-consumptive recreation) and indirectly through soil development and erosion protection, absorption of nutrients, carbon sequestration and biodiversity maintenance.” Prairie reconstruction in turn will protect and enhance existing habitats, and develop new habitats for Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). Why is prairie restoration important? According to the National Park Service: “Prairie restoration enhances the environment. It increases the abundance of native plants, increases ecological diversity, and therefore creates habitats for native animals and insects. Prairies absorb a lot of rain, reducing erosion and runoff.” Why are prairies important to Iowa? They provide rare native habitat for birds, butterflies, insects, reptiles, and other small wildlife. They require little maintenance, are long lasting, and do not need fertilizers or pesticides. They are perfectly adapted to our climate. According to the IDNR Prairie Resource Center, “Prairie also benefits Iowa’s water quality. When heavy rains fall into a prairie, stems of the native grasses and forbs slow the runoff allowing the water to infiltrate through the soil instead of flowing across the surface, carrying soil and nutrients to our marshes, lakes and streams.” 6. Public Benefit Served (20 points) Identify benefits to be derived from the project in terms of populations being served and resource management/protection. This discussion should also include expected impacts caused by users, as well as impacts on economic, cultural, aesthetic and quality of life. Proposed projects, must meet the requirements described in the Assurance of Compliance with Americans with Disabilities and Civil Rights. Explain how development projects meet these requirements. The REAP grant application is for Phase 1 of a phased acquisition of Four Mounds Farm. The intent is to add to the inventory of the City of Dubuque’s public park system. The land to be acquired will become part of the City of Dubuque’s public parks system and will be open to the public free of charge. As a public park, the site’s operation and maintenance would become the purview of the City of Dubuque, and City resources would be committed to the park as part of the City’s budget process. Expanding the partnership between the City and FMF to include USFWS at Four Mounds Farm will enhance outdoor recreation through continuation of community gardens and land management practices, as well as improved site accessibility. The public 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 11/23 benefits served by the City's acquisition of Four Mounds Farm include: • Increase public access by converting Four Mounds Farm from a privately-owned property to a public park while preserving the property’s valuable open-space, natural, forested, and scenic characteristics • Support food production spaces and make City land available for food production (community gardens) • Seek partnership opportunities to increase localized native plant, pollinator habitat, and edible landscaping in public spaces • Conserve serene places to escape the city and viewpoints to watch migratory birds. • Preserve key environmental features and provide recreational opportunities for all segments of the population through a variety of demanded active and passive options. • Protect and enhance existing habitats, and develop new habitats for Species of Greatest Conservation Need • Link existing and future development with open space and trail corridors. • Enhance and create spaces and places that can help our residents engage in healthy activities • Use educational programming to help residents become familiar with City parks and able to use them throughout their lives • Use prairie reconstruction to link the benefits and opportunities of natural resources, parks and outdoor recreation to economic development • Develop site accessibility improvements to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion of the general public • Expand the existing partnership between the City of Dubuque and the Four Mounds Foundation to enable continuation of outdoor recreation business through the community gardens and land management practices at Four Mounds Farm The City does not have a partnership with the USFWS at this time. Since Four Mounds Foundation has a partnership agreement with USFWS for brush control and prairie reconstruction for Zone 2 of the conservation easement, the acquisition of Four Mounds Farm would enable the City to expand its partnership with the Foundation to include USFWS by virtue of supporting the agreement and perhaps joining the USFWS partnership agreement if appropriate. Expanding the partnership will enhance outdoor recreation through continuation of community gardens and land management practices. The project will increase the level of physical activity for the public through participation in outdoor recreation activities. The project will help people lead a healthier lifestyle by reaping significant mental and spiritual benefits by enjoying the peace and tranquility outdoors, walking in a wildlife area and observing nature. A goal for the City is to develop site accessibility improvements to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion of the general public. The City is committed to providing access to public services and facilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Site accessibility will likely involve ADA-compliant physical improvements such as paved access; paved parking with ADA-complaint spaces, markings, and signs; and paved walkways such as to the community gardens area in Zone 1. Non-intrusive methods for 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 12/23 these types of ADA-compliant improvements have been explored for Four Mounds Park, and this research would inform the site planning at Four Mounds Farm. 7. Local Support (20 points) Explain the extent of public participation in the formulation of this proposed project. Describe the process and mechanisms used and the findings. Do not include actual public participation reports, board meeting minutes and petitions; rather reference their existence and conclusion in this section. The City’s 2017 comprehensive plan, Imagine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action, serves as a guide for the community’s physical, social, and economic development. Engaging the community in a conversation about the future of Dubuque was at the core of the Imagine Dubuque process. A year of community outreach produced over 12,500 ideas from more than 6,000 residents representing all sectors of Dubuque. This outreach took many forms, from casual conversations at pop-up events such as the Farmers’ Market to focus groups, workshops, surveys, and on-line submissions. The Plan’s resulting Call to Action includes several recommendations that support the FY 2022 REAP grant application. The City of Dubuque’s Parks and Recreation Commission held a public meeting on August 10, 2021 to consider this project and to receive public input. The Parks and Recreation Commission saw this land as a good addition to the park assets especially with the natural landscapes and the community gardens. They pointed to nearby neighborhoods that would benefit from having this type of resource so close to their neighborhood. They liked how the potential acquisition would meet so many of the City Council goals. They commented that the opportunity for a larger park that had so much connection to pollinators and wildlife would be of great benefit in our community and a great place for families to visit. The City Council scheduled a public meeting on August 16, 2021 to consider this project and to receive public input. The Dubuque County REAP Committee scheduled a public meeting on August 24, 2021 to consider updates to the Dubuque County REAP 5-year Plan and to receive public input on the plan and proposed REAP grant applications for projects in Dubuque County. Letters of support have been received from key stakeholders: Four Mounds Foundation, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Dubuque County Conservation Board, and US Fish & Wildlife Service. 8. Letters of Support Optional - Upload letters of support or other documentation of local support. 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 13/23 LOS & Agreements DBQ REAP Four Mounds Farm.pdf 9. Public Communications Plan (10 points) A description of the public communications plan shall be included in every project. If the grant is approved for funding, this plan must be implemented. The plan must include how the applicant will inform and advise users about the importance of the project and plans to promote the project to expected user groups upon completion of the project and into the future. Be creative! The purpose of the project’s Public Communications Plan is to ensure public knowledge of this project at Four Mounds farm, acknowledge REAP and the partnerships involved in its development, and encourage continued use of the amenities the new public parkland will offer. The City of Dubuque uses a variety of communication tools and recognition events to keep Dubuque residents and businesses informed on local plans and projects. The “City News” newsletter is published bi-monthly by the City’s Public Information Office and inserted into utility bills. Through this publication, photographs, updates, and information on City projects are distributed to more than 21,000 households. The project will be featured in the newsletter. Additionally, City Channel 8, the City’s public access television channel, broadcasts text and visual images to the City’s cable customers (with a penetration rate of more than 80 percent of households). Information about the project will be aired. The City’s website, www.cityofdubuque.org, is a fast, efficient way to highlight new projects and update ongoing plans. Free public access to the Internet is available at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library, ensuring that all citizens have access to the website. Color images of the project site as well as the REAP logo sign will be placed on the website. The City also has a Facebook page offering a social media link with information on the City website. Media releases about the project, recognition events and REAP funding will be used. Frequent media releases throughout the year keep local and regional media informed about large projects and translate into media coverage. Media releases will be used for the project at key points, such as recognition events. The media releases are posted on the City website as well. Community engagement is occurring across a broad spectrum in the City of Dubuque. The Sustainable Dubuque framework has become the lens through which city operations are developed and analyzed. The project will be publicized through Sustainable Dubuque via media releases and announcements distributed through the Sustainable Dubuque email list and posted on its Facebook page. 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 14/23 * indicates a required field The project will be featured during the annual Dubuque Pollinator Week Events in June. Pollinator Week is an international celebration, promoting the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats, and beetles. It's a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. City Expo is an opportunity for residents to visit with city staff and learn about programs, services, and community resources. Information and equipment from City departments and partner organizations will be on display. The City and Four Mounds Foundation will share information about the project at this event. The City of Dubuque often recognizes its major projects with a ground-breaking or a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Dubuque Mayor and City Council. Invited to these events are the public, partnership agencies and the media. In addition to showcasing a new public project, a project program is distributed to participants providing background information. A recognition event will be scheduled for the project. IDNR officials will be invited to and recognized at this event for their REAP funding partnership. The City of Dubuque also recognizes IDNR support by displaying the REAP signs at the project sites. The City will install a REAP sign at a prominent, visible location at Four Mounds Farm upon completion of the project. 10. Communication and Outreach Uploads Optional - Upload samples or documentation of the public communications plan. Communication Outreach DBQ REAP Four Mounds Farm.pdf REAP Grant Budget Form 1. Project Budget 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 15/23 Provide the budget for your project. Include types of construction, dimensions, lengths. This can be an upload of a budget sheet or completed in the table below. Items that must be included in the budget are: project components, component cost, REAP request, other funding and whether those other funds are secured. Up to 20% can be used for engineering and design. Appraisal costs are eligible. This itemized cost listing will be the basis for determining what items are eligible for REAP funding. Items not listed will not be eligible for funding under the grant agreement. Project Component Component Cost REAP Request Other Funding Secured? Appraisal 2200 0 2200 Yes Land Acquisition (phase 1)200000 200000 0 no 2. Budget, Funding and Timeline Narrative (optional) Provide information on budget, funding and timeline of the project. Limit 2000 characters. In accordance with IDNR guidelines for land acquisition using REAP funds, the City obtained an appraisal of the Four Mounds Farm from a qualified appraiser. The estimated market value of the subject property is $546,000. Incidental costs are the appraisal cost of $2,200 and a future Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of the residence and associated outbuildings for potential hazardous substances (such as lead paint and asbestos) estimated at $3,000. This brings estimated total project costs to $551,200. Implementation of the phased land acquisition is intended to occur from 2021 to 2024 as the City seeks two IDNR grants totaling $375,000 for land acquisition. Any remaining dollars, after the grants, would come from the City’s FY 2021 budget. Total City funding is estimated at $176,200. This is 32% of the total estimated costs of $551,200. The planned sequence of IDNR grant applications and use of City funding is as follows. PHASE 1 In August 2021, apply to IDNR for a $200,000 REAP grant for Phase 1 land acquisition. The City share would be $2,200 for the appraisal. 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 16/23 * indicates a required field PHASE 2 In March 2022, apply to IDNR for a federal $175,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant, using the first REAP grant as the required 1:1 local match. City share would be an estimated $3,000 for the ESA and $171,000 for the remaining land acquisition cost, for a total City share of $174,000 in Phase 2. In August 2022, conduct Phase 1 ESA. Within six months of approval of the Phase 1 ESA, the City would need to complete land acquisition. Closing on Four Mounds Farm and transfer of INHF conservation easement should be completed by December, 2024. A purchase agreement with FMF would be negotiated for the phased land acquisition in anticipation of the City receiving the IDNR grants. The intent would be to add Four Mounds Farm to the Four Mounds Park footprint for use and programming by FMF in partnership with the City and to open the acquired land for public use. 3. Upload Budget Upload the budget for your project. Project Budget DBQ REAP Four Mounds Farm.pdf General Acquisition Schedule This form only needs to be completed if your project is an acquisition request. 1. Type of Purchase Negotiated Purchase 2. Upload an aerial photo of the property to be purchased. On the aerial photo please indicate the boundary and if there is adjacent public lands, please identify those areas in an alternating color. (Please join multiple pages into 1 pdf to upload if applicable.) 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 17/23 Maps DBQ REAP Four Mounds Farm.pdf 3. Date waiver of retroactivity granted by the Department Waiver of retroactivity. In case of extreme urgency involving land acquisition, a grant applicant may formally request a written “waiver of retroactivity” which, if granted by the director of the department of natural resources, will permit the applicant to acquire the real property immediately without jeopardizing its chances of receiving a grant. However, the granting of the waiver in no way implies or guarantees that any subsequent grant application covering the acquisition will be selected for funding by the planning committee. The request for the waiver must include justification regarding the urgency of the acquisition, a description of the land to be acquired, and a county map on which the land to be acquired is located. Acceptable justification would include situations in which land is to be sold at auction or by sealed bids or when the landowner requires immediate purchase. 4. Estimated date of acquisition 12/15/2024 5. Number of acres to be purchased 40.47 6. Land Acquisition Values Provide estimates of value for columns 2 and 3 Ave. Price Per Acre Land w/o incidentals Existing Improvement Total Cost 13491.48 546000 546000 546000 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 18/23 * indicates a required field 7. Additional Land Acquisition Costs Appraisal Costs Survey Costs Addl incidental Cost Grant Total Costs 2200 0 3000 5200 8. Overall Cost Including Incidental 551200 Minority Impact Statement Pursuant to 2008 Iowa Acts, HF 2393, Iowa Code Section 8.11, all grant applications submitted to the State of Iowa shall include a Minority Impact Statement. This is the state’s mechanism to require grant applicants to consider the potential impact of the grant project’s proposed programs or policies on minority groups. 1. I have reviewed the Iowa Code Section 8.11 defining “Minority Persons” 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 19/23 “Minority Persons”, as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, mean individuals who are women, persons with a disability, Blacks, Latinos, Asians or Pacific Islanders, American Indians, and Alaskan Native Americans. “Disability”, as defined in Iowa Code Section 15.102, subsection 5, paragraph “b”, subparagraph (1): b. As used in this subsection: (1) "Disability" means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual, a record of physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual, or being regarded as an individual with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual. "Disability" does not include any of the following: (a) Homosexuality or bisexuality. (b) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments or other sexual behavior disorders. (c) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania. (d) Psychoactive substance abuse disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs. “State Agency”, as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, means a department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency or authority of the State of Iowa. Yes 2. 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 are NOT EXPECTED to have a disproportionate or unique impact on minority persons. 2.1. Present the rationale for determining no impact. The land to be acquired will become part of the City of Dubuque’s public parks system and will be open to the public free of charge. Site accessibility improvements are planned as part of the project. The project is not expected to impact any segment of the general population to a greater or lesser extent, either positively or negatively, than any other segment of the population. 3. I hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge: YES 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 20/23 * indicates a required fieldREAP Signatures 1. Upon signing in the space provided below, the applicant agrees to conform with the requirements in the following two paragraphs pertaining to ADA/Section 504 accessibility guidelines and civil rights assurance. I, the undersigned, certify that the applying entity has reviewed Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1975, Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965, each Act as amended, and agrees to abide by all requirements from the Acts, associated regulations, guidance documents, and to any other related requirement imposed by federal or state law or the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, related to this project. Applicant-Recipient further agrees and gives full assurance that it will immediately take any and all measures necessary to effectuate the referenced laws and shall not, on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or retaliation, allow any person to be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subject to discrimination under or from any project or activity undertaken by the Applicant-Recipient for which the Applicant-Recipient receives REAP grant dollars or other assistance from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This assurance is binding on the Applicant-Recipient, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or persons whose signature appears below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicant-Recipient. Roy D. Buol, Mayor, City of Dubuque, Iowa 2. City or County Approval I, the undersigned, certify that the city council/county conservation board has reviewed this proposed project and approved its submittal for Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant consideration. Type name below. Roy D. Buol, Mayor, City of Dubuque, Iowa 3. City Council/County Conservation Board Resolution 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 21/23 * indicates a required field Optional - Upload the approved City Council Resolution or minutes approving of the submittal of this application. RESOLUTION N0. 290-21 DBQ REAP Four Mounds Farm.pdf 4. REAP County Committee Approval I, the undersigned, verify that the County Resource Enhancement Committee reviewed the proposed project for which this application is submitted. If the committee provided comments, a summary of those comments has been signed and dated by me and attached to this application. Type REAP County Chairperson's name below. Ann McDonough 5. REAP County Committee Chair Email Provide the email of the REAP County Committee Chairperson. Ann.Mcdonough@dubuquecounty.us 6. Upload REAP County Committee Information Optional - Upload any relevant information from the REAP County Committee. Minutes from meetings, etc. MINUTES OF REAP MEETING 082421.pdf Certification 1. By checking the box below, I certify that all the information provided in this application is true and correct. YES 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 22/23 8/26/2021 Iowa Department of Natural Resources - SlideRoom - Submission https://iowadnr.slideroom.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/Submission/confirmation/5292929 23/23 Carstens, Laura 12805292929 Printed August 26, 2021 02:10 CST/CDT ATTACHMENTS Letters of Support & Supporting Info (optional) Upload letters of support or additional information here. Transmittal Letter Appraisal Report Four Mounds Farm 4392 Peru Road.pdf Additional Supporting Information (optional) Combine documents if submitting multiple items. Photos DBQ REAP Four Mounds Farm.pdf Four Mounds Farm Project Location map Esri., Inc., Dubuque County, Iowa Political Townships City Limits County Boundary Tax Parcels 8/7/2021, 11:12:44 AM 0 0.4 0.80.2 mi 0 0.65 1.30.33 km 1:32,000 Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS © Dubuque County GIS Four Mounds Farm Parcel Map Esri., Inc., Dubuque County, Iowa Tax Parcels 8/7/2021, 11:26:02 AM 0 0.05 0.10.03 mi 0 0.08 0.160.04 km 1:4,000 Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS © Dubuque County GIS Parcel A Parcel B Four Mounds Farm Aerial Map Dubuque County, USDA, Iowa State University GIS Facility Political Townships City Limits County Boundary Tax Parcels 8/7/2021, 11:15:56 AM 0 0.4 0.80.2 mi 0 0.65 1.30.33 km 1:32,000 Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS © Dubuque County GIS Four Mounds Farm Zoning Map Esri., Inc., Dubuque County, Iowa, City of Dubuque Planning Services Political Townships City Limits County Boundary Tax Parcels Zoning Agricultural (AG) Agricultural with conditions Agricultural with a Rural Residential Overlay District Alternate Two-Family Residential (R-2A) 8/7/2021, 11:18:50 AM 0 0.4 0.80.2 mi 0 0.65 1.30.33 km 1:32,000 Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS © Dubuque County GIS Four Mounds Farm Area Topographic Map Esri., Inc., Dubuque County, Iowa Political Townships City Limits County Boundary Tax Parcels 8/7/2021, 11:17:21 AM 0 0.4 0.80.2 mi 0 0.65 1.30.33 km 1:32,000 Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS © Dubuque County GIS Four Mounds Farm: Site Topography Map Four Mounds Farm: USDA CSR2 Ratings Map The total acres reported in the chart above is slightly different from the acres reported in the Dubuque County assessor data. The difference is due to the difficulty of hand drawing the property to create the map on the USDA website. Four Mounds Farm Conservation Easement Map Four Mounds Farm Conservation Easement Aerial Map Four Mounds Farm Conservation Easement Area Map DUBUQUE COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD Brian Preston, Director 13606 Swiss Valley Roa d Board Members: Peosta, IA 52068 Cindy Gotto 563.556.6745 Stacy Conforti www.dubuquecountyiowa.gov Pat Rea Jay Wickham George Davis __________________________________________________________________________________________ August 11, 2021 Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager City of Dubuque 2200 Bunker Hill Rd. Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Mrs. Ware, The Dubuque County Conservation Board would like to express their support for the City of Dubuque’s REAP Grant Application for Phase 1 of the Four Mounds Farm Acquisition. Four Mounds Farm provides a unique experience for residents and visitors to eastern Iowa. The property is located along the Mississippi River and provides critical habitat for migratory songbirds. The property is in close proximity to a densely populated area and provides a unique opportunity for visitors to develop an appreciation of natura l resources close to their backyard. The Four Mounds Farm Acquisition project is another example of Dubuque’s commitment toward environmental sustainability. The Dubuque County Conservation Board sincerely hopes the REAP Grant Review Committee funds this exciting project. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or require additional information. Sincerely, Brian Preston, Director Dubuque County Conservation Board U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Iowa Private Lands Office Samson Hoffland Lab 700 College Drive Decorah, IA 52101 Mobile: 515-979-5768 August 18, 2021 REAP Selection Committee Dear REAP Committee Members, I am writing this letter in full support of the application made by City of Dubuque regarding the acquisition of land from Four Mounds Foundation for the addition of land into the City of Dubuque parks system. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through our Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program has worked closely with the Foundation for several years to start restoring savanna and prairie habitats with amazing results to date. The process involves clearing invasive brush and plants, thinning trees, and seeding prairie. On this particular parcel, we will be converting cool season low diversity grass into a high diversity mix of native flowers and grasses to support pollinators and grassland bird species. In particular, we are hopeful that this site will used by the endangered rusty-patched bumble bee, a species that was listed in 2017 on the endangered species list. The USFWS is also working closely with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation to complete additional work on lands they have easements on surrounding the Four Mounds Foundation. Additional work will include more savanna and prairie restoration and management. Creating larger blocks of habitat is a critical part of protecting and ensuring migratory birds and many pollinator species have enough suitable habitat to survive. Thank you for providing an opportunity for collaboration between Four Mounds Foundation and the City of Dubuque to continue to expand public access to high quality natural areas in Dubuque. The site has the potential to be visited by hundreds of people annually, including many school groups. Education and providing opportunities for the public to get out into natural areas is a key part of the work we do. This project is a great example of land management that provides habitat for wildlife, and also provides benefits to humans, such as clean air and water. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the project. Sincerely Yours, Gregg Pattison Private Lands Biologist Restoring Place. Restoring People. Four Mounds Foundation 4900 Peru Road Dubuque, IA 52001 563.557.7292 www.fourmounds.org August 19, 2021 REAP Selection Committee Dear REAP Committee Members: I am writing this letter in full support of the application made by the City of Dubuque regarding the acquisition of land owned by Four Mounds Foundation to be added to the City of Dubuque public park system. Four Mounds sees the acquisition as an opportunity to continue our partnership with the City. Over the last 30+ years, Four Mounds has worked diligently to conserve the land, and maintain the beauty of the historic site, which boasts a wide variety of unusual micro eco‐systems. The goal of Four Mounds and the City of Dubuque align – to provide public access to the citizens of Dubuque and immerse them in natural, open‐space, and scenic characteristics. This is accomplished through public trails and interpretive signage, while providing exposure to wildlife, natural habitat, and opportunities to healthy activities. We currently welcome over 28,000+ visitors to the original 60‐acre site, and this acquisition will provide the potential to reach more people. Through our HEART (Housing, Education, and Rehabilitation Training) Youth and Build Dubuque programs, we are changing the lives of youth and adults; we envision making a bigger impact and potential for enhancing our programming. We are excited to have the opportunity to share the additional 40‐acre Four Mounds Farm with more people, from visitors to students, Adventure Day Camp participants, community gardeners, and families. Four Mounds is an amazing resource committed to enhancing and protecting Iowa’s natural and cultural resources, while offering the chance to better share our story and allow more people to experience the land. We hope to see grant funding for this project. Sincerely, Jill Courtney John Gronen Executive Director President August 16, 2021 Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager City of Dubuque 2200 Bunker Hill Rd. Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Ms. Ware: The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) supports the City of Dubuque’s REAP Grant Application for Phase 1 of the Four Mounds Farm Acquisition. Land protection of the Upper Mississippi River in this area has long been a conservation priority of INHF and other organizations and agencies for many decades. The proposed ownership of the Four Mounds Farm by the City of Dubuque is a perfect fit and we believe it will greatly enhance the outreach opportunities at this site and diversify the community engagement activities, along with continued natural resource conservation. The Four Mounds Farm Acquisition project is a wonderful example of Dubuque’s commitment toward environmental sustainability. We hope your REAP proposal is successful! Sincerely, Lisa Hein Senior Director for Conservation Programs Insurance Exchange Building Suite 444 505 Fifth Ave. Phone: 515-288-1846 Fax: 515-288-0137 e-mail: FOUR MOUNDS FARM CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 81 81 82 82 83 83 84 84 85 85 86 86 87 87 88 88 89 89 90 90 FOUR MOUNDS FARM / USFWS PARTNERSHIP GRANT AGREEMENT FOUR MOUNDS FARM PRIVATE ROAD ACCESS AGREEMENT 94 94 95 95 96 96 97 97 98 98 99 99 100 100 101 101 Vol. 18 Issue 5 | september/october 2020 c I ty H all | 50 W est 13 t H s treet | D ubuque , I a 52001 | www.cityofdubuque.org IN THIS ISSUE Wernimont Named Planning Services Manager Everyone Counts - U.S. Census City Council Contact Information Finance Department New Hours A Message from the City Manager Sustainable Dubuque Grants Due Sept. 15 2020 Water Quality Reports Available Voting Information for Nov. 3 Election New Faces Calendar SW Arterial is Open! CDBG Spotlight: Dubuque Dream Center | 2 | | 3 | | 4 | Miracle League Complex Opens at Veteran’s Memorial Park Nearly 1,700 children and youth in the Dubuque Community School District have been diagnosed with some type of disability. More than 4,000 children and youth with disabilities live in the surrounding area. Most playgrounds and recreational facilities are not accessible for individuals with disabilities and they have very limited opportunities to participate in sports leagues. The Miracle League of Dubuque baseball field and all-inclusive playground, located at Veteran’s Memorial Park (2970 Miracle League Drive), offers these individuals the opportunity to experience the joy of being a part of a team as they fully participate in our national pastime and play along with their non-disabled peers on playground equipment that is 100 percent accessible to them. This public-private partnership between The Miracle League of Dubuque, formed by a group of passionate individuals in our community, intersects with numerous elements of the Dubuque City Council’s vision for Dubuque and, importantly, it helps fill an equity gap in our community and improve inclusion for children and families with special needs in the Dubuque region. The project was funded through grants and private donations. The City of Dubuque partnered with Miracle League of Dubuque on the project planning, the successful CAT grant application, as well as a lease agreement, and the future programming, operations, and maintenance of the facility. The City of Dubuque thanks the Miracle League of Dubuque Board for their dedication and fundraising that led to this amazing new park amenity that will be enjoyed for years to come! § Help slow the spread of COVID-19! Follow these preventative measures: Frequently wash your hands Wear a face covering in public spaces Stay at least 6 feet apart from other people Stay home when you're sick Community Support & Recovery Resources are available for individuals, families, and businesses impacted financially, physically, and emotionally by the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit www.cityofdubuque.org/ covid19support for details. For general assistance with food, bills, etc., please call 2-1- 1 from a landline or 800.244.7431 from a cell phone, or text your zip code to 898211. Businesses/employers should call the COVID-19 Business Helpline at 563.588.3350. § c I ty N e W s | 2 | s eptember /o ctober 2020 Finance Department - New Hours of Operation The City of Dubuque Finance Department has announced new hours of operation. Effective Aug. 3, 2020, finance staff, including utility billing staff, are available: Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. The change comes in an effort for staff to be more available to assist utility customers, especially those who need service before 8 a.m. These new hours do not impact other City departments or facility operations. For more information on utility billing payments or payment plan options, visit www.cityofdubuque.org/utilitybilling or contact Utility Billing Supervisor Rose Hoerner at 563.589.4144 or rhoerner@ cityofdubuque.org. § EVERYONE COUNTS TODOS CUENTAN AOLEP ARMEJ REJAIKUJ BONBON No matter what language you speak, the message is clear: Everyone counts in Dubuque! Skip the visit and respond to the 2020 Census online at www.my2020census.gov or over the phone at 844-330-2020. Soon, census takers will be going door-to-door following up with households who have yet to respond. Wernimont Named Planning Services Manager City Manager Mike Van Milligen has appointed Wally Wernimont as the City of Dubuque’s new planning services manager. Wernimont’s appointment follows a national search to replace Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens who retired after serving in the position since 1989. Wernimont has been a member of the City’s planning services department since 2001, serving as assistant planner from January 2001 to December 2019 and associate planner since January 2020. Wernimont also temporarily served as assistant director of housing and community development for the City from June-September of 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in community and regional planning from Iowa State University. As planning services manager, he leads the planning services department and programs, including long-range planning, special project planning, preparation and administration of land-use regulations, data base maintenance, and historic preservation activities. Wernimont directs the provision of staff services in the development services, city planning, and historic preservation activities of the department, including zoning enforcement and floodplain management. The planning services manager also provides and directs the provision of staff services to Dubuque’s Long-Range Planning Advisory Commission, Zoning Advisory Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Historic Preservation Commission. The department also provides and directs the provision of staff services to the internal Development Review Team, the Port of Dubuque Design Review Committee, and the Chaplain Schmitt Island Design Review Committee.§ DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL MAYOR Roy D. Buol 2640 Becker Court Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone: (563) 690-6502 rdbuol@cityofdubuque.org Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2021 FIRST WARD* Kevin J. Lynch749 Brookview Square Dubuque, IA 52003563.590.6505 klynch@cityofdubuque.orgTerm Expires: Dec. 31, 2021 SECOND WARD Laura J. Roussell 3224 Bittersweet Lane Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone: (563) 690-6506 lroussell@cityofdubuque.org Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2023 THIRD WARD Danny C. Sprank 2473 Jackson Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone: (563) 690-6507 dsprank@cityofdubuque.org Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2021 FOURTH WARD Brad M. Cavanagh 565 Fenelon Place Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone: (563) 690-6508 bcavanagh@cityofdubuque.org Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2023 AT-LARGE Ric W. Jones 1270 Dunleith Court Dubuque, Iowa 52003 Phone: (563) 690-6503 rjones@cityofdubuque.org Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2021 AT-LARGE David T. Resnick 375 Alpine Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Phone: (563) 690-6504 dresnick@cityofdubuque.org Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2023 CONTACT INFORMATION www.cityofdubuque.org/citycouncil *Kevin Lynch was appointed by the City Council on July 27 to fill the vacancy created by Brett Shaw’s resignation. c I ty N e W s | 3 | s eptember /o ctober 2020 Sustainable Dubuque Grant Applications due Sept. 15 Put your idea into action with a Sustainable Dubuque Grant! Community project grants of up to $2,500 are available to organizations, businesses, and passionate residents. Projects must incorporate Sustainable Dubuque principles and include an element of community engagement and/or education. Grant applications are reviewed and awarded twice each year. Apply by Sept. 15. Learn more and apply on line at www. cityofdubuque.org/sustainability or call 563.690.6038. § A MESSAGE CITY MANAGER Michael C. Van Milligen from the As city manager, I was presented with a very interesting decision earlier this year when I was approached by Voices Productions, a local arts organization, and a wonderful artist in our community, Shelby Fry. They asked if they could put a “SOLIDARITY” mural on the Main Street façade of the Five Flags Civic Center. They presented to me their vision and goal for the project and, after great deliberation and consulting with others, I decided it was an appropriate mural for a city building and I approved their request. When people ask me what influenced me to make that decision, the best way I can explain it is a letter I received after the mural was completed. Here is that letter: “I moved to Dubuque when I was 16, and never felt the city was that inclusive. When I was a sophomore at Dubuque Senior a substitute teacher read my name for attendance then said “Oh, Iranian? Are you going to bomb the country?” because of my last name. I was stunned, I went to the vice principal and she handled the situation. But prior to that none of my classmates knew that my last name was Iranian (I am Caucasian and don’t look Iranian, but that shouldn’t matter). I joined the Navy to get away from that mentality. This mural is absolutely beautiful and makes me proud to have lived there. I will be moving back to help my family soon and this makes me much more comfortable and less apprehensive. I currently live in Dallas and have shown some of my friends this incredible mural and they love it and want to visit. You’re likely going to get emails from folks that don’t understand or are blinded by what they’ve been taught. I hope the mural stays for years to come because it is truly wonderful. As a veteran the semicolon was the part that really touched my heart, 22 veterans are lost per day to suicide, the semicolon is something many of us that battle suicide have tattooed on us. The semicolon reminds us that our story isn’t over. This mural speaks to everyone.” 2020 Water Quality Reports Available The City of Dubuque Water Department has published the annual water quality reports for the Dubuque water supply. The drinking water met all state and federal water quality requirements and had no drinking water violations in 2019. The complete report is available online at www.cityofdubuque. org/2020waterquality and printed copies are available by request. For more information, call 563.589.4291 or visit www.cityofdubuque.org/water. I will add that I believe the “SOLIDARITY” mural is a great example of residents recognizing a problem in the community, inviting others to work with them and form partnerships, and taking action to address the problem. More than 75 community volunteers participated in painting the mural which, in itself, is a real testament to its message. All materials and supplies were donated. I hope all who see this mural will view it as a visual embodiment of unity and a message of our community’s inclusivity. I believe it will serve as an ongoing catalyst for conversation and positive change to make Dubuque an equitable community of choice for all. § Photo courtesy Five Flags Center New Faces The City of Dubuque welcomes these new employees: Dane Bakken-Drinkall - Police Aidan Carr - Police Ryan Cleary - Water & Resource Recovery Center Jenna Hirtz - Finance/Budget Steven Miller - Public Works Bryan Moose - Airport LaMetra Murdock - Housing & Community Development Bailey Paulsen - Police Madeline Roling - Finance/Budget Cody Schwochert - Police Anthony Sheehan - Public Works The City of Dubuque welcomes these new board or commission members: Civil Service Commission Carla Heathcote Zoning Board of Adjustment Matthew Mauss c I ty N e W s | 4 | s eptember /o ctober 2020 Contact Information The City of Dubuque welcomes comments and suggestions about your city government or news appearing in this newsletter. Please contact: City Manager’s Office 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864 (563) 589-4110 ctymgr@cityofdubuque.org Editorial Information City News is published by the Public Information Office and is inserted in the City of Dubuque utility bills six times per year. For the most up-to-date City news and events, visit www.cityofdubuque.org. September 7 City offices closed for Labor Day (Trash/recycling collection on Sat. Sept. 5) 8 City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., virtual meeting* 21 City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., virtual meeting* October 5 City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., virtual meeting* 19 City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., virtual meeting* facebook.com/CityofDubuque twitter.com/CityofDubuque CALENDAR * At time of publication, all public meetings are being held virtually to abide by social distancing guidelines. For details on participating in these virtual meetings, visit cityofdubuque. org/agendas or call 563.589.4120. City Council meetings are City Council meeting are aired live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom channels 8 and 117.2) and streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque. This calendar does not include all events and is subject to change. Sign up for Dubuque’s “Notify Me” e-mail/text alert system at www.cityofdubuque.org/notifyme to receive agendas, news releases, event notifications, and other timely news. The City of Dubuque supports a variety of organizations through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG.) The Dubuque Dream Center, located at 1600 White Street, is a recipient of this funding. Dream Center Mission: We strive to inspire vision and purpose through impacting youth, strengthening families, and building community. Our program is structured to strategically impact students through our academic center, Spark activities, healthy meals, character development curriculum and family engagement. We are supporting the present workforce by providing working families with a safe and high quality childcare option, and more! The Dream Center’s long term vision includes holistic initiatives to benefit the entire community. Our essential youth impact structure includes academic initiatives, character development, and college and career preparation. The Dream Center is currently looking for community members, that are passionate about seeing our youth reach their highest potential despite life’s challenges, to become a Dream Maker. It cost’s $3,000 per year to sponsor a student. Please consider helping impact a child’s future! For more information, please contact Racquel McClellan, Donor Relations Coordinator, at rmcclellan@dbqdream.org, or visit our website www.dubuquedreamcenter.com, or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/dubuquedreamcenter. § CDBG Spotlight: Dubuque Dream Center HAVE YOU HEARD? The Southwest Arterial IS OPEN! Voting Information for Nov. 3 General Election Dubuque County voting sites will be open from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early in-person voting begins Oct. 5 at the Election Annex, 75 Locust St. Requests for absentee ballots are currently being accepted. For information on voting, voter registration, deadlines, and to request an absentee ballot, visit www. dubuquecounty.org/Elections or call 563-589-4457. Pollinator Week: June 21 - 27, 2021 Due to the inclement weather, the 6th Annual Summer Sustainability Fair, Pollinator Chalk-A-Palooza, and the showing of the Bee Movie scheduled for Friday, June 25 are being postponed. New dates for these events and activities will be announced soon! What is Pollinator Week? Pollinator Week was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. Fourteen years ago the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval and designation of a week in June as “National Pollinator Week” marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations. Pollinator Week has now grown into an international celebration, promoting the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats, and beetles. It's a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Pollinator Week Fast Facts Select Language ▼ About 75% of all flowering plant species need the help of animals to move their heavy pollen grains from plant to plant for fertilization. Most pollinators (about 200,000 species) are beneficial insects such as flies, beetles, wasps, ants, butterflies, moths, and bees. About 1,000 of all pollinators are vertebrates such as birds, bats, and small mammals. Worldwide, approximately 1,000 plants grown for food, beverages, fibers, spices, and medicines need to be pollinated by animals in order to produce the resources on which we depend. 1 out of every 3 bites of food you eat is there because of pollinators. Foods produced with the help of pollinators include apples, strawberries, blueberries, chocolate, melons, peaches, figs, tomatoes, pumpkins, and almonds. In the United States, pollination by honey bees and other insects produces nearly $20 billion worth of products annually! In addition to the food that we eat, pollinators support healthy ecosystems that clean the air, stabilize soils, protect from severe weather, and support other wildlife. Learn more fast facts about pollinators! Dubuque Pollinator Week Events Select Language ▼ The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you can celebrate and get involved any way you like! Join us for these local Pollinator Week events and/or check out the Pollinator Power Party, the world's largest virtual party celebrating pollinators! Picture Perfect Pollinator Photo Contest Monday, June 21 - Sunday, June 27, 2021 To enter, like Sustainable Dubuque on Instagram or Facebook then post an original photo of a pollinator up-close, pollinator-flower interaction, or pollinator landscapes using the hashtags #pictureperfectpollinator and #dbq. Winners will receive a prize package from the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. Dubuque Pollinator BioBlitz Monday, June 21 - Sunday, June 27, 2021 The Pollinator BioBlitz is a community effort to record as many pollinators as possible during Pollinator Week! How it works: If you can find a pollinator and take a picture of it, you can participate as a BioBlitz observer! Download the iNaturalist app on your mobile device (Google Play, App Store), head outside, and snap as many photos of pollinators as possible including bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds, bats, wasps, flies, and more! Then, upload your photos to the iNaturalist app and share your observations. Go solo or BioBlitz with friends and family. Either way, you’ll love being a citizen scientist! Join the project on iNaturalist! Carnegie-Stout Public Library StoryWalk at the Bee Branch Starting the week of June 21. Select Language ▼ The Carnegie-Stout Public Library is opening a permanent StoryWalk at the Bee Branch Creek Greenway and it will be ready just in time for Pollinator Week! The first book being featured is The Hidden Rainbow by Christie Matheson, an interactive story about the colors of a garden, bees, our natural world, and our place within it. The StoryWalk will start at the flagpoles by the bus stop on E. 22nd St. then continue across the E. 22nd St. bridge. It follows the trail up to E. 24th St. and circles back ending at the play area with slides. Parking is available at the corner of E. 22nd St. and Prince St. Pollinator Chalk-A-Palooza Friday, June 25, 5 - 7 p.m. Postponed - New Date To Be Announced All ages are invited to chalk the sidewalk at the Bee Branch Creek Greenway in celebration of Pollinator Week! We want to cover the sidewalk with bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, hummingbirds, bats, flowering plants, food crops, and all things pollinator-related! A limited supply of chalk will be provided. People are welcome to bring their own chalk and tools. Everyone who participates will get their own sidewalk square and be entered into a drawing to win punch cards to the City of Dubuque pools! No registration is required. This event is being held in conjunction with the 6th Annual Summer Sustainability Fair. 6th Annual Summer Sustainability Fair Friday, June 25, 5 - 7 p.m. Postponed - New Date To Be Announced at the Bee Branch Creek Greenway Join Green Iowa AmeriCorps for its 6th annual Summer Sustainability Fair! Dubuque organizations will be showcasing their sustainability efforts including the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Mines of Spain, ISU Extension and Outreach, Green Dubuque, Dubuque County Energy District, and the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA). A family-friendly event, activities include interactive booths with activities and crafts, musical entertainment, raffle giveaways, the Pollinator Select Language ▼ Chalk-A-Palooza, electric vehicle viewing, and more! Then, at 9 p.m. the City of Dubuque Leisure Services will show The Bee Movie on its outdoor movie screen! Movie in the Park: The Bee Movie at the Bee Branch Friday, June 25, 8:45 p.m. Postponed - New Date To Be Announced at the Bee Branch Creek Greenway In celebration of Pollinator Week, the City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department is showing the animated family film Bee Movie on their outdoor movie screen at the Bee Branch Creek Greenway. The film will be shown in the open green space along Prince St. between E. 22nd St. and E. 24th St. Trash Pick-Up for Pollinators Saturday, June 26, 9 - 11 a.m. at the Lower Bee Branch Help keep our local pollinator habitat clean! The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) is hosting a Trash Pick-Up for Pollinators at the Lower Bee Branch. If possible, sign up in advance at www.cityofdubuque.org/pickup4pollinators. Volunteers should meet at the E. 16th St. Overlook. Can’t attend the event on Saturday? Do your part by picking up trash in your neighborhood or local park during Pollinator Week! Other Pollinator Week Initiatives During Pollinator Week, students from the St. Mark's Youth Enrichment Hereos Summer Academy and the Multicultural Family Center Summer Teen Empowerment Program will participate in hands-on educational classes. Please note, these programs are NOT open to the public. Select Language ▼ St. Mark's Youth Enrichment Bee Program Wednesday, June 23, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Kids are fascinated by insects! In this 90-minute interactive program 5th graders from St. Mark's Youth Enrichment will learn about the biology of bees, what a beekeeper does, the life cycle of a bee, the vital role of bees in our environment, and how to help bees in their own backyard and community! Hands-on activities will include: honey tasting looking at beehive equipment dressing like a beekeeper rolling a beeswax candle looking at bee parts through a microscope viewing live honeybees in an observation hive This program is being provided by the Dubuque Swiss Valley Beekeeping Club. MFC STEP Pollinator Program Wednesday, June 23, 9:45 - 12:30 p.m. and 2:15 - 5 p.m. Lower Bee Branch and Alliant Solar Array Students from the Multicultural Family Center (MFC) Summer Teen Empowerment Program (STEP) will participate in an interactive program about pollinators lead by the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium (NMRM). The students will identify and count milkweed stems and monarch caterpillars, discuss the connectivity of native plants, and install two native bee homes at the Lower Bee Branch Creek which the NMRM was recently awarded through The Bee Conservancy's Sponsor-A-Hive program. Select Language ▼ As part of the same program, the students will learn about the Port of Dubuque Solar Array and how power companies can help pollinators. They will hear from Alliant Operations Manager Dean Beneke and Senior Environmental Specialist Wendy Greene. Beneke manages an Alliant generation power plant and energy delivery in NE Iowa. Greene oversees habitat installations, is involved in various Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Programs including Power in Pollinators and oversees the environmental aspects of our energy delivery construction projects. Dubuque Pollinator Week Partners Select Language ▼ Government Websites by CivicPlus® Select Language ▼ 8/7/2021 NEWS RELEASE: City Awarded Grant for Eagle Point Park Restoration https://www.cityofdubuque.org/CivicSend/ViewMessage/message/46522 1/2 City Awarded Grant for Eagle Point Park Restoration Oct. 18, 2017 -- For Immediate Release CITY OF DUBUQUE CONTACTS: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager 563.589.4210, lcarsten@cityofdubuque.org Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager 563.589.4264, mware@cityofdubuque.org DUBUQUE, Iowa -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has awarded the City of Dubuque a grant of $200,000 from Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP). The grant money will be used for Phase 2 Implementation of the Environmental Restoration Management Plan at Eagle Point Park, a 164-acre community park that opened in 1909 on Dubuque’s northeast side. Eagle Point Park is owned by the City of Dubuque and managed by the Leisure Services Department’s Park Division. The park overlooks the Mississippi River, providing a spectacular view of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. This project is part of an ongoing environmental restoration effort for Eagle Point Park that contributes to Dubuque’s mission of creating a sustainable future. It involves implementation of the Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Management Plan that was completed under a REAP grant awarded in 2015. Adopted by the City Council in 2017, the Management Plan addresses the park’s recreational and natural spaces that suffer the effects of severe erosion, invasive vegetation, and degraded natural habitats on the rolling, rugged terrain. Some implementation of that plan will commence using funds from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund as well as funds from the previous 8/7/2021 NEWS RELEASE: City Awarded Grant for Eagle Point Park Restoration https://www.cityofdubuque.org/CivicSend/ViewMessage/message/46522 2/2 REAP grant. All of this environmental work must be done within the context of the park’s rich cultural history. Implementation will improve sustainability by restoring and enhancing native plant communities and soil quality to provide new nature-based recreation opportunities for visitors, create habitat for wildlife, and foster sustainability. Phase 2 will enhance 33 acres of existing forest/woodland areas, representing 20 percent of the 164-acre regional park. REAP invests in projects that enhance and protect the Iowa’s natural and cultural resources. Fifteen percent of REAP is set aside for grants to cities for projects that help establish natural areas, encourage outdoor recreation and resource management. In its 28 years, REAP has benefited every county in Iowa by supporting over 15,000 projects. REAP has funded these projects with $300 million in state investments, leveraging two to three times the amount in private, local, and federal dollars. Collectively, these projects have improved the quality of life for all Iowans with better soil and water quality; added outdoor recreation opportunities; sustained economic development; enhanced knowledge and understanding of our ecological and environmental assets, and preservation of our cultural and historic treasures. REAP has benefited the City of Dubuque greatly since 1997, with over $2.7 million from 14 REAP grants invested in building off-road trails throughout the community and expanding the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area at the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. A complete list of these 14 City REAP Grant Awards for park and recreation projects is available at http://cityofdubuque.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/6781. # # # Copyright © 2017 City of Dubuque. All Rights Reserved. 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 Powered by 8/7/2021 Public Input Sought for Eagle Point Park Restoration https://www.cityofdubuque.org/CivicSend/ViewMessage/message/75296 1/2 Public Input Sought for Eagle Point Park Restoration CONTACTS: Stephen Fehsal, Park Division Manager 563.589.4260, sfehsal@cityofdubuque.org Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager 563.589-4211, lcarsten@cityofdubuque.org Jan. 9, 2019 -- For Immediate Release DUBUQUE, Iowa – The City of Dubuque is seeking online public input for the environmental restoration planned to address severe erosion, invasive vegetation, and degraded natural habitats in 2019 at the historic, 164-acre Eagle Point Park. The environmental restoration work planned for Eagle Point Park involves implementation of the park’s Environmental Restoration Management Plan, adopted by the Dubuque City Council in 2017. The plan addresses the park’s recreational and natural spaces that suffer the effects of severe erosion, invasive vegetation, and degraded natural habitats on the rolling, rugged terrain. Implementation of that plan will commence using state and federal funds under the guidance of the City’s consulting team led by Emmons and Olivier Resources, Inc. All of this environmental work must be done within the context of the park’s rich cultural history. The environmental restoration work involves design, engineering, permitting, and construction of low-impact development and green infrastructure best management practices for managing storm water to improve water quality. The restoration work is currently in the concept design phase and may include a variety of practices such as rain gardens, infiltration basins, permeable pavement, soil quality restoration, conversion of turf to native vegetation, and ravine stabilization measures. In combination, these green 8/7/2021 Public Input Sought for Eagle Point Park Restoration https://www.cityofdubuque.org/CivicSend/ViewMessage/message/75296 2/2 infrastructure best management practices provide an effective strategy for reducing overall runoff and erosion and improving water quality downstream in the watersheds of Bee Branch Creek and the Mississippi River. They also will provide new nature-based recreation opportunities for park visitors, create habitat for wildlife, and foster sustainability. City staff and consultants continue to collect input from citizens about the planned work. To view the poster boards describing the issues at the park and the best management practices that are proposed to fix these issues, please visit www.cityofdubuque.org/eaglepointpark. Public input can be provided by clicking on the appropriate link on the webpage. Eagle Point Park is a community park that opened in 1909 on Dubuque’s northeast side. The park is owned by the City of Dubuque and managed by the City’s leisure services department’s park division. The park overlooks the Mississippi River, providing a spectacular view of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. # # # Please do not reply to this message. If you would like additional information on this issue, please contact the staff person identified at the top of the message or contact the City of Dubuque Public Information Office at rgehl@cityofdubuque.org or 563.589.4151. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Copyright © 2018 City of Dubuque. All Rights Reserved. 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 Powered by 8/7/2021 Public Input Sought for New Playground Equipment at Flora Park https://www.cityofdubuque.org/CivicSend/ViewMessage/message/58390 1/2 Public Input Sought for New Playground Equipment at Flora Park CONTACT: Steve Fehsal Park Division Manager 563.589.4263 sfehsal@cityofdubuque.org www.cityofdubuque.org/parks April 30, 2018 -- For Immediate Release DUBUQUE, Iowa -- The City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department is excited to announce the replacement of playground equipment at Flora Park and is inviting residents and stakeholders to provide input on the project. The new equipment will be located next to the large equipment off Wilbricht Lane. Three play equipment options are under consideration for the park and the location and displays of each are online. Those interested are encouraged to visit the Flora Park webpage at www.cityofdubuque.org/floraplayground. The webpage includes renderings/examples of play equipment options. Leisure Services staff encourage families to review all three play equipment options with children and place their votes as well. One vote allowed per person. Those interested in the project are encouraged to share the link with others who would like to vote. The deadline for online voting is noon on Wednesday, May 9. For more information, contact the City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department at 563.589.4263. # # # 8/7/2021 Public Input Sought for New Playground Equipment at Flora Park https://www.cityofdubuque.org/CivicSend/ViewMessage/message/58390 2/2 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Copyright © 2018 City of Dubuque. All Rights Reserved. 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 Powered by PROJECT BUDGET: Phased Acquisition of Four Mounds Farm Project Phase Project Component Component Cost REAP Request Other Funding Funding Secured? Funding Source Phase 1 Appraisal $2,200 0 $2,200 Yes City of Dubuque FY21 Budget Phase 1 Land Acquisition $200,000 $200,000 0 No IDNR FY22 REAP Phase 1 Subtotals $202,200 $200,000 $2,200 Phase 2 Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment $3,000 0 $3,000 Yes City of Dubuque FY21 Budget Phase 2 Land Acquisition $171,000 0 $171,000 Yes City of Dubuque FY21 Budget Phase 2 Land Acquisition $175,000 0 $175,000 No IDNR FY23 LWCF Phase 2 Subtotals $349,000 0 $349,000 Grand Totals $551,200 $200,000 $351,200 BUDGET SUMMARY: Acquisition of Four Mounds Farm Project Phase Land Acquisition Incidental Costs Subtotals City Share (32%) IDNR Grants (68%) IDNR Funding Source Phase 1 $200,000 $2,200 $202,200 $2,200 $200,000 FY 2022 REAP Phase 2 $346,000 $3,000 $349,000 $174,000 $175,000 FY 2023 LWCF Totals $546,000 $5,200 $551,200 $176,200 $375,000 Prepared by Marie Ware Leisure Services 2200 Bunker Hill Rd Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 589-4262 Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13t' St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100 RESOLUTION NO. 290-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR THE EXPANSION OF FOUR MOUNDS PARK: ACQUISITION OF FOUR MOUNDS FARM AND AUTHORIZING THE LEISURE SERVICES MANAGER AND THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION Whereas, the City of Dubuque has an established and strong relationship with Four Mounds Foundation; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque proposes the Expansion of Four Mounds Park through the acquisition of the Four Mounds Farm. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT: Section 1. That the Mayor hereby is authorized and directed to submit an application for the Expansion of Four Mounds Park: Acquisition of Four Mounds Farm on behalf of the City of Dubuque. Section 2. That the Leisure Services Manager and the City Manager are hereby authorized to approve the application that is submitted to Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to forward said application and resulting standard executed grant application to the respective agencies in a timely fashion and as required by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of August 2021. Danny C. Spr,7hk, Mayor Pro Tern Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE (Resource Enhancement and Protection) August 24, 2021 Members Present: Ann McDonough (Chairperson, Dubuque County Board of Supervisors), Jay Wickham (Dubuque County Board of Supervisors), Harley Pothoff (Dubuque County Board of Supervisors), Patrick Rea (Dubuque County Conservation Board), Lisa Schroeder (Dubuque County Conservation), Steve Neyens (Friends of the Mines of Spain), Tamara Prenosil (League of Women Voters), Charles Winterwood (White Pine Chapter of Sierra Club) Members Present on Zoom: Janet Berger (City of Epworth), Danny Sprank (City of Dubuque), Staff Present: Brian Preston (Dubuque County Conservation Board), Lisa Schroeder (Dubuque County Conservation Administrative Assistant), Wally Wernimont (Planning Services Manager for the City of Dubuque), Staff Present on Zoom: Marie Ware (Leisure Services Manager), Laura Carstens (ECIA The meeting was called to order at 3:04 P.M. by Chairperson, Ann McDonough in the Supervisors’ Chambers, 4th floor of the Dubuque County Courthouse and over zoom link https://zoom.us/j/96205638871?pwd=SUljdkVoSkV3MjhBdExQTTVxaFNyZz09 Meeting ID: 962 0563 8871, Passcode: 371406 Motion to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2020 Dubuque County REAP Committee was made by Winterwood and seconded by McDonough. Motion carried unanimously. Preston provided information on what percentages the REAP funds have been used for in the past. Iowa Legislature extended the REAP sunset to 2023. REAP has been in existence since 1989. Applications will be submitted thru e-mail by August 30, 2021 by 5:00 P.M. Preston encouraged everyone to attend the REAP Assembly meeting later this year at the Hurstville Interpretive Center in Jackson County. REAP is the only funding at the state level for outdoor enhancement and protection. So it’s very import to show support and push to have the sunset lifted. Preston shared the Dubuque County Fiscal Year 2022 update to the REAP Plan. He also encouraged more people to get involved and possibly reaching out to the Mayors. McDonough said the Mayors meet quarterly and suggested that would be a good time to present information on REAP. Motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 REAP plan was made by Wickham and seconded by Sprank. Motion carried unanimously. Berger presented the REAP application for the City of Epworth. This is a resubmission to Epworth city park, Tower Park. Improvements to the park include expanding a concrete patio, adding lights, terracing a hillside for amphitheater seating and a native plant bed to attract pollinators and park users. These improvements would open the area to more functional ability making the use better for all. The permeable pavers will provide storm water detention and allow handicap accessibility. Cost for the improvements estimated around $86,046.00 so the REAP grant amount requested is $75,000.00. Motion was made by Winterwood and seconded by Carstens to approve the City of Epworth’s REAP application. Motion carried unanimously. Ware presented the REAP application for the City of Dubuque. Expansion of Four Mounds Park: Acquisition of Four Mounds Farm (Phase 1). 40.47 acres of property located at 4392 Peru Rd., to add to the inventory of the City of Dubuque’s public park system. Four Mounds Farm is primarily a mix of grassland (reconstructed prairie), wooded draws, and gardens. It includes community gardens and a residence with associated outbuildings. Four Mounds Farm will enhance outdoor recreation through continuation of community gardens and land management practices, as well as improved site accessibility. Cost for the land acquisition is estimated at $551,200.00 so the REAP grant amount requested is $200,000.00. Motion was made by Neyens and seconded by Pothoff to approve the City of Dubuque’s REAP application. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Wickham and seconded by Pothoff to adjourn the meeting at 3:24 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted by, Lisa Schroeder Administrative Assistant Dubuque County Conservation Board 2 July 9, 2021 Marie Ware Iowa Department of Natural Resources Leisure Services Manager ℅ Steven Salsberry, Review Appraiser 2200 Bunker Hill Road 502 E 9th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Des Moines, Iowa 50301 Mware@cityofdubuque.org steve.salsberry@dnr.iowa.gov 563.589.4264 563.564.7566 (cell) 515.442.1023 Re: The appraisal of Market Value of the Four Mounds Foundation property, 4392 Peru Road, Dubuque, IA. File 21-710 Dear Ms. Ware and Mr. Salsberry: At your request, an appraisal of the Market Value of the above referenced property has been completed, and its report follows. This is an Appraisal Report in conformance with the 2020-2022 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and the requirements of the State of Iowa. This report explains and supports my opinion of the value of the property being appraised. It was prepared after inspecting the property and its neighborhood, and an analysis of sales data, as well as other pertinent factors. As a result of the investigation, and based upon the analysis of the followi ng data, it is my opinion that the Market Value of the Fee Simple Interest in the property as of June 23, 2021, is as follows: MARKET VALUE ESTIMATE ESTIMATED PROPERTY VALUE $546,000 FIVE HUNDRED FORTY SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS Respectfully submitted, Kane Appraisal Services Thomas F. Howe Certified General Real Property Appraiser, Iowa #CG01320 SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS The Community Gardens at full planting The Flores family at their community garden plot SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS Y.E.S. Students at the Community gardens Clarence at his community garden plot 4 SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS The residence looking southeasterly The residence, detached garage, and detached shed looking northeasterly 5 SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS Detached garage, detached shed, and residence Former chicken house 17 SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS Access trail east of the residence Looking toward the south 18 SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS Looking west across the subject property Looking north toward the easement area 19 SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS Looking west along the driveway Looking east along the driveway with a bait shop property to the left 20 SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS Looking south along Peru Road Looking north along Peru Road