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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: City of Dubuque TIGER II Grant Application
DATE: September 1, 2010
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Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann recommends City Council approval of a TIGER
II Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Transportation in the amount of $15
million to fund the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center. The $15 million TIGER
grant request would supplement matching funds of $5.7 million for a total project cost of
$20.7 million. The City's portion of this match is $1,380,000 in land for the site the City
now owns and $2,950,000 in funds in the City Fiscal Year 2011 and Fiscal Year 2012
CIP.
The DITC is proposed to be located within the Port of Dubuque and would have strong
connections to the Historic Millwork District, downtown, and Washington Neighborhood.
It would provide a central location for all modes of transportation— including passenger
rail, regional and intracity bus, trolley, single- occupancy vehicle, taxi, bike, pedestrian
and boat —to connect, creating a more efficient transportation system. The Dubuque
Intermodal Transportation Center would provide opportunities for Dubuque and regional
residents to decrease their carbon footprint by using modes of transportation other than
their personal vehicle.
The City and its partners will integrate the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
into the Smarter Sustainable Dubuque project. IBM will work with the City to design and
create a research prototype for the smarter intermodal hub in Dubuque that will make it
physically and logically more convenient to emerge as the hub of sustainable transit and
parking activities in Dubuque for residents and visitors.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
cc: Kelley Deutmeyer, Executive Director, East Central Intergovernmental
Association
Eric Dregne, Vice President of Programs, Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque
Justin Thiltgen, Dubuque2 Program Coordinator
Molly Grover, President & CEO, Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Nancy Van Milligen, President & CEO, Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque
Rick Dickinson, Executive Director & COO, Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation
Dan LoBianco, Executive Director, Dubuque Main Street
Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Cori Burbach, Sustainability Coordinator
David Lyons, Smarter City Project Manager
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: City of Dubuque TIGER II Grant Application
DATE: August 31, 2010
Dubuque
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INTRODUCTION
This purpose of this memorandum is to bring to your attention that the City of Dubuque
has submitted a grant application to the US Department of Transportation TIGER II
program in the amount of $15 million to fund the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation
Center (DITC).
BACKGROUND
In 2009, the City received a $5.6 million TIGER I grant to construct complete streets in
the Historic Millwork District. The TIGER grant program was created to fund innovative,
sustainable transportation solutions that reduce emissions.
Reestablishing passenger rail service from Dubuque to Chicago was identified as one of
the 10 priorities of the community during the Envision 2010 process. With assistance
from the State of Illinois, a feasibility study conducted by Amtrak was completed with the
study focusing on the city of Dubuque as the final destination from Chicago. Amtrak
has expressed interest in Dubuque as a final destination point because of the riverfront
developments in the City. Dubuque would provide Amtrak a port of entry to Eastern and
central Iowa.
The State of Iowa has provided funding to design the intermodal platform. The State of
Illinois has included this facility as part of their comprehensive corridor project that
includes passenger rail platforms at Rockford, Joliet and Moline, Illinois.
DISCUSSION
The DITC is proposed to be located within the Port of Dubuque and would have strong
connections to the Historic Millwork District, downtown, and Washington Neighborhood.
It would provide a central location for all modes of transportation— including passenger
rail, regional and intracity bus, trolley, single- occupancy vehicle, taxi, bike, pedestrian
and boat —to connect, creating a more efficient transportation system. The DITC would
provide opportunities for Dubuque and regional residents to decrease their carbon
footprint by using modes of transportation other than their personal vehicle.
The City and its partners will integrate the DITC into the Smarter Sustainable Dubuque
project. IBM will work with the City to design and create a research prototype for the
smarter intermodal hub in Dubuque that will make it physically and logically more
convenient to emerge as the hub of sustainable transit and parking activities in
Dubuque for residents and visitors. This will be accomplished in three phases:
1. Intermodal Hub People Movement Measurement — In the first phase, IBM will
work with Dubuque and its transit and transportation partners and agencies to
understand how the residents and visitors to Dubuque may use the intermodal
hub, in conjunction with other sustainable initiatives underway in Dubuque
including complete streets, and workforce housing in the millwork district. IBM
will develop a prototype to generate a dynamic model of people movement to
and from the hub as well as within the vicinity of the hub.
2. Intermodal Hub People Movement Analysis — IBM will then analyze the
intermodal hub using this model to generate operational intelligence to improve
the hub operations making it more a convenient focal point of sustainable transit
for intracity and inter -city travel and sustainable parking for travelers and
workforce residing in the millwork district.
3. Recommendation System for transit and parking management based on analysis
of intermodal hub people movement — In the third phase this operational
intelligence will be used to generate recommendations for operational
optimization of the various transit and parking systems that are part of the
intermodal hub so that all the systems that are part of the hub can be made
more responsive to the needs of the users of the intermodal hub by driving
greater traffic to the hub, optimizing hub operations to minimize wait and
connection times, and optimizing the parking operation to allow downtown
employees and those living downtown to share parking spaces.
The $15 million TIGER grant request would supplement matching funds of $5.7 million
for a total project cost of $20.7 million.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully requests Council approval of the attached TIGER grant application for
the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Facility.
cc: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Jennifer Larson, Budget Director
Dave Heiar, Economic Development Director
Steve Brown, Project Manager
Cori Burbach, Sustainability Coordinator
Kelley Deutmeyer, Executive Director, ECIA
SUSTAINABLE
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Transportation, Housing and Urban
Development, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act for 2010
TIGER II Discretionary Grants
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City of Dubuque, Iowa
Intermodal Transportation Center
Contact:
Teri Goodmann
Assistant City Manager
City of Dubuque
Email: Tgoodman @cityofdubuque.org
Ph: (563) 589 -4110
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Table of Contents
1 TIGER APPLICATION OVERVIEW 1
2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1
3 PROJECT PARTIES 10
4 GRANT FUNDS 11
5 PRIMARY SELECTION CRITERIA 12
5.1 Long Term Outcomes 12
5.2 Evaluation of Expected Project Costs and Benefits 17
5.3 Evaluation of Project Performance 18
5.4 Job Creation and Economic Stimulus 18
5.5 Quick Start Activities 18
6 SECONDARY SELECTION CRITERIA 21
6.1 Innovation 21
6.2 Partnership 23
7 PROGRAM SPECIFIC CRITERIA 23
8 FEDERAL WAGE RATE REQUIREMENT 23
9 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (NEPA) REQUIREMENT 23
10 ENVIRONMENTALLY RELATED FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ACTIONS 23
11 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 23
12 INDEX OF WEBSITES AND OTHER SUPPORTING INFORMATION 24
1. TIGER Application Overview
I. Project Type
The Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
(DITC) will serve as a hub for numerous modes of
transportation including Amtrak passenger rail,
intercity bus, local and regional transit, automo-
biles, community and hotel shuttles, taxis, trolleys,
as well as bicycles and pedestrians.
I1. Project Location
The Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Cen-
ter is proposed to be located within the Port
of Dubuque in the City of Dubuque, County of
Dubuque, Iowa. The facility will be physically lo-
cated in the 1st Congressional District. The Trans-
portation Center will provide primary transporta-
tion for the entire district and for the Tri -State area
(Iowa, Illinois &Wisconsin).
DITC Will Answer Today's
Transportation Challenges
• The project will connect all modes of transpor-
tation to one central hub
• The project will create new jobs and boost the
local economy
• The project will comply with the City of
Dubuque's sustainability plans through en-
viornmental integrity and social vibrancy
• The project will increase connectivity by
enhancing mutlimodal access throughout the
region
• The project will give people more options for
alternative transportation than ever before
III. Population Characteristics
The Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center will be located in the Dubuque, IA Metropolitan Statisti-
cal Area, for which the United States Census Bureau estimates a 2008 population of 92,139. Due to the
unique location of Dubuque, the facilities will also be able to serve the Tri -State area of Iowa, Illinois, and
Wisconsin. 2.9 million people live within 100 miles of Dubuque.
IV. TIGER Funds Requested
The City of Dubuque respectfully requests $15 million through the TIGER Discretionary Grant Program to
complete the project's financial package totaling $20.7 million. Completion of the project is anticipated
by the end of 2013
2. Project Description
Nestled in the limestone bluffs along the mighty Mississippi River, the charming, picturesque town of Dubuque is
filled with natural beauty, varied culture and rich history. Dubuque is situated at the intersection of Iowa, Illinois,
and Wisconsin. It stands as a metropolitan service area for seven surrounding counties and 2.9 million people
live within 100 miles of Dubuque. Having accessible transportation that will assist and increase the mobility of
goods and people throughout the area is crucial to the economic prosperity of the region. Presently, the city
does not have a centralized transportation hub and Tacks many interconnectivity capabilities between air, rail,
bus, automobiles and pedestrian facilities. Other transportation - related problems include the lack of adequate
bus and pedestrian facilities, and the nonexistence of a passenger rail system. The Dubuque Intermodal
Transportation Center (DITC) will address these problems and effectively incorporate bus, rail, boat and vehicular
transportation while increasing demand for alternative transportation modes.
Project Location
Due to Dubuque's unique location at the point where three states meet, there is a tremendous amount of
transportation flow throughout town. U.S. Highways 20, 52, 61, 151, and Iowa Highway 3 all go through
Dubuque.The DITC would be located in the historic and newly revitalized Port of Dubuque. The Port of
Dubuque features the Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, two
newly constructed and renovated casinos, and numerous other features which make it the ideal location for
the DITC. Furthermore, the previously stated highways run right to the Port which would make automobile
accessibility incredibly convenient. Adjacent to the Port to the west is Dubuque's historic downtown, which
is home to a variety of businesses and attractions. Bus service from Keyline Transit provides service to the
downtown area from all over the city, as well as seasonal trolley service that runs on a loop between downtown
and the Port. Also adjacent to the Port is the Historic Millwork District, which is in the process of being revitalized
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into a mixed -use sustainable community. The DITC will provide an invaluable service to everyone that will work,
live and play in the Millwork District. Lastly, the DITC would be located next to the Mississippi Riverwalk, thus
enhancing pedestrian interconnectivity.The DITC will create an improved and strengthened transportation
network and connect all modes of traffic. Exhibit 2.1 illustrates the current transportation network.
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Current Passenger Rail Challenges
The biggest challenge that faces Dubuque is that there is no passenger rail. The lack of a passenger rail has
hampered Dubuque and its residents from easily traveling to such places as Chicago or Rockford. The Chicago -
Dubuque rail corridor has been approved and is supported by Amtrak and the States of Iowa and Illinois. The
States of Iowa and Illinois have committed to making track improvements and the annual subsidy. However,
the lack of a facility such as the DITC has slowed the process on the Iowa side. With so many people living in the
Dubuque area and Chicago being a prominent city in the Midwest, there is a lack of accessible and alternative
forms of travel. The States of Iowa and Illinois have committed to making track improvements and the annual
subsidy to restore Amtrak service, leaving the development of the facility to each community. While locally we
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have been able to secure a portion of the funding, the TIGER grant is an important piece to complete the project
and facility.
Exhibit 2.2 illustrates the planned Amtrak route from Chicago to Dubuque plus its stops in Rockford, Freeport,
Lena and Galena:
Exhibit 2.2: Planned Amtrak Route from Chicago to Dubuque
Current Local Transit Challenges
The City of Dubuque Keyline Transit system operates seven fixed routes within the City limits of Dubuque as well
as utilizing the mini -bus for paratransit services. Fixed route service provides transportation to Dubuque citizens
so that they may access various services, shopping, entertainment, community functions, and employment
opportunities within the City.The mini -bus promotes independence for seniors and persons with disabilities by
providing Origin to Destination transportation and passenger assistance when accessing the demand response
service. Keyline also provides daily paratransit demand response service to the City of East Dubuque, Illinois.
Fixed route hours of service are from 6:00 a.m. to 6:20 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. Saturday. Mini -bus hours of service mirror the fixed route schedules as required under the American
Disabilities Act. The Trolley buses operate seasonally on a looped - shuttle service between the Port of Dubuque
and key downtown locations. Keyline provided 312,975 rides last year both for the fixed route and paratransit
service to consumers in the region.
In addition to Keyline, the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides over an additional 90,000 rides per year
within the city limits of Dubuque for subscription services to residential care facilities, nursing homes, and
daycare providers. Burlington Trailways is an independent service provider serving the region providing intercity
bus service to citizens and businesses in the tri -state area.
Currently the connections between the transit systems and the connections with other modes of transportation
are cumbersome and fairly non - existent. The current downtown transfer point in Dubuque for the fixed
route system is located on Iowa Street with three unheated bus shelters that provide inadequate protection
from inclement weather. There is a lack of a safe buffer from heavy downtown traffic as well as a lack of
passenger amenities and no convenient access to the local bike /hike system. The Iowa Street transfer point is
only a transfer point for the Keyline fixed route system. It is not a central hub for all modes of transportation.
Passengers currently using the RTA or the Burlington Trailways can be dropped at the Iowa Street transfer
location but there are no specific coordinated efforts between the three systems due to the lack of a facility or
central hub for transit and the various modes of transportation.
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The Iowa Street transfer location is not conveniently located to the Port of Dubuque or the Millwork district
where Dubuque has seen over $500 million investment in the Port of Dubuque area and a projected $200 million
investment in the Millwork District. Active railroad tracks separate the Iowa transfer station from these two major
investments in Dubuque. A central hub in the Port of Dubuque for the proposed intermodal facility would
address the convergence of people, transit, rail, boat, etc. to one location.
Current Parking Challenges
The current downtown transfer area on Iowa Street for the Keyline system is located on a city street and provides
for limited parking for people wanting to bike to the area and does not provide for long term public parking
solutions. The transfer area is not conducive to accommodate other modes of transportation. Over the last 15
years, Downtown Dubuque has seen an explosion in employment, going from approximately 2,000 workers
to 9,000 in that time span, pulling in commuters from a 60 mile radius. This rapid increase has put a strain on
downtown parking with very little physical space available for expansion.
In the Port of Dubuque where the DITC is proposed, the parking is limited due to the location of the Grand River
Convention Center, Grand Harbor Resort, Diamond Jo Casino, and McGraw -Hill. While a surface parking lot does
exist in the Port of Dubuque for McGraw -Hill and for the Grand River Center, the Tots are for their employees,
customers and visitors only. The parking ramp for the Diamond Jo Casino fully utilized by Diamond Jo patrons
and is not intended for nor does it permit long -term parking. The DITC converges all modes of transportation
providing the missing link and hub to transportation in Dubuque bringing together train, bike, pedestrian, boat,
bus, and cab service to one central location. The additional parking provided by the DITC will relieve the strain
on parking demands downtown during the day as well as provide parking for visitors to the Historic Millwork
District at night.
DITC Solution
Once constructed, the DITC will immediately address the previously mentioned challenges and as a result will
increase use of alternative modes of transportation. The DITC will provide a much safer travel environment and
interconnectivity between modes by creating
safe buffers between them and at passenger Creating livable communities will result in
boarding locations. Passengers will enjoy improved quality of life for all Americans and
separated and secure transfer points between create a more efficient and more accessible
several modes of transport under one roof.
Passengers will use the DITC to transfer from transportation network that serves the needs of
pedestrian travel to automobiles, local buses, individual communities. Fostering the concept
intercity buses & trolleys, and high speed
passenger rail.The DITC will have a net gain of livability in transportation projects and
of 500 -750 vehicle spaces as well as bus slips programs will help America's neighborhoods
for regional /national carriers and for local become safer, healthier and more vibrant."
transit. The DITC will not only enhance the
transportation of the town, but also for the - Ray LaHood, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, National
entire region.
Sustainable Cities Tour, Dubuque, Sept 17, 2009
The planned DITC fully addresses the safety and convenience challenges previously described as well as closely
follow Dubuque's sustainability plans.The City of Dubuque is dedicated to becoming a sustainable community
and was recently visited by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, Transportation
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Secretary Ray LaHood, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and White House Director of
Urban Affairs Adolfo Carrion. The DITC will include sustainable design concepts such as electric outlets for hybrid
vehicles, renewable energy systems, Energy Star rated lighting systems, on site stormwater retention, green
building materials, and construction waste diversion. The DITC will be one of the most important sustainable
characteristics of Dubuque.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood (left)
with Dubuque Mayor Roy Buol (second from
left) touring the Historic Millwork District,
Sept 17,2009
Some of the key concepts of the DITC include the following:
New passenger rail platform
• Bus slips for regional /national carriers
• Bus slips and waiting area for local transit
• Boat slips
• Historic trolley for tourists and downtown shuttles
• Secured bicycle racks /showers
• Net gain of 500 — 750 vehicle spaces
• Park & Ride
• Pedestrian friendly waiting areas
• Commercial /retail space
• Daycare facility
The DITC will include the following sustainable design concepts:
• Electric outlets for hybrid vehicles
• Renewable energy systems
• Energy Star rated lighting systems
• On site stormwater retention
• Green building materials
• Construction waste diversion
DITC and Beyond
The City of Dubuque is a regional transportation center with U.S. Route 20, U.S. Route 151/61, 52, and Iowa
Highway 3 all converging in the Port of Dubuque. The Chicago Central and Pacific and Iowa, Chicago and
Eastern railroads run through the Port area. The current Dubuque Railroad Bridge, built in the 1890s, connected
the city with population centers to the east.The Ice Harbor and Mississippi shoreline are the site of boat arrivals
and departures in the city, and three of the city's four train stations were located in or near the area.
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The Port of Dubuque is a rapidly changing area. In recent years, there has been nearly $500,000,000 in
new construction and renovation in the Port of Dubuque with much of the remaining vacant land already
earmarked for more new development. Although the district has a strong emphasis on tourist attractions,
drawing approximately 1.6 million visitors a year, there are retail, office, and residential projects included in the
developments.
Projects completed in the Port of Dubuque during the last ten years include: The National Mississippi River
Museum & Aquarium is the signature attraction in the Port of Dubuque. Affiliated with the Smithsonian Institute,
the museum is the largest of its kind, and includes dozens of interactive, family - friendly exhibits. The complex
also has a large aquarium component, including turtles, otters, fish, and other wildlife found along the river. In
addition to these, the facility has theaters, a working wetland, and the restored William M. Black Dredgeboat
for tourists to explore. The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium recently opened in the summer
of 2010 their $38 million expansion involving several components.The "Great Rivers Center, "which includes a
"National Rivers Center," a "Rivers Research Center," additional exhibit space, and retail space. The museum built a
new 250 -seat IMAX- Iike "RiverMaxTheater, "showcasing 3 -D and 4 -D films. Besides museum - related movies, the
theater will also show up to 8 non - museum - related films per year. In addition to these projects, the museum will
take over the Diamond Jo's existing riverboat, but has yet to announce a planned use for the vessel.
Rendering of Welcome Center interior
The Grand Harbor Resort &Waterpark is a 193 -room, family- oriented hotel complex. The facility is connected to
the Grand River Center, and features a 25,000- square -foot water park as its main attraction. Many of its rooms
have excellent views of the Mississippi River and Downtown Dubuque. The Grand River Center is Dubuque's
largest convention center. The facility features 86,000 square feet of meeting space, and regularly plays host to
weddings, car shows, regional /national conventions, and presidential candidates. It is connected by skywalk to
the Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark.
In October 2007, The McGraw -Hill Companies opened its new $32 million, 140,000- square -foot (13,000 m2),
4 -story office complex in the Port. The new building houses the headquarters of the company's Higher Education
Division, and 400 employees.
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The Mississippi Riverwalk is a 1/2 mile long walkway along the Mississippi riverbank in the Port of Dubuque.
It runs from the Ice Harbor in the south to the Dubuque Rail Bridge and Alliant Energy Amphitheater in the
north. The walkway is situated atop Dubuque's flood protection levee and provides excellent views of both the
Mississippi River and Downtown Dubuque. It includes the American Trust Pavilion, benches, and numerous
informational displays detailing the history of the Port of Dubuque. The Riverwalk is one part of a series of
riverfront trails and walkways recently completed by the City of Dubuque. The trail system will, in its finality, be
interconnected and link up the various parks and tourist attractions along Dubuque's Mississippi Riverfront.
The Diamond Jo Casino is a full- service casino that recently expanded from a floating casino to a full service
entertainment facility in the Port of Dubuque. The new $78 million casino and entertainment complex replaced
the casino's riverboat gambling facility with a land -based 35,000- square -foot casino.The new casino has
slot machines, table games, poker room, a 36 -lane bowling & entertainment center, and 3 restaurants. The
175,000- square -foot complex opened in the fall of 2008.
The Dubuque Shot Tower is a National Historic Landmark, originally used to produce lead shot for the U.S.
military's muskets. After many years of service, including munitions production during the American Civil War, it
later served as a fire watchtower for a lumber yard located at the site. It was built in 1856, and is located at what
is now the northern end of Bell Street, near the Dubuque Railroad Bridge. The Shot Tower is among the oldest
surviving structures in Dubuque. Another attraction is the authentic dual paddlewheel, Spirit of Dubuque,
which is a replica of a century -old Mississippi River steamboat with decorative smokestacks, a scalloped canopy
over its open -air deck, and Victorian red and gold decor throughout the enclosed dining salon.
The City of Dubuque is in the process of building a new 92 -slip marina for transient boaters on the Mississippi
River. The $4.1 million project will be able to accommodate boats that are 26 feet (7.9 m) or longer. In addition to
the docks, the project will include restrooms, shower, and laundry facilities. It will be located along the shoreline
near the Grand River Center and the Dubuque Star Brewery, just south of the Dubuque Rail Bridge. The city also
plans to construct boat slips in the Ice Harbor. With the presence of various attractions, the Port has also become
a natural gathering place for people. During the summer, the area hosts the annual America's River Festival, the
Taste of Dubuque, and appearances by presidential candidates, among other events.
Aerial shot of the Port of Dubuque, the proposed location for the DITC
The revitalization of the Port of Dubuque has also led to a "ripple effect "of new development in Downtown
Dubuque. In the last 25 years, there has been $477 million spent in public improvements, facade renovation, and
new construction downtown, with roughly 60% of that occurring in just the past decade. Recently, buildings
and storefronts along Main Street, especially south of 3rd Street, have been renovated with tourist - friendly
restaurants, stores, and nightspots. This area, known as "Historic Old Main "or "Lower Main;'together with the
city's Cable Car Square Historic District, are forming an active shopping and entertainment district. Tourists are
also being drawn to cultural attractions in Downtown Dubuque, including the Grand Opera House, the Five Flags
Rendering of DITC exterior on Bell Street side
Center, Fourth Street Elevator, and the Dubuque Museum of Art, among others.
The newest revitalization project to take place is the Historic Millwork District. At the turn of the century, the
District was the innovative and entrepreneurial center of the region and was the backbone of the regional
economy. The Historic Millwork District Master Plan resurrects the forgotten strategy that connects people,
planet, and profit in a mixed -use neighborhood. It offers a vision for a community reconnected with surrounding
neighborhoods, reenergized with housing, retail, offices, galleries, entertainment, and employment, and re-
imagined as a laboratory for sustainable practices and technologies.
Progress on Phase I of the Millwork project has already begun, which includes street redesign, construction
of 100 housing units and 50,000 square feet of commercial and retail space. This project will serve as a
national model to connect employment to housing, and will help to reduce VMT and greenhouse gases. The
DITC will further the Millwork District's goals of sustainability by providing access to even greater alternative
transportation opportunities.
3. Project Parties
The Dubuque Intermodal Transportation enjoys support from many Local, State, Regional and Federal partners
including the following:
United States Federal Government: The federal government has partnered in the Port of Dubuque with over
$20 million in grants and federal appropriations for hike /bike trails, a national interpretive center and transient
boat docks. Additional transportation infrastructure has also been supported through federal investment.
The State of Iowa: The State of Iowa has provided $300,000 in funding to design the intermodal platform. The
Iowa Department of Transportation has also identified the Port of Dubuque Intermodal facility as part of the
comprehensive passenger rail system for the entire State of Iowa. This project is connected to the State of Iowa
FRA grant project that connects the regional passenger rail network of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Nebraska.
The State of Illinois:The State of Illinois has included this facility as part of their comprehensive corridor project
that includes passenger rail platforms at Rockford, Joliet and Moline, Illinois. Essential transportation connectivity
between Chicago, Madison, St. Louis and the Quad Cities is key to sustainable transportation in the heartland.
Amtrak: The City of Dubuque has partnered with Amtrak officials to conduct the passenger feasibility study
to support the location of passenger rail at the Port of Dubuque, Iowa. Amtrak also supplied the technical
specifications for the rail platform to be incorporated into the Intermodal facility.
The Midwest Rail Coalition: This project is part of the Midwest Rail Coalition, a 10 -State Midwest coalition.
This project and the Chicago - Dubuque route and attendant amenities have received endorsement of this
preeminent regional coalition.
Port of Dubuque Property Owners: Property owners in the Port of Dubuque include McGraw -Hill publishing
company, Durrant Architects and Engineers, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Grand River
Conference Center, and the Grand Harbor Resort and Water Park have all endorsed and welcome the addition
of the intermodal transportation center which will complement and enhance transportation for corporate and
leisure travelers. In addition, the combined economic impact of the Port of Dubuque property owners will be
leveraged by the addition of the DITC facility and its users.
Historic Millwork Property Owners: The Historic Millwork District was visited by the Cabinet Secretaries from
US DOT, US HUD and EPA Administrator in the fall of 2009. The Historic Millwork District (HMD) is a cutting
edge revitalization of over one million square feet of abandoned warehouses which will serve as housing for a
growing urban landscape punctuated by the arrival of IBM global services to Dubuque. The IBM facility employs
1300 new workers who choose to and are encouraged to live sustainably. This sustainable living will be the focus
of the conversion of warehouse space into affordable workforce housing. The four local lead developers support
the DITC facility which will feature connectivity to Chicago and its extensive national rail network of cities
provided by Amtrak service, but the DITC facility will also house the public transit options for local travel needs.
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation System (DMATS): The DITC is part of the DMATS Long Range
Transportation Plan area which includes most of the Dubuque County territory.
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East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA): project is supported by the regional Council of
Governments as a key regional necessity to connect workers in the regional to employment opportunities in
Dubuque's Central Business District.
Dubuque County: The city of Dubuque and Dubuque County enjoy a long- lasting partnership and collaborate
on numerous smart transit endeavors. This project will be located in the County Seat for Dubuque County and
enjoys support from the Board of Supervisors
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce; Greater Dubuque Development Corporation; Dubuque Initiatives
and Dubuque Main Street: These four organizations represent the heart of economic development for the
city of Dubuque and the Tri-State region which includes Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. These organizations have
been the leading advocate for projects such as the DITC which will advance our efforts to create transit oriented
development in downtown.
Local Stakeholders: In 2006 the citizens of Dubuque identified passenger rail as one of their top 10 Envision
2010 project out of over 2,300 ideas. Local advocates for passenger rail have endorsed this project and have
been invited to participate in design forums.
4. Grant Funds
Rendering of DITC rail platform
The City of Dubuque's financial plan for the DITC incorporates local, state and federal funding that has already
been secured and expended, and calls for additional local and TIGER funding to complete the financing package.
Based on prior local, state and federal commitments, the City is currently in the process of preliminary design.
If TIGER funding is awarded the facility could be complete and operational by the February 17, 2013 deadline
mentioned in the Federal Register.
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City of Dubuque Land Acquisition
$1,380,000 I
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State Contribution
State of Iowa
Federal Contribution
$300,000
FY09 appropriations
$239,000
FY11 appropriations
$400,000*
Other Contribution
IBM Contribution
1
$500,000
Funding Requested
TIGER II - City DITC
$13,000,000
TIGER II – IBM Smart City
$2,000,000
Sub Total of Project Funding
$2,019,000
$3,750,000
$15,000,000
Total Project Funding
$20,769,000
The City of Dubuque respectfully requests $15 million — 78.6% of the total project cost — in TIGER funds to
complete the DITC financial plan, which is detailed below in 2010 dollars.
FUNDING SOURCE
FEDERAL FUNDS &
OTHER INVESTMENT
GRANT MATCH GRANT REQUEST
Local Contribution
City of Dubuque CIP
$2,950,000
* Identified by Senators Harkin & Grassley but contingent on Senate approval and the President's signature.
The above - outlined financial plan is an example of exemplary partnership, intergovernmental cooperation
and coordination. Without participation from the federal government, the State of Iowa, and IBM, this project
would not be possible. The final element of the funding plan can be achieved with a $15 million TIGER grant and
additional city funding. Without the TIGER grant, Dubuque will not be able to move forward on this critically
important transportation project.
5. Primary Selection Criteria
5.1 Long Term Outcomes
i. State of Good Repair
Due to the fact that the DITC will be a newly constructed facility, it is not one that needs to be brought into a
state of good repair. However, long -term operations and maintenance of the facility have been carefully thought
through and will be diligently managed by the City of Dubuque. The city will work closely with Amtrak and local
transit officials to coordinate maintenance and operational needs.
ii. Economic Competitiveness
The ongoing redevelopment of downtown and the Port of Dubuque positively impacts the economic
competitiveness of the City of Dubuque and beyond, including the greater Tri-State Region. Redevelopment is
critical to local and regional economic success. The DITC is a key component in the redevelopment effort and
essential to attracting businesses, residents, and visitors.
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More Transportation Options, Increase Transit Ridership — Dubuque currently does not have an area in the
downtown area where transit users can safely and effectively access the transit system to be transported to
other locations in the community. The trolley and bus services would meet at this new facility, thus encouraging
increased transit use. Improved convenience will encourage additional 'choice' riders (riders that have the
financial capacity to choose between using transit or private vehicles) to utilize the transit system.
This facility will provide for the re- introduction of passenger rail to Dubuque's nearest major metropolitan area,
Chicago. Dubuque and Chicago have many business, education and tourism connections and passenger rail will
improve the Tong -term efficiency and productivity for these industries.
Today, the major mode of transportation to Chicago is by auto. Having passenger rail as a viable option to
travelers will eliminate the operational and maintenance costs of taking private vehicles and allow for additional
time for work or pleasure since the traveler will not need to drive. Petroleum fuel prices will continue to rise, so
providing for alternative modes of transportation will decrease exposure to price fluctuations for travelers.
Support for Planned Passenger Rail — A feasibility study by Amtrak estimates that 77,500 passengers will utilize the
Chicago to Dubuque service annually. The Dubuque Area Convention &Visitors Bureau estimates a $30 million
increase in tourism revenue for the region.
Strong support has been received for Amtrak service to Dubuque. Dubuque's Ride the Rail Citizen Committee
has received over 55,000 signatures from people that would utilize the service to Chicago. This level of
grassroots support shows the strong desire for passenger rail and an intermodal facility to house the service.
Benefits to Under - employed /Disadvantaged Population — The DITC will benefit the community's under - employed/
disadvantaged populations by providing better connections to employment opportunities throughout the
region and reduce their time and cost to obtain necessary products and services.
Service related jobs will be created from the economic benefits achieved from the DITC. Low - income workers
tend to be qualified to fill these new positions, thus creating greater opportunity for advancement.
Support Small Business Growth —The increase in tourism from the DITC will directly affect Dubuque's small
businesses, which make up the majority of the local tourism industry. The additional tourism expenditures will
encourage growth in employment and profits for our business community.
iii. Livability
The City of Dubuque prides itself on maintaining a livable community where social and cultural vibrancy is
seamlessly integrated with sound environmental and ecological decision - making. Designed to support a vision
of long -term sustainable growth, this policy has earned the community major successes and established it as a
national model for livability. In 2008, the United States Conference of Mayor's honored the City of Dubuque with
the tide of "Most Livable Small City in America" Major corporations including Hormel Foods Corp. and IBM Corp.
have chosen to open regional offices in Dubuque due, in large part, to the livable environment Dubuque is able
to present to these employers and their workforce.
Despite these initial successes, the challenges associated with building a livable community will increase in
relation to Dubuque's progress in other development metrics. As the City's economic development grows and
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environmental justice deepens, greater challenges will emerge to threaten the community's environmental and
ecological integrity. The City must take a proactive approach to navigate a path of balanced development.
The proposed DITC provides a solution to these associated costs by simultaneously providing multiple safe,
reliable, and time - saving transportation options within the community and the greater Midwestern region. Such
a facility will provide a centralized hub where the community can conveniently access and transfer between
multiple modes of transportation; reduce household transportation costs; improve air quality and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions; and promote public health.
The DITC will be designed to incorporate the following " livability - enhancing "improvements to Dubuque's
transportation infrastructure:
• Passenger Rail —The City currently does not have a passenger rail station. A station linking Dubuque
to other medium and large metropolitan areas in the Midwest and to a future proposed high -speed rail
network would expose the community to increased (local tourism) (promote regional business) (increase
Dubuque's exposure).
• Intercity Bus — Provide a bus depot in a geographically central and easily navigable part of the City.
• Local Bus —The DITC will play an important role in the current KeyLineTransit system's re- branding
effort and generate renewed interest in the local bus system as a viable method of intracity
transportation for all citizens, particularly low- income individuals and families moving to Dubuque from
metropolitan areas who expect access to quality public transportation.
• Charter Bus — Charter bus operators may use the DITC as a centralized staging point to provide service
to riders in the area.
• Park - and -Ride —The DITC's parking lots will afford the community greater opportunities for park -and-
ride transportation and help alleviate downtown traffic congestion and parking facility overcrowding.
• Bicycles and Pedestrian Walkways —The DITC will connect with Dubuque's Flood Wall Bike Path /
Mississippi Riverwalk, the pedestrian concourse near the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium,
and the 3rd Street bicycle and pedestrian overpass connecting the Port of Dubuque with Historic Main
Street.
• Recreation & Business Travel — Transient boat docks within easy walking distance of the DITC and
shuttle service to the Dubuque Regional Airport will reduce business travelers'and recreational boaters'
dependence on personal vehicles.
In addition to the direct improvements to livability provided by DITC, the facility will alleviate stress on City
roadways, thru - traffic on interstate and arterial highways, and create safer bicycle and pedestrian spaces by
reducing automobile traffic in popular locations throughout the City.
The DITC is designed to serve as a portal to the City of Dubuque and beyond; warmly greeting guests and
residents into the energetic Port of Dubuque district and providing safe and efficient transportation options
to points -of- interest within the City of Dubuque, the larger regional community and beyond. It will connect
neighborhoods that provide equitable and affordable housing with job training and employment centers. It is
needed to support the redevelopment of the Historic Millwork District, an opportunity for Dubuque to invest
in a uniqueTOD in the core of an existing community. The project will leverage local, state and federal dollars
and strong public - private partnerships committed to the establishment of passenger rail and downtown
development.
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Exhibit 5.1 illustrates the planned location of DITC in the Port of Dubuque and its proximity to other places of
interest.
Exhibit 5.1: Port of Dubuque
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iv. Sustainability
Since 2006, Dubuque's Mayor and City Council have identified the goal of promoting community sustainability
as one of their top priorities. To this end, community leaders have articulated 11 sustainability principles
designed to direct city policy and individual decision - making toward long -term sustainable growth. Dubuque's
sustainability model incorporates not only environmental sustainability, but economic and social /cultural as
well. The DITC provides a high - profile opportunity to showcase these principles in functional infrastructure in
a vibrant part of our city while vastly improving the environmental sustainability of the entire transportation
system.
In consideration of the high value the City places upon sustainable design, the DITC will include the following
design features:
• Site Sustainability —The DITC will sit in the Port of Dubuque, which was recognized in 2005 with the
EPA Phoenix Award for Excellence in Brownfield Redevelopment.
• Energy Efficiency — Energy - efficient HVAC systems, design for Energy Star certification, electric outlets
for hybrid vehicles, and the potential use of renewable energy systems.
• Water Efficiency — Facility water -use reduction, efficient fixtures, "smart" metering, on -site stormwater
retention and water - efficient landscaping.
• Construction Materials — Construction will include Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
waste minimization plan and include use of recycled and locally- sourced materials.
• Indoor Environmental Quality — Design features to enhance light controllability, thermal comfort, and
harness interior daylight.
• Sustainable Transportation Options — Provides alternative transportation provisions for local and
regional mass transit, bicycles, pedestrian walkways, and low- emission vehicles.
The completed DITC will promote mutually reinforcing sustainability practices. By providing convenient access
to rail, bus, bicycle, and pedestrian modes of transportation, residents of Dubuque and travelers alike will be
able to rely less on automobiles, decreasing the nation's dependence on non - renewable sources of energy and
significantly reducing the community's environmental impact.
The construction of the DITC will assist in Dubuque's efforts to avoid becoming a non - attainment community by
reducing the amount of harmful emissions released to the air by individual vehicles. Exhibits 5.2 and 5.3 show
the reduction in emissions and cost savings over the life of the project (30 years).
Exhibit 5.2: Environmental Reduction
Source: DITCCost /Benefit Analysis
Exhibit 5.3: Emission Cost Savings
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Value
Energy savings (Gas)
8,077,212
Nox Cost Savings
423,399
PM Cost Savings
186,300
CO Cost Savings
2,314,159
CO2 Cost Savings
1,532,979
Noise Emission Savings
91,935
iv. Sustainability
Since 2006, Dubuque's Mayor and City Council have identified the goal of promoting community sustainability
as one of their top priorities. To this end, community leaders have articulated 11 sustainability principles
designed to direct city policy and individual decision - making toward long -term sustainable growth. Dubuque's
sustainability model incorporates not only environmental sustainability, but economic and social /cultural as
well. The DITC provides a high - profile opportunity to showcase these principles in functional infrastructure in
a vibrant part of our city while vastly improving the environmental sustainability of the entire transportation
system.
In consideration of the high value the City places upon sustainable design, the DITC will include the following
design features:
• Site Sustainability —The DITC will sit in the Port of Dubuque, which was recognized in 2005 with the
EPA Phoenix Award for Excellence in Brownfield Redevelopment.
• Energy Efficiency — Energy - efficient HVAC systems, design for Energy Star certification, electric outlets
for hybrid vehicles, and the potential use of renewable energy systems.
• Water Efficiency — Facility water -use reduction, efficient fixtures, "smart" metering, on -site stormwater
retention and water - efficient landscaping.
• Construction Materials — Construction will include Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
waste minimization plan and include use of recycled and locally- sourced materials.
• Indoor Environmental Quality — Design features to enhance light controllability, thermal comfort, and
harness interior daylight.
• Sustainable Transportation Options — Provides alternative transportation provisions for local and
regional mass transit, bicycles, pedestrian walkways, and low- emission vehicles.
The completed DITC will promote mutually reinforcing sustainability practices. By providing convenient access
to rail, bus, bicycle, and pedestrian modes of transportation, residents of Dubuque and travelers alike will be
able to rely less on automobiles, decreasing the nation's dependence on non - renewable sources of energy and
significantly reducing the community's environmental impact.
The construction of the DITC will assist in Dubuque's efforts to avoid becoming a non - attainment community by
reducing the amount of harmful emissions released to the air by individual vehicles. Exhibits 5.2 and 5.3 show
the reduction in emissions and cost savings over the life of the project (30 years).
Exhibit 5.2: Environmental Reduction
Source: DITCCost /Benefit Analysis
Exhibit 5.3: Emission Cost Savings
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Value
Reduced Gallons of Fuel
3,118,615
Reduced Nox Emissions (tons)
102
Reduced PM Emissions (tons)
1
Reduced CO Emissions (tons)
1,307
Reduced CO2 Emissions (tons)
45,088
iv. Sustainability
Since 2006, Dubuque's Mayor and City Council have identified the goal of promoting community sustainability
as one of their top priorities. To this end, community leaders have articulated 11 sustainability principles
designed to direct city policy and individual decision - making toward long -term sustainable growth. Dubuque's
sustainability model incorporates not only environmental sustainability, but economic and social /cultural as
well. The DITC provides a high - profile opportunity to showcase these principles in functional infrastructure in
a vibrant part of our city while vastly improving the environmental sustainability of the entire transportation
system.
In consideration of the high value the City places upon sustainable design, the DITC will include the following
design features:
• Site Sustainability —The DITC will sit in the Port of Dubuque, which was recognized in 2005 with the
EPA Phoenix Award for Excellence in Brownfield Redevelopment.
• Energy Efficiency — Energy - efficient HVAC systems, design for Energy Star certification, electric outlets
for hybrid vehicles, and the potential use of renewable energy systems.
• Water Efficiency — Facility water -use reduction, efficient fixtures, "smart" metering, on -site stormwater
retention and water - efficient landscaping.
• Construction Materials — Construction will include Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
waste minimization plan and include use of recycled and locally- sourced materials.
• Indoor Environmental Quality — Design features to enhance light controllability, thermal comfort, and
harness interior daylight.
• Sustainable Transportation Options — Provides alternative transportation provisions for local and
regional mass transit, bicycles, pedestrian walkways, and low- emission vehicles.
The completed DITC will promote mutually reinforcing sustainability practices. By providing convenient access
to rail, bus, bicycle, and pedestrian modes of transportation, residents of Dubuque and travelers alike will be
able to rely less on automobiles, decreasing the nation's dependence on non - renewable sources of energy and
significantly reducing the community's environmental impact.
The construction of the DITC will assist in Dubuque's efforts to avoid becoming a non - attainment community by
reducing the amount of harmful emissions released to the air by individual vehicles. Exhibits 5.2 and 5.3 show
the reduction in emissions and cost savings over the life of the project (30 years).
Exhibit 5.2: Environmental Reduction
Source: DITCCost /Benefit Analysis
Exhibit 5.3: Emission Cost Savings
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Environmental Benefits
$423,399
NOx
612,900
PM
20,430
$186,300
CO
Transportation Cost Savings to
New Users
$2,314,159
CO2
$0
$1,532,979
Noise Emission
Benefits to Remaining Highway Users
$91,935
$3,835,896
Energy Benefits
$1,917,948
Gas savings
$191,795
$8,077,212
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Economic Benefits
Direct & In direct jobs impact
on the community
$291,673,461
Transportation Benefits
Benefits to High Speed Rail Users
Total Ridership
612,900
Average Annual Ridership
20,430
Average Annual Reduction in
VMT
2,131,053
Transportation Cost Savings to
New Users
$44,087,613
Induced Demand Benefits
$0
Revenues
$27,580,500
Benefits to Remaining Highway Users
Congestion Cost Savings
$3,835,896
Accident Cost Savings
$1,917,948
Pavement Maintenance
Savings
$191,795
v. Safety
Construction of the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center will result in several improvements to public
safety. They include:
• Direct transfer access between multi modes of travel and access to all platforms, waiting areas, and
sidewalks without having to cross vehicular travelways(streets or rails) or busy parking Tots. Currently
there is not a direct connection between the City transit bus systems and Trailways.
• Protected indoor waiting areas and covered loading area for city transit buses, interstate buses and
historic trolley patrons rather than sidewalk bus shelters and a limited indoor waiting area at the existing
Trailways station.
• A covered, raised platform will provide a level access loading area onto the Amtrak trains, rather than
ground -level boarding requiring a climb up into the rail cars. This provides greatest ease of access for
mobility impaired riders and eliminates the risk of trip- and -fall injuries from walking on or next to rail
tracks.
• High visibility /open design concepts for rail and bus platforms and the passenger lobby area
including an IP addressable video camera system for increased security. Full time staffed intermodal
transportation center available to assist in case a patron experiences difficulty, e.g. medical emergency
or threat of physical harm.
• Active building frontage and public realm that increases personal safety by attracting more people to
the area during the daytime and nighttime. Overall safety of outdoor areas enhanced by accentuated
facade transparency. Protected pedestrian approaches to the intermodal transportation center via
clearly defined and lighted pedestrian walkways leading to and from the facility.
• The existing Trailways station location is at a signalized 5 -way intersection without crosswalks or
pedestrian indications. Any patron crossing a street to approach the station must do so without the
benefit of pedestrian protection.
5.2 Evaluation of Expected Project Costs and Benefits
Exhibit 5.4 summarizes the benefits over a long run planning horizon and over the life cycle of the project.
Exhibit 5.4: Project Benefits
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Cost
$20,669,000
Cost of Construction
Annual subside
$357,000
Subside for 30 years
$10,710,000
Annual maintenance
$200,000
Maintenance cost for 30 years
Benefits
Transportation Benefits
$6,000,000
$44,087,613
Environmental Benefits
$4,548,771
Energy Benefits
$8,077,212
Economic Benefits
$291,673,467
Findings and Overall Results
Exhibit 5.5 explains costs needed to construct and maintain
the facility and the benefits generated by the facility during
construction and long term.
Exhibit 5.6 below summarizes the CBA findings. Annual costs
and benefits are computed over a long run planning horizon
and summarized over the life cycle of the project.The
project is assumed to have a useful life of at 30 years, and that
time horizon is used in the analysis. Construction is expected
to be completed by end of 2012, but operating costs continue
through the whole horizon of the project. Benefits also accrue
during the full operation of the project.
At a 7% discount rate, a $27.5 million investment
(capital and O &M) results in fully $114.1 million
of benefits. This yields a benefit to cost ratio of
approximately 5.21. At a 3% discount rate, a $31.6
million investment (capital and O &M) results
in fully $227.6 million of benefits. This yields a
benefit to cost ratio of approximately 7.18. The
full cost benefit analysis report is available at
http : / /www.cityofdubuque.org /DITC.
Exhibit 5.5
Exhibit 5.6
Total Discounted Benefits
Total Discounted Costs
Benefit Cost Ratio
Net Present Value
7% Discount 3% Discount
Rate Rate
$144,104,980
$27,680,836
5.21
$116,424,144
$227,618,006
$31,686,446
7.18
$195,931,560
5.3 Evaluation of Project Performance
The City of Dubuque is committed to monitoring and reporting the actual impacts of the Intermodal
Transportation Center. The City of Dubuque will provide a preliminary study to demonstrate the project metrics,
including expected construction jobs the DITC project will create, project budget and schedule, and final design.
Upon completion of the project, the City of Dubuque will conduct a post - project study capturing the project's
performance, specifically whether the project was completed on time, on budget and within scope, and how
many construction jobs were ultimately created.
5.4 Job Creation and Economic Stimulus
The three reporting dimensions are the direct values, the indirect values, and the induced values. Direct values
are those that relate specifically to the industrial activities that we are studying. The indirect values represent the
industrial activity that is stimulated in the region when the direct firms buy all manner of production inputs from
regional suppliers. Induced values accumulate when workers and business owners convert their labor incomes
into household spending. When these three dimensions are summed, they constitute an unduplicated estimate
of the total value of the economic activity to the region under study.
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Type of Activities
Output in Dollars
Dared
Indirect
Induced
Total
Short -Term (one time)
Dared
Indirect
Induced
Total
Design, Engineering, and Architecture Activities
$1,000,000
$217,134
$339,300
$1,556,434
Short -Term Construction Activity
$15,500,000
$3,730,124
$3,862,268
$23,092,392
On going (annually)
$5,525,154
allarmismainaf
$1,188,226
$8,094,044
Intermodal Transportation Center Annual
Operation
$2,245,695
$480,846
$734,702
$3,461,243
Future activities (annually)
$1,170,000
$149,289
$226,437
$1,545,726
The Addition of an AMTRAK Line
5798,000
$164,057
$141,316
$1,103,373
Tourism Impacts Per $1 Million in Tourist Spending
$1,000,000
$213,752
$167,257
$1,381,009
Total (annually)
$20,543,695
$4,805,913
$5,244,843
$30,594,451
Total (for 30 years)
$137,810,850
$29,706,908
$35,499,818
$203,017,576
Type of Activities
Output in Labor
ncome
Induced
Total
Type of Activities
Dared
Indirect
Induced
Total
Short -Term (one time)
8.8
2.4
3.4
14.6
Design, Engineering, and Architecture Activities
$524,453
$83,695
$104,396
$712,544
Short -Term Construction Activity
$5,525,154
$1,380,664
$1,188,226
$8,094,044
On going (annually)
45.0
4.5
7.5
57.0
Intermodal Transportation Center Annual
Operation
$1,170,000
$149,289
$226,437
$1,545,726
Future activities (annually)
2.1
1.5
1.4
5.0
The Addition of an AMTRAK Line
$201,315
$63,769
$43,569
$308,653
Tourism Impacts Per $1 Million in Tourist Spending
$238,239
569,828
$51,524
$359,591
Total (annually)
$7,659,161
$1,747,245
$1,614,152
$11,020,558
Total (for 30 years)
$54,336,227
$9,950,939
$10,938,522
$75,225,688
Type of Activities
Number of Jobs
Direct
indirect
Induced
Total
Short-Term (one time)
!�
Design, Engineering, and Architecture Activities
8.8
2.4
3.4
14.6
Short -Term Construction Activity
119.0
31.8
39.2
190.0
On going (annually)
Intermodal Transportation Center Annual
Operation
45.0
4.5
7.5
57.0
Future activities (annually)
The Addition of an AMTRAK Line
2.1
1.5
1.4
5.0
Tourism Impacts Per $1 Million in Tourist Spending
12.9
2.0
1.7
16.6
Total (annually)
187.8
42.2
53.2
283.2
An Itemization of Regional Economic Impacts from the Construction and Operation of an Intermodal Transportation
Center in Dubuque, Iowa can be viewed in full at . The following output was generated from that report.
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5.5 Quick Start Activities
i. Project Schedule
Contractor mobilization is scheduled to begin on July 2011. In work through the late fall of 2011 will include
site clearing, auger cast pile installation, pile cap installation, subsurface utility connections routed through
the foundation, subsurface stormwater system installation, foundation form work and construction. After
winter shut down, work will resume in the spring of 2011. Work will include concrete forming of all 6 elevated
levels. Work on the elevated levels will continue into September 2011. Railroad spur construction is scheduled
to start in May 2011 and will be completed in September of 2011. Interior finish work, final site grading and
landscaping and IT /communications /security system work will being in June 2011. The project is scheduled to
be substantially complete on October 15, 2011 and project final completion is December 16, 2011.
ii. Environmental Approvals
The City of Dubuque has worked to ensure all environmental approvals from the federal, state and local levels
have been received. The City received a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in August of 2003. The City also
has a letter from the State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources in September of 2005 indicating No Further
Remediation is required on the project site. Lastly, appropriate construction waste policies and requirements
have been considered and will be incorporated in the project specifications.
iii. Legislative Approvals
$400,000 was identified in FY 2011 appropriations by Senators Harkin & Grassley, but final approval is contingent
on Senate vote and the President's signature. All of Dubuque's federal and state representatives have expressed
public support for this project. A bipartisan coalition of representatives has secured previous appropriations
for the project and remains committed to investigating mechanisms that will allow Dubuque to commence
construction on the project.The city council and mayor are committed to the project and obligated $ 2.9 million
in local funds and $ 1.3 million in land value for the project. This project is the beta testing site for smart city
technology by IBM.
iv. State and Local Planning
The project is identified in all relevant local, regional transportation and land use planning documents.The
project is also included in 2011 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for the Dubuque Metropolitan Area,
and the City of Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. The Keyline Transit System and rural Transit Authority have
also effectively analyzed the impact of DITC on their service routes. In 2009, the City of Dubuque conducted a
transit study which recommended transit transfer points in the urban core and the Millwork district study. Both
studies recommend a long term parking need for the Transit oriented development. DITC will help to meet the
equipment needs to make the Dubuque urban core strong with viable transit service. City of Dubuque is fully
prepared for a smooth service transition once the DITC is operational.
v. Technically Feasible
The city has performed extensive due diligence and is absolutely confident that the project is feasible. A formal
siting study was released in June 2007 by City of Dubuque. Additionally, all engineering and architectural
feasibility reviews are under process. Construction documents will be ready within six month of grant award
announcement.
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vi. Financially Feasible
Given the TIGER funding and City of Dubuque's commitment for the local match, there is a minimal risk that the
project will not move forward due to insufficient project funds. The City of Dubuque has successfully managed
federal grants and has a professional staff that has proven to meet or exceed all federal grant reporting and
administrative requirements.
6. Secondary Selection Criteria
6.1 Innovation
The DITC will utilize cutting edge technology in the site and building development and build upon Dubuque's
existing Smarter City partnership with IBM Watson Research Center to create a safe, sustainable facility that
contributes to the livability and economic competitiveness of the tri -state region.
In order to meet the Sustainable Dubuque vision, the following elements will be incorporated into the
construction of the facility:
Site Sustainability —The DITC is part of the redevelopment of a brownfield site that will be connected
to Dubuque's Historic Millwork District and the low- income Washington Neighborhood, providing
transportation, workforce, and recreation opportunities for the entire downtown community. The site
and surrounding area will be a mixed -use development designed to connect residents and visitors to
opportunities to live, work and play throughout Dubuque.
• Energy Efficiency — Energy - efficient HVAC systems, design for Energy Star certification, electric outlets for
hybrid vehicles, and the potential use of renewable energy systems.
• Water Efficiency — Facility water -use reduction, efficient fixtures, "smart" metering, on-site stormwater
retention and water - efficient landscaping.
• Construction Materials — Construction will include Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency waste
minimization plan and include use of recycled and locally- sourced materials, potentially incorporating
new products designed by local businesses that capture materials from ending up in the landfill.
• Indoor Environmental Quality— Design features to enhance light controllability, thermal comfort, and
harness interior daylight.
Sustainable Transportation Options
The project location for the DITC was selected to maximize access and interconnectivity with pedestrian and
bicycle routes throughout Dubuque, multiple local and regional mass transit options, and boat traffic on the
Mississippi River. The site is also centrally located with access to the downtown, home to businesses and
Northeast Iowa Community college, and non -profit service providers; the Historic Millwork District, which is
being redeveloped into an urban mixed -use neighborhood, and the Washington Neighborhood, a historic and
low- income residential neighborhood.
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The City and its partners will integrate the DITC into the Smarter Sustainable Dubuque project, a partnership
with IBM to make Dubuque the first Smarter City in North America. IBM will work with the City of Dubuque to
design and create a research prototype for the smarter intermodal hub in Dubuque that will make it physically
and logically more convenient to emerge as the hub of sustainable transit and parking activities in Dubuque for
residents and visitors. This will be accomplished in three phases:
1. Intermodal Hub People Movement Measurement — In the first phase, IBM will work with Dubuque and
its transit and transportation partners and agencies to understand how the residents and visitors to
Dubuque may use the intermodal hub, in conjunction with other sustainable initiatives underway in
Dubuque including complete streets, and workforce housing in the millwork district. IBM will develop a
prototype to generate a dynamic model of people movement to and from the hub as well as within the
vicinity of the hub.
2. Intermodal Hub People Movement Analysis — IBM will then analyze the intermodal hub using this model
to generate operational intelligence to improve the hub operations making it more a convenient focal
point of sustainable transit for intracity and inter -city travel and sustainable parking for travelers and
workforce residing in the millwork district.
3. Recommendation System for transit and parking management based on analysis of intermodal hub people
movement— In the third phase this operational intelligence will be used to generate recommendations
for operational optimization of the various transit and parking systems that are part of the intermodal
hub so that all the systems that are part of the hub can be made more responsive to the needs of the
users of the intermodal hub in the following ways:
a. Driving greater traffic to the hub which will in turn increase the use of multimodal high
occupancy transit options for residents and visitors to Dubuque and generate a net positive
impact on the vehicle miles travelled and carbon footprint of the city.
b. Optimizing hub operations to minimize wait and connection times and maximize convenience
to reach the hub. This will involve deploying innovative demand driven services for moving
passengers from the hub to various parts of the city including the workforce housing in the
downtown.
c. Optimize the parking operations in the hub to allow greater value making it a dual purpose
operation of traveler parking during the day and residents parking in the night for the
workforce housing in the downtown thus eliminating the need to have additional parking
ramps.
The project will also monitor people movement to measure the improvement in metrics of interest due to the
use of the hub with and without the operational optimization.
The innovations in the smart intermodal hub in Dubuque once tested can be easily replicated across the
hundreds of intermodal hubs throughout the country. Dubuque's model will show them how to maximize the
facilities they have by implementing smart solutions such as complete streets with intermodal facilities and
measuring /educating consumer behavior towards sustainable multimodal transportation.
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6.2 Partnership
The DITC is a true partnership among
key partners that have been supporters
of the vision of a Smarter, Sustainable
Dubuque and building long- lasting
sustainable infrastructure. Exhibit 6.1
illustrates the financial breakdown of
the various partners involved with the
DITC.
Exhibit 6.1
City of Dubuque DITC Partners
5230,000 5400,000
52,000 000 \ / 5300,000
5500,000
[� City of Dubuque
• State of Iowa
• IBM
• TIGER II - DITC
• TIGER II - Smart City
• FY09 Appropriations
• FY 11 Appropriations
7. Program Specific
Criteria
After reviewing FTA guidance on this
topic, the City of Dubuque understands
the proposed Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center project does not fall into any of the project categories
that would necessitate any statement of program specific criteria.
8. Federal Wage Rate Requirement
The City of Dubuque has signed the federal wage rate certification stating that it will comply with Subchapter
31 of Title 40 of the United States code. A copy of this letter is available on our website of supporting
documentation at http: / /www.cityofdubuque.org /DITC.
9. National Environmental Protection Act Requirement
The City of Dubuque has done an Environmental Assessment of the project location and received a Finding of
No Significant Impact (FONSI) in August of 2003. A full copy of this EA and related FONSI is available online at
http: / /www.cityofdubuque.org /DITC.
10. Environmentally Related Federal, State and Local Actions
The City of Dubuque has worked to ensure that all environmental regulations have been fully met for this
project. In addition to the previously stated NEPA compliance, the City has received a "No Further Remediation
Letter "from the State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This document is available at http: / /www.
cityofdubuque.org /DITC. The project is located in an attainment area and fully meets the requirements set
forth in the Clean Air Act. To the best of the City's knowledge, there are no additional environmentally related
permits or approvals to obtain before construction can commence. The City is confident that all local, state and
federal environmental regulations have been satisfactorily addressed at this time.
11. Confidential Information
There is no confidential information related to this project's application.
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12. Index of Websites and Other Supporting Information
The City of Dubuque is proud to have obtained letters of support for this project from the following individuals
and organizations:
U.S. Senator Tom Harkin • State Senator Tom Hancock (District 16)
U.S. Senator Charles Grassley • State Representative Chuck Isenhart (District
U. S. Representative Bruce Braley 27)
Clarke University Gronen Restoration
Dubuque Main Street • Loras College
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce • Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Dubuque County Board of Supervisors • Dubuque 2.0
Dubuque Initiatives • McGraw -Hill Higher Education
DuRide • National Mississippi River Museum and
Durrant Aquarium
• Epic Construction • Peninsula Gaming, LLC
• Greater Dubuque Development Corporation • Sustainable Neighborhood Builders, Inc.
• Grand River Center
Grand Harbor Resort and Water Park
These letters of support can be viewed along with additional supplemental application materials at http: //
www.cityofdubuque.org /DITC. The letters illustrate the strong local, regional, state and national support for
the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center. Support comes from a bipartisan coalition of state and federal
elected representatives, as well as a diverse group of public and private organizations.
To view a list of websites pertaining to this project please visit http : / /www.cityofdubuque.org /DITC.
SUSTAINABLE.
DUBUQUE
viable • livable equitable
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