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Water Wks Park Federal Grant et 5~ ~ck~ MEMORANDUM September 29, 2004 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Federal Recreational Trails Grant Application for Water Works Park Water Works Park will be located on the Hawthorne Street Peninsula in Dubuque. The park will enhance the appearance of the area, serve as a trail head for the Heritage Trail Riverfront System and provide parking and easy access, especially for the disabled, to the riverfront trails. Water Works Park is a required construction element of the America's River project, as part of the Vision Iowa grant agreement. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council approval to submit a $200,000 Federal Recreational Trails grant application for Water Works Park to the Iowa Department of Transportation. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. fYUJ! ~~V Mici1'ael C. Van Milligen "----- MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager 5~ ~ck~ MEMORANDUM September 27, 2004 FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager' TO: SUBJECT: Federal Recreational Trails Grant Application for Water Works Park INTRODUCTION Enclosed are a resolution and a Federal Recreational Trails grant application for Phase 1 of Water Works Park to the Iowa Department of Transportation, for review and approval by the City Council. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Water Works Park will be located on the Hawthorne Street peninsula in Dubuque. The park will enhance the appearance of the area, serve as a trail head for the Heritage Trail Riverfront System and provide parking and easy access, especially for the disabled, to the riverfront trails. Water Works Park is a required construction element of the America's River Project as part of the Vision Iowa grant agreement. The design plan is attached. It includes landscaping, amenities, and related public improvements for conversion of the peninsula into a new City park. Improvements proposed are two new trails: one through the park, and one along the shoreline; public rest rooms; shade and butterfly gardens; landscaping upgrades; water and sewer line extensions to support festivals; seating and picnic areas; play structure; fishing pier; improved parking (paving, striping, landscaping); informational signs; council rings; buried electrical utilities; and upgraded boat ramp and trailer parking. Park development is budgeted in 2 phases. Improvements proposed for Phase 1 are: . Site preparation and seeding . Paving and striping of roadways and parking lots . Paving of trails and sidewalks . Construction of public rest rooms and council rings . Upgrade of boat ramp and trailer parking . Utilities (water, sewer, electric) Federal Recreational Trail Grant -- Water Works Park Page 2 Improvements proposed for Phase 2 are: . Landscaping of trails, sidewalks, roadways, and parking lots . Shade and butterfly gardens . Furnishings for seating and picnic areas (benches, trash receptacles, picnic tables, planters, telescopes, bike racks) . Playground with play structure and safety surface . Informational and identification signs BUDGET IMPACT Water Works Park is budgeted in the City's adopted FY05 - FY06 CIP over two years with $995,000 in DRA distribution as the funding source, with the balance to come from private participation. The City Council has offered naming rights for a one million dollar donation to the project. Private participation includes federal, state, and private grants. The estimated project budgetfor Phase 1 of Water Work Park is $1,502,400. The Federal Recreational Trails grant program requires a local match of at least 20%. The grant request is for $200,000 in federal funds, which Planning Services staff believes is a competitive amount. Federal Recreational Trails grant applications are due to the Iowa Department of Transportation by October 1. Planning Services staff will submit the application by September 30, 2004 to meet this deadline. If the City Council does not approve the application at their October 4, 2004 meeting, then staff will withdraw the application. RECOMMENDATION I recommend that the City Council approve the enclosed resolution authorizing the submittal of a Federal Recreational Trails grant application for Water Works Park to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Enclosures cc: Dawn Lang, Budget Director Gil Spence, Leisure Services Manager Prepared by: Laura Carstens City Planner Address: City Hall 50 W. 13th Street Telephone: 589-4210 RESOLUTION NO. 375-04 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUNDS FOR WATER WORKS PARK Whereas, the City of Dubuque has identified Water Works Park as an important trailhead facility to be developed as part of the Heritage Trail Riverfront System and America's River Project; and Whereas, the Iowa Department of Transportation has Federal Recreational Trails Funds for the development of trail-related projects; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted a Comprehensive Plan and a Riverfront Plan that include goals for development of trail heads and public parks along the Heritage Trail Riverfront System. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to sign this resolution authorizing application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for Federal Recreational Trails Funds for Water Works Park. Section 2. The Planning Services Manager is hereby authorized to submit the application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for Federal Recreational Trail Funds for Water Works Park. Section 3. That in the event said application is approved, the City Council hereby provides its written assurance that the completed project will be adequately maintained for its intended use for a minimum of twenty (20) years following project completion. Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of October, 2004. /s/ John H. Markham, Mayor Pro- Tem Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk -- """" 2AOOO6 ..... e Iowa Department of TransportatiOn PROJECT APPUCATION IOWA FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM Request for Federal Recreational Trails Funds Generallnfonnatlon Applicant Agency: City of Dubuque, Iowa Contact (Name & ToUe): Laura Carstens. Planninq Services ManaQer Complete Mailing Address: City H"ll - ~O W l,th Street - Address and/or Box No. Dubuque IA 52001-4864 (563)589-4210 City State Zip Daytime Phone If more than one agency or organization is involved in this project, please state the name. contact person, mailing address, and telephone number of the second agency. (Attach an additional page if more than two agencies are Involved.) Agency: Contact (Name & Tille): Complete Mailing Address: SIraaI Address andlor Box No. City State Zip Daytima Phone Project Title: Water Works Park: Trailhead for Dubuque Heritaqe Trail Project Description: (including length): Thi~ proiect wi'll establ ish Water Works Park. a 3.4 acre trailhead for the Dubuque Heritage Trail. It also includes extension of the trail system through the park on the 930-foot Riverfront Trail and the 460-foot Shoreline Trail. The park will include multi-use amenities. Economic Impact Information Type of Project: 0 Acquisition - Number of Acres :[1!1 Development - 0 Combination - Number of Acres - 0 Motorized 1'9 Non-Motorized 0 Div8fSified (list) ExhibitA-1 ---- project Costs (An Itemized bleBkdown must be iroluded on an attached sheet): Total Cost $ l,5Q?4QQ Trails Fund Amount $ 200.000 Applicant Fund $ gg~ 000 OtherSources(Specifybelow) $ 3071400 1. Source Amount Assured or Anticipated ' City of $995.000 Dubuque Assured Other arants .307 400 Anticioated 2. 3. Ne any state funds involved in this project? Dves mNo If yes, please explain the source and conditions Ne any federal funds involved in this project? If yes, please ecpIain the source and conditions Dves ŒI No Estimated Project Development Schedule: Start Spring 2005 Completion Fa II 2006 Has any part d this trail project been started? D Ves DNa If yes, explain Do you intend to charge a fee to trail users? If yes, how much? $ Dves ŒlNo 1M1at win it be used for? ExhibitA-2 NRTA COMPLIANCE (See Exhibit---J The appficant must sign below to indicate that the project is in compliance with Section 1302(e)(2)(C) or the NRTA that prohibits the use of grant funds to accommodate motoñzed use on trails that have been predominantly used by non-motoñzed tran users prior to May 1, 1991. ~~ I ~.;R~g~ ~l ~~~Lf PLEASE SUBMIT 10 COPIES OF THI.S APPUCATION ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 1;-TO: Nancy Bums Iowa Department of Transportation 800 Uncaln Way . Ames, IA 50010 Exhibit A - 10 A. A. NARRATIVE assessing existing conditions, outlining the concept of the proposed project and providing adequate project justification. Existing Conditions Water Works Park will serve as a major trailhead for the Heritage Trail Riverfront System, a 14-mile bike/hike trail system of on-street routes and off-road paved trails, linking Dubuque's north end neighborhoods with the riverfront, Downtown, and the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. The park site is a prominent river promontory that provides an excellent point to watch the river and boating activity. Water Works Park will be located in the city of Dubuque on the Hawthorne Street peninsula. The site is 3.4 acres, and surrounded by the main channel of the Mississippi River on the east, a pleasure craft harbor on the west, and boat ramp at the southern tip. It is at the juncture of the Mississippi River and Peosta Channel, and is bordered by Hawthorne Street, Lake Street, and Harbor Drive. The Hawthorne Street peninsula has some existing resources, facilities, and public improvements in place. They include shallow well fields, a well pumping station, asphalt streets, gravel parking areas, and power lines. A public boat ramp was reconstructed in 1996 at the southern tip of the peninsula. The site is partially landscaped, and includes a number of established trees. There are no bicycle or pedestrian facilities on the peninsula. The project site is centrally located within the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, which was established in 1924, and is the nation's longest refuge, spanning 261 miles. It is on the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) that will run through Dubuque on the Heritage Trail Riverfront System. To the north of Water Works Park are a bowling alley, a municipal swimming pool, Lock and Dam # 11, and Eagle Point Park. To the south is Schmitt Island, which is home to the Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino, Heron Pond Wetlands, and Miller-Riverview Park, a picnic and camping park. To the west are the Dubuque Marina, a pleasure craft harbor, the Dubuque Jaycees Trail, and the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park. To the east is the main channel of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is Dubuque's greatest natural resource and the most definitive aspect of our geography. According to the Mississippi River Trail website, "Northeastern Iowa contains some of the most spectacular scenic views along the northern stretches of the Mississippi River Trail, and perhaps nowhere are these views as magnificent as Dubuque County. Steeply rolling hills and long-settled farm country form the landscape. The City of Dubuque lies along the river among the hills of the region." 1 A. Water Works Park will enhance the appearance of the area, and serve as a major trailhead for the Heritage Trail Riverfront System, a component of the Mississippi River Trail (MRT). The Dubuque community residents and visitors will benefit from a link to the Eagle Point Park route of the Heritage Trail Riverfront System, and the Dubuque Jaycees Trail along Peosta Channel. Please see the enclosed list of photographs, and descriptions showing existing conditions. Concept of Proposed Project The Dubuque City Council commissioned a design study for Water Works Park in August of 1995 to transform Hawthorne Street peninsula from a gravel area a'l.d boat launch to a major riverfront park with trails, amenities, and trail linkages for people of all ages and abilities. As a combined trailhead for the Dubuque Jaycees Trail along the Peosta Channel, and the Heritage Trail Riverfront System, Water Works Park will be a place of multi-use activities and amenities for visitors of all ages. People can gather for concerts or festivals, bike, hike, jog, walk, fish, and enjoy nature trail activities. The park will also provide a picnic and rest area for residents and visitors, and feature interpretive signage. Water Works Park will also give Dubuque residents and visitors access to aquatic activities for motorized and non-motorized watercraft. The park will offer easy access for persons with disabilities, and families with young children in strollers as well as bicyclists. Water Works Park will also serve residents who work or live in the area as well as tourists who are on their way to other attractions in the city. Water Works Park will feature two bike/pedestrian trails: the 930 feet long Riverfront Trail that runs through the park and the 460 feet long Shoreline Trail along the Mississippi River that will link to the Heritage Trail Riverfront System. A Great Lawn is proposed for the center of the park on the shallow well field. It will feature landscaping, and perennial butterfly and shade gardens. The plan includes the 2 A. use of trees interspersed throughout the park. Installation of water line extensions and buried utilities will help support the use of the Great Lawn as an enhanced passive recreation area, with space to accommodate community activities including the Dubuque Symphony events, the Catfish Festival, and other special events and festivals open to the public. The Riverfront Trail will circle the Great Lawn. The Flood Wall Memorial Sculpture, which commemorates the building of the floodwall in Dubuque after the catastrophic 1965 Flood, will remain in place on the grounds as a focal point anchoring the south end of the Great Lawn. Park visitors may enjoy the beauty of the Mississippi River from handicapped- accessible river views along the Shoreline Trail on the eastern side of the peninsula. Picnic areas will feature native limestone council rings that mirror the WPA era council rings at nearby Eagle Point Park. The playground area will be located along the Riverfront Trail of the park, and will feature a play structure for children. Visitors who want to fish or enjoy the view of the river will enjoy the handicapped- accessible fishing pier, which will be constructed along the shoreline. The actual design configuration of the fishing pier will be determined through consultation with the Army Corp of Engineers. The design for parking allows for approximately 240 parking stalls in two lots. The parking includes handicapped-accessible spaces for vans and cars. The plan also calls for an upgraded boat launch facility, with paved parking for vehicles towing trailers. The park also will provide access to public and private boat docks to accommodate large and small boats. Water Works Park will have a public information center with informational signs and handicapped-accessible public rest rooms anchoring the north end of the Great Lawn. There is a need for a wastewater dumping station to accommodate food service vendors during festivals. The lighting, signage, and paving will address the uniqueness of the site. Power lines will be placed underground to enhance the appearance of the peninsula. Park improvements are budgeted for two phases. The initial phase will create a city park with green space and some amenities. The second phase will provide additional amenities. Improvements proposed for Phase 1 of the Water Works Park project and the Riverfront Trail and Shoreline Trail are: . Site preparation and seeding . Paving and striping of roadways and parking lots . Paving of Riverfront Trail and Shoreline Trail . Construction of public rest rooms and council rings . Upgrade of the boat ramp and trailer parking 3 A. . Utilities (water, sewer, and buried electric) Improvements proposed for Phase 2 of the Water Works Park project are: . Landscaping of trails, sidewalks, roadways, and parking lots . Shade and butterfly gardens . Furnishings for seating and picnic areas (benches, trash receptacles, picnic tables, planters, telescopes, and bike racks) . Playground with play structure and safety surface . Informational and identification signs . Accessible fishing pier Project Justification Water Works Park will serve residents who work or live in the area and the general community as well as tourists who are on their way to other attractions in the area who want to bike, hike, jog, walk, and enjoy nature trail activities. This project is another significant step in Dubuque's commitment to developing a safe, functional and beautiful recreational area along the riverfront for present and future generations to enjoy. Water Works Park will serve as a multiple-use, public attraction for health and fitness, educational and commercial advantages, and a family-oriented recreational opportunity for residents and visitors. Walking, jogging and bicycling, being great physical activities, have many social benefits. Users of parks and recreational trails often share a sense of community as they explore some of the most scenic vistas in the tri-state area. The Heritage Trail Riverfront System connects with many of Dubuque's low to moderate income and minority neighborhoods to provide a low cost or no cost outing for families. Many citizens from all over the city of Dubuque currently use the Dubuque Jaycees Trail regularly for biking, hiking, and jogging. It is hoped that the addition of Water Works Park will reawaken the community's interest in the environmental vitality of Dubuque, as well as expand use of the community's trails and riverfront parks. Water Works Park is in close proximity to other public recreational facilities on Schmitt Island, which include MacAleece Sports Complex and Miller-Riverview Park, and the Greyhound Park and Casino. MacAieece Sports Complex, on the south side of Schmitt Island, offers baseball and soccer fields, an inline skate park, playground equipment, public rest rooms, concessions stand, a water fountain, and off-street parking. Miller-Riverview Park, on the north side of Schmitt Island, offers primitive camp sites, recreational vehicle (RV) camp sites with water and electrical services, an RV dumping station, public rest rooms and showers, picnic tables and pavilions, playground 4 A. equipment, parking, fishing in the Mississippi River and Heron Pond, bird watching, and hiking and biking on the Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail. Water Works Park is linked to Schmitt Island via the Dubuque Jaycees Trail and the Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail. The protection of the riverfront land through the establishment of Water Works Park will be a plus to the community of Dubuque and fulfill goals of the Iowa Open Spaces Program. The overall goals of the Iowa Open Spaces Program are to educate the citizens of the state about the needs and urgency of protecting the state's open spaces, plan for the protection of the state's significant open space areas, and acquire and protect those properties on a priority basis through a variety of appropriate means. Water Works Park will enhance the appearance of the area, serve as a trailhead for the Heritage Trail Riverfront System, and provide better parking and easier access to trails on the riverfront. The park will enhance the appearance of the area and help make the area more accessible to all trail users in the area, including families with young children and individuals with disabilities. The parking lot will also provide handicapped-accessible designated spaces that will be convenient for persons with disabilities. Water Works Park will link components of the Heritage Trail Riverfront System with the Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail on Schmitt Island and the Dubuque Jaycees Trail along Peosta Channel. The park will create a connecting trailhead for the Heritage Trail Riverfront System on the Eagle Point Park Route, which links to the principal route of the trail system. The Heritage Trail Riverfront System runs throughout the City, beginning at 32nd Street on the City's north end and then through north end neighborhoods and downtown, to the Mines of Spain State Recreational Area, south of Dubuque. The trail system utilizes signed routes on city streets and off-road trail segments. The Dubuque Heritage Trail is part of the backbone system of the State Recreational Trail Plan, the Dubuque County Recreational Trail Plan, and the regional bikelhike trail component of the 2025 Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) Long Range Transportation Plan for the tri-state region. It is also the local route ofthe Mississippi River Trail (MRT) through Dubuque. Numerous bird species have been identified in the approximate area of Water Works Park, including the American Bald eagle, peregrine falcon, great blue heron, tern, mallard, wood duck, Canada geese, and many songbirds. The area is also home to the river otter, beaver, muskrat, woodchuck, and red fox. More than twenty species of fish have been documented in the area. The establishment of shade and butterfly gardens will provide habitat for additional bird, butterfly, and insect species. The planting of trees, a shade garden and a butterfly garden in Water Works Park will provide additional habitat for birds and insects. The butterfly garden at Water Works Park will offer an opportunity for the local chapter of 5 A. the Audubon Society to participate in the North American Butterfly Association (NABA) Butterfly Counts. The NABA Butterfly Counts is an ongoing program of NABA to census the butterflies of North America and to publish the results. NABA is a non-profit organization that focuses on non-consumptive, recreational butterflying for public enjoyment and conservation of butterflies. Water Works Park offers an ideal opportunity for a partnership with local schools for student field trips to the riverfront. The need to preserve the environmental beauty of Dubuque and protect the wildlife in the area is an important goal for the Dubuque community. Water Works Park will have little negative impact to the area. It will enhance public access to views of the beauty of the area near the river and promote understanding of the environmental resources of the river. The Water Works Park project is closely aligned to existing goals, priorities, and objectives of state and local planning efforts. Water Works Park is listed as the City's priority project for the 2004 update of the Dubuque County 5 Year Resource and Enhancement (REAP) Plan. In addition, the 2002 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan contains goals for bike/hike trails, riverfront enhancement, and increased accessibility to the river within the community. Specifically, the Water Works Park project will help to realize these Recreation goals of the Comprehensive Plan: ~ To improve and expand recreational opportunities for adults, the elderly and the disabled. ~ To enhance the visual attractiveness of the community and park system. ~ To optimize the recreational amenities offered by the city's riverfront. The benefits of Water Works Park for tourists and residents of the community are: ~ Increase public access to the wetlands, trails, and riverfront, especially for persons with disabilities without negatively impacting the area. ~ Increase public awareness and appreciation of the importance of the trails, wetlands, and riverfront life in Dubuque and along the Mississippi River. ~ Provide an educational and recreational resource for the area while protecting the riverfront, wetlands habitat, plants, and wildlife populations. ~ Increase tourism and community use of the attractions in an underutilized area of the Dubuque community that is known for beauty and tranquility. Examples are: barge and boat watching, bird and butterfly watching, walking, jogging, bicycling, picnicking, and fishing. 6 A. ~ Increase usage by approximately 50% because of added amenities, convenience, and new attractions on the Heritage Trail Riverfront System during the next two to three years. ~ Boost the use of retail businesses in the area. The area features a variety of retail sales and service businesses that will augment the trailhead at Water Works Park. ~ Help fulfill the goals of the Heritage Trail Master Plan and increase annual use of the Heritage Trail Riverfront System and the other attractions in the city of Dubuque. ~ Provide an added attraction for the Dubuque community and tourists to enjoy while visiting the America's River project on the Port of Dubuque which is in close proximity to Water Works Park. Water Works Park will offer views of some of the most beautiful areas in the tri-state region. The site is surrounded by the Mississippi River, the river bluffs of Wisconsin and Illinois, and the lush foliage along the river. Water Works Park has easy access to Eagle Point Park and the America's River project as well as the Dubuque Jaycees Trail and Schmitt Island. The park is located in an ideal area for a trailhead with parking and picnic areas that both citizens and tourists can enjoy. The Dubuque community and visitors will benefit from the addition of a park that will serve as a trailhead to the Heritage Trail Riverfront System, and the Dubuque Jaycees Trail. Water Works Park will serve as a major trailhead to these existing bike/hike trails as well as provide two new trails in a new city park with a variety of amenities. The creation of Water Works Park adds to Dubuque's reputation as a tourist destination and provides a link to the entire Heritage Trail Riverfront System and the community attractions along the Mississippi River. It also provides better accessibility to and a trailhead for the HeritageTrail Riverfront System. Annual use on the Heritage Trail exceeds 60,000 people with an estimated 35% from out-of-town. Based on previous inquiries, the City anticipates that complimentary businesses will continue to open along the trails and the Water Works Park. There are currently restaurants, marinas, retail, and commercial businesses in the area. Water Works Park is also a component of the $188 million America's River project that received a Vision Iowa grant from the State of Iowa. The City of Dubuque, in cooperation with the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, the Dubuque County Historical Society, Dubuque County, and Platinum Hospitality, received a $40 million grant from the Vision Iowa fund for the America's Riverproject at the Port of Dubuque. The main components of the America's River project are the Grand River Center, an 110,000 square foot educational and conference center on the banks of the Mississippi River for national and 7 A. international educational forums; the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, a national interpretive center for the entire Mississippi River; the Grand Harbor Resort and Indoor Water Park, a 200-room, quality four-star riverfront hotel and indoor water park; the historic Dubuque Star Brewery, which is slated for restoration; and the Civil War era Shot Tower, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. 8 B. B.MAP Attached please find the following maps for Water Works Park: . Project Location Map that shows the project site in relationship to the City, the Mississippi, and various points of interest along Dubuque's riverfront. . Project Boundary Map of the project site and its immediate environs that incorporate vantage points for enclosed photographs. . Aerial Photograph of the project site and existing City water and sewer lines. . Land Use Map that shows the project boundary, commercial/recreation land use, open space-recreation land use, and industrial land use in the area. Project Location Wisconsin Illinois D~ ~~~ Water Works Park Project Location Heritage Trail Riverfront Systern . 6 N Project Boundary "~.",,, Water Works Park Heritage Trail Project Boundary An Vantage Point I Aerial Photograph ï5ÜB~E ~<k~ Water Works Park Project Boundary Existing Bike/Hike Trail Existing Storm Sewer Existing Sanitary Sewer Existing Water Main land Use ,~"""' Industrial Land Use Commercial/Recreation Land Use Open Space Recreation Land Use Project Boundary c. C. CROSS-SECTION Cross-sections of trail construction are enclosed. ~-' ---------- ------------------ - -------.--. -- ------- c. c:~> ........- c>-. 6~. ~ 3. Asphalt;. Coac,.'. S- An'.I.'. Bas. App,ov.d Subl,.da \\cSIUge 111/1 6 ~ fI/;""lppi .......~ ¡" f= Figure 15 On-Street Pavement Symbols for Bicycle Lane Figura 16 Bicycle Path Cross-Section GRASS SHOULDER It. I I I , I BICYCLE I PEDESTRIAN TR,UL 10 ' GRASS SHOULDER EXISTING PAVEMENT TYPICAL SECTION A . NOT TO SCALE ~ 1. ALL CURVES MUST BE SUPER ELEVATED TO 31. (SEE RP-1) 2. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR POSITIVE DRAINAGE. 3. TRANSITION DISTANCE FOR ALL CURVES SHALL BE 25'. . . II " Ç') D. SKETCH PLAN Enclosed is a Development Plan that shows public improvements in plan view and cross-section. D. - - t Wdff Works Park ~ Th. Hawthorne Street Peninsula G....at Lawn Gord.na For Th. Ci<y Of Dubuque, 10'" ""M Section Through Peninsula Park Features ~ 1 Accessible Pier ""'~"""'" 2 Boat Ramp I< Parking 3 Butlertly Garden 4 Play Structure 5 Council Ring <_v- a Great Lawn 7 Floodwall Mississippi River '" 8,'Floodwall 'Path Flood of 85 9 Memorial Sculpture 1d'arklng BO v,""".. r.... 1l~':,~~~ 112~~~~t's 3 i:r:rmation '114 ~~:~t8ockS 15 Riverfront Path 18~~t~ellne 17~~~:n 18 Well ~ Utilities 19 Building //'\. / \ E. E. ITEMIZED BREAKDOWN Please see the attached itemized budget for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Water Works Park project. The total budget for Water Works Park is $1,916,400. Phase 1 of Water Works Park is estimated to cost $1,502,403. Phase 2 is estimated to cost $413,987. At this time, we are requesting grant funding of $200,000 from the Federal Recreational Trails Program for Phase 1. The City of Dubuque has approximately $995,000 budgeted for Water Works Park. We anticipate that the balance of $307,400 needed for park development will come from federal, state and/or private sources, including other grants. September 28, 2004 STATEMENT OF PROBABLE COST--- PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION Water Works Park City of Dubuque, iowa CSI Number Description SITE PREPARATION 3000 022308801000 Stripping, strip topsoil, clay, med hard, 300 HP dozer, ideal condtn 6000 022208751710 Site demolition, pavement removal, bituminous roads, 3" thick 75 022302003000 Clear & grub, chipping stumps, to 18" deep, 12" dia 75 022302007080 Clear & grub, tree rmv, congested area, aerial lift truck, 12" dia 10000 023104400100 Pine grade, large area 12000 023104600100 Loam or topsoil, remove and stkpile on site, 200 h.p dozer, 300' haui 12000 023104600700 Loam or topsoil, furnish & place, truck dumped, screened, 4" deep Unit Bare Mat. Bare Labor Bare Total Totallnc!. O&P Note C,Y. $0 $510 $2,160 $2,819 S.Y. $0 $9,120 $17,880 $25,661 Ea. $0 $911 $1,534 $2,228 Ea. $0 $12,450 $22,500 $32,805 S.Y. $0 $2,100 $4,700 $6,696 C.Y. $0 $7,800 $26,400 $35,122 S.Y. $16,080 $3,120 $21,960 $27,605 Qty PAVING 6000 027202000050 Paving Base course, Trails, crushed 3/4" stone, compacted, 3" deep 7000 027202000300 Paving Base course, Roadways, crushed 3/4" stone, compacted to 12" deep 63000 027403150500 Roadway Asphaltic concrete paving base course 3"thick 63000 027403150900 Roadway Asphaltic concrete paving sand finish course 1"thick 80 027665500800 Lines on pvmt, parking stall, paint, white, 4" wide 2500 027702250442 Concrete Curbs, curb and gutter, steel forms, 30" wide, straight 6000 027752750100 Trails, no base, asphaltic conc, 2.5" thick 4050 027752750400 Trails, conc, 3000 PSI, CIP w/6x6 mesh, broom fin, no base, 6" T 35 023703000100 Rip-rap @ Riverwall Trails, machine placed for slope protection 1000 027802000200 Brick paving, 4" x 8" x 2-1/4", without joints (4.5 bricks/S.P.) 80 028407001100 Parking barriers, wheei stops, precast conc w/dowels, 8" x 13" x 6'-0" 1000 033102406850 Conc in place, stairs, not incl safety treads, cast on grnd, 3'-6" wide 675 033102407050 Concrete in place, stair landings, cast on ground 180 055207000030 Railing, pipe, aluminum, 2 rail, clear anodized 1 Reconstruct Boat Ramp & Parking 1 Lake Street Entry S.Y. S.Y. S.P. S.P. Stall loP. S,Y. S.P. C.Y. S.P. Ea. LP Nost S.P. loP. LS LS LANDSCAPING 0 028108000900 Sprinkler irrigation system, residential system, 1-1/2" supply 0 028108001470 Sprinkler irr sys, backflow pvntr,bronze,0-175 PSI,wlv, tst cocks, 2" 0 028108001380 Sprinkler irr sys, controller valve boxes, 12" square box 0 028108001410 Sprinkler, electromech cntrl14 day,3-60 min,auto start 23/day, 12 sta 0 028108001510 Sprinkler irr sys, pressure vacuum breaker, brass, 15-150 PSI, 2" 0 029105000100 Mulch, aged barks, 3" deep, hand spread 0 029122750010 Perennial Plants 10000 029205001100 Seeding, hydro or air seeding for Ig areas, WI wood fiber mulch added 0 029300500680 Shrubs and trees, juniper, ketleerie, 2-1/2'-3' 0 029300501100 Shrubs and trees, yew, hicksi, 2'-2-1/2' 0 029304102000 Shrubs, deciduous, amelanchier, 2'-3', b & b 0 029304104400 Shrubs, deciduous, spirea, 3'-4', b & b 0 029304104500 Shrubs, broadleaf evergreen, in prep beds, Viburnum, 3'-4', B&B 0 029306802100 Plant bed preparation, mix planting soil, skid steer loader 0 029309000300 Trees, deciduous, birch, 6'-8', 3 stems S.P. Ea, Ea. Ea. Ea, S.Y. EA S.Y, Ea. Ea. Ea. Ea. Ea. C.Y. Ea. $17,460 $83,650 $33,390 $11,970 $237 $14,625 $23,640 $6,521 $368 $4,600 $2,400 $4,190 $931 $2,898 $1,800 $2,520 $4,410 $1,890 $800 $4,325 $9,480 $4,536 $261 $6,430 $540 $10,350 $1,836 $1,062 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $700 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,920 $91,420 $44,100 $17,010 $1,040 $18,950 $34,320 $11,057 $928 $10,030 $2,940 $14,840 $2,822 $4,055 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,400 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $27,994 $109,620 $55,112 $21,092 $1,382 $24,705 $45,684 $15,309 $1,229 $13,122 $3,758 $23,220 $4,301 $5,638 $207,900 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,320 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 029309001600 Tree6, deciduou6, in bed6, B&B, Maple, red, 8'-10', 1.5" caliper Ea. $0 $0 $0 $0 0 029309000500 Tree6, deciduou6, crabapple, 6'-8' Ea. $0 $0 $0 $0 0 029453100051 Edging, aluminum alloy, including 6take6, 1/8" x 4", black paint L.F. $0 $0 $0 $0 FURNISHINGS 0 028706100510 Benche6, 6t bar6tock ped W/back6, 2" x 3" wd rail6, 4' long, 8' long Ea. $0 $0 $0 $0 0 028708000400 Tra6h receptacle, fibergla66, circular, 2' diameter, 2'-6" high Ea. $0 $0 $0 $0 0 028807000200 Bike Rack Ea. $0 $0 $0 $0 0 028807000200 T ele6cope6 Ea. $0 $0 $0 $0 Picnic Tables 0 029455000010 Planter6, preca6t, conc, 6andbla6ted, 48" dia, 24" high Ea. $0 $0 $0 $0 PLAYGROUND 0 028807000400 Playground eqpt, Allowance LS $0 0 029105001900 Safety Surface, wood chip6, 12" deep, hand 6pread S.Y. $0 $0 $0 $0 STRUCTURES 1250 TOILET FACILITIES SF $125,000 2 COUNCIL RING - 2- 20' DIAMETER RINGS 1500 028304000800 Stone wi, retaining wi, random 6tone, 6' to 10' hi, 2' thk, dry 6et S.F. $24,000 $24,000 $48,000 $52,500 700 033102405001 Conc in pi, 61b on GR, ine! textured fin, NO form6/reinf, 4" thk S.F. $2,800 $4,200 $5,600 $7,000 SIGNAGE 0 028907000600 Sign6, guide & directional 6ign6, 12" x 18", reflectorized w/po6t Ea. $0 $0 $0 $0 0 028907001500 Sign6, add to abv for 6teel pO6t5, galvanized, 10'-0" upright, bolted Ea. $0 $0 $0 $0 1 Identification LS $0 1 Informational LS $0 UTILITIES 12 033102401320 Light Pole-Concrete in place, col6, round, tied, 20" diameter, avg reinforcing EA $3,780 $2,724 $6,852 $9,655 12 165203002750 Exterior fixture6, roadway area lumina ire, metal halide, 400 watt Ea. $4,560 $1,392 $5,952 $7,582 12 165203003000 Exterior fixt6, light pole6, anchor ba6e, wlo conc ba6e, alum, 20' H Ea. $6,660 $2,604 $9,834 $12,830 12 165203003800 Exterior fixt6,light pole6,anchor ba6e,wlo conc ba6e,alum,1 brkt arm Ea. $840 $384 $1,224 $1,620 30 165203002650 Exterior fixt6, Bollard Lighting Ea. $14,850 $3,810 $18,660 $23,814 Water Service LS $56,400 Sanitary Sewer LS $30,000 Electric Service LS $21,000 Total6 $282,449 $126,065 $473,087 $1,074,722 SITE LAYOUT 2% $21,494 BOND 1% $10,747 CONTRACTOR OH&P 15% $161,208 CONTINGENCY 107. $126,817 PROFESSIONAL FEES 7% $97,649 EXPENSES EST. $9,765 PROJECT COST $1,502,403 September 28, 2004 PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT OF PROBABLE COST Water Works Park City of Dubuque, iowa Qty 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CSI Number Description SITE PREPARATION 022308801000 Stripping, strip topsoil, clay, med hard, 300 HP dozer, ideal condtn 022208751710 Site demolition, pavement removal, bituminous roads, 3" thick 022302003000 Clear & grub, chipping stumps, to 18" deep, 12" dia 022302007080 Clear & grub, tree rmv, congested area, aerial lift truck, 12" dia 023104400100 Fine grade, large area 023104600100 Loam or topsoil, remove and stkpile on site, 200 h.p dozer, 300' haul 023104600700 Loam or topsoil, furnish & place, truck dumped, screened, 4" deep Unit Bare Mat. 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O&P Note C.Y. $0 $0 $0 $0 S.Y. $0 $0 $0 $0 Ea. $0 $0 $0 $0 Ea. $0 $0 $0 $0 S.Y. $0 $0 $0 $0 C.Y. $0 $0 $0 $0 S.Y. $0 $0 $0 $0 S.Y. $0 $0 $0 $0 S.Y. $0 $0 $0 $0 S.F. $0 $0 $0 $0 S.F. $0 $0 $0 $0 Stall $0 $0 $0 $0 loF. $0 $0 $0 $0 S.Y. $0 $0 $0 $0 S.F. $0 $0 $0 $0 C.Y. $0 $0 $0 $0 S.F. $0 $0 $0 $0 Ea. $0 $0 $0 $0 LF Nosl $0 $0 $0 $0 S.F. $0 $0 $0 $0 loF. $0 $0 $0 $0 LS $0 lS $0 S.F. $2,800 $2,900 $5,700 $10,000 Ea. $213 $205 $418 $555 Ea. $1,380 $4,200 $5,580 $8,150 Ea. $242 $1,025 $1,267 $4,000 Ea. $148 $205 $353 $1,000 S.Y. $1,600 $1,800 $3,400 $4,600 EA $15,000 $15,000 $30,000 $38,880 S.Y. $400 $140 $680 $864 Ea. $2,250 $1,115 $3,365 $4,250 Es. $2,100 $1,860 $3,960 $5,250 Ea. $4,400 $980 $5,380 $6,400 Ea. $2,150 $795 $2,945 $3,600 Ea. $1,920 $1,925 $5,270 $6,650 C.Y. $42,000 $13,300 $56,000 $63,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PAVING 027202000050 Paving Base course, Trails, crushed 3/4" stone, compacted, 3" deep 027202000300 Paving Base course, Roadways, crushed 3/4" stone, compacted to 12" deep 027403150500 Roadway Asphaltic concrete paving base course 3"thick 027403150900 Roadway Asphaltic concrete paving sand finish course l"thick 027665500800 Lines on pvmt, parking stall, paint, white, 4" wide 027702250442 Concrete Curbs, curb and gutter, steel forms, 30" wide, straight 027752750100 Trails, no base, asphaltic conc, 2.5" thick 027752750400 Trails, conc, 3000 PSI, CIP wl6x6 mesh, broom fin, no base, 6" T 023703000100 Rip-rap @ Riverwall Trails, machine placed for slope protection 027802000200 Brick paving, 4" x 8" x 2-1/4", without joints (4.5 bricksIS.F.) 028407001100 Parking barriers, wheel stops, precast conc w/dowels, 8" x 13" x 6'-0" 033102406850 Conc In place, stairs, not incl safety treads, cast on grnd, 3'-6" wide 033102407050 Concrete in place, stair landings, cast on ground 055207000030 Railing, pipe, aluminum, 2 rail, clear anodized Reconstruct Boat Ramp & Parking Lake Street Entry LANDSCAPING 10000 028108000900 Sprinkler irrigation system, residential system, 1-1/2" supply 1 028108001470 Sprinkler irr sys, backftow pvntr,bronze,O-175 PSI,wlv, tst cocks, 2" 100 028108001380 Sprinkier irr sys, controller valve boxes, 12" square box 1 028108001410 Sprinkler, electromech cntrl14 day,3-60 min,auto start 23/day, 12 sta 1 028108001510 Sprinkler irr sys, pressure vacuum breaker, brass, 15-150 PSI, 2" 1000 029105000100 Mulch, aged barks, 3" deep, hand spread 3000 029122750010 Perennial Plants 2000 029205001100 Seeding, hydro or air seeding for Ig areas, WI wood fiber mulch added 100 029300500680 Shrubs and trees, juniper, ketleerie, 2-1/2'-3' 100 029300501100 Shrubs and trees, yew, hicksi, 2'-2-1/2' 100 029304102000 Shrubs, deciduous, amelanchier, 2'-3', b & b 100 029304104400 Shrubs, deciduous, spirea, 3'-4', b & b 100 029304104500 Shrubs, broadleaf evergreen, in prep beds, Viburnum, 3'-4', B&B 7000 029306802100 Plant bed preparation, mix planting soil, skid steer loader 100 029309000300 Trees, deciduous, birch, 6'-8', 3 stems 100 029309001600 Trees, deciduous, in beds, B&B, Maple, red, 8'-10', 1.5" caliper 50 029309000500 Trees, deciduous, crabapple, 6'-8' 1000 029453100051 Edging, aluminum alloy, including stakes, 1/8" x 4", black paint Ea. Ea. Ea. LF. $9,050 $3,850 $15,750 $10,000 $5,000 $7,700 $12,500 $15,000 $6,000 $1,925 $9,350 $10,000 $1,620 $1,430 $3,050 $4,030 $13,350 $683 $14,033 $15,750 $2,440 $106 $2,546 $2,840 $630 $82 $712 $830 $630 $82 $712 $830 $1,360 $96 $1,456 $1,660 $72,000 $1,200 $1,600 $2,800 $3,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,800 $600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $117,883 $63,004 $187,227 $296,139 27. $5,923 1% $2,961 15% $44,421 10% $34,944 7% $26,907 EST. $2,691 $413,986 15 10 2 2 FURNISHINGS 028706100510 Benches, st barstock ped W/backs, 2" x 3" wd rails, 4' long, 8' long 028708000400 Trash receptacle, fiberglass, circular, 2' diameter, 2'-6" high 028807000200 Bike Rack 028807000200 Telescopes Picnic Tables 029455000010 Planters, precast, conc, sandblasted, 48" dia, 24" high Ea. Ea. Ea. Ea. Ea. 4 1 400 PLAYGROUND 028807000400 Playground eqpt, Allowance 029105001900 Safety Surface, wood chips. 12" deep, hand spread lS S.Y. STRUCTURES 0 2 0 0 TOilEr FACiLITIES COUNCil RING - 2- 20' DIAMETER RINGS 028304000800 Stone wi, retaining wi, random stone, 6' to 10' hi, 2' thk, dr)' set 033102405001 Conc in pi, sib on GR, incl textured fin, NO formslreinf, 4" thk S.F. S.F. SF 0 0 1 1 SIGNAGE 028907000600 Signs, guide & directional signs, 12" x 18", reflectorized w/post 028907001500 Signs, add to abv for steel posts, galvanized, 10'-0" upright, bolted Identification Informational Ea. Ea. lS lS 0 0 0 0 0 UTILITIES 033102401320 Light Pole-Concrete in place, cols, round, tied, 20" diameter, avg reinforcing 165203002750 Exterior fixtures, roadway area luminaire, metal halide, 400 watt 165203003000 Exterior fixts, light poles, anchor base, wlo conc base, alum, 20' H 165203003800 Exterior fixts,lIght poles,anchor base,wlo conc base,alum,1 brkt arm 165203002650 Exterior fixts, Bollard Lighting Water Service Sanitar)' Sewer Electric Service Totals EA Ea. Ea. Ea. Ea. lS LS LS SITE lAYOUT BOND CONTRACTOR OH&P CONTINGENCY PROFESSIONAL FEES EXPENSES PROJECT COST F. F. TIME SCHEDULE Estimated project dates for start and completion for Phase 1 are: Start - Spring 2005 Completion - Fall 2006 G. G. OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT The signed Resolution and Certificate of City Clerk will follow the October 4, 2004 City Council meeting. The City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department, which operates and maintains the City's trail system, in cooperation with the City's Water Department, will oversee the construction and maintenance of Water Works Park. The City of Dubuque Police Department and Leisure Services Department will be involved to assure safety in the park with police officers and park rangers. H. NARRATIVE discussing the extent to which adjacent property owners have been informed of the proposed project and an assessment of their acceptance. The Dubuque Riverfront Plan, which Water Works Park is a part of, was adopted in March of 1994. The Plan was a true collaborative effort among City government, riverfront property owners and businesses, special interest groups and the public-at-Iarge. These entities set an action agenda for riverfront revitalization with high priority given to the river and to the creation of bike/hike trails and complimentary projects. The City of Dubuque adopted the Heritage Trail Master Plan in October of 1996 after numerous public meetings and public hearings. Over 300 residents and numerous businesses along the riverfront and others in the community were notified of these public workshops through newsletters. The workshop attendees identified the need for a Water Works Park trailhead during this planning process, and expressed public support and appreciation for the Heritage Trail Master Plan. The City of Dubuque undertook the design study for Water Works Park in 1995-1997. A design consultant and City staff met with key stakeholders to identify issues and goals, develop a series of park layout plans, and to reach consensus on the selected park design. This planning process included adjacent property owners and businesses leasing adjacent City-owned land. Prior to selection of a preferred design, the City Council took public input at meetings on the design alternatives. The City Council has included the selected design and budget for Water Works Park in public hearings on the annual budget since 1998. Water Works Park is part of the capital improvement program for the Leisure Services Department. The City of Dubuque's annual budget process involves public notices and public hearings on the capital improvement program for the Leisure Services Department. PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA POINT SYSTEM IOWA FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM 1. Describe the degree to which the project provides for innovative recreational trail sharing to accommodate motorized and non-motorized recreational trail use. Water Works Park is located in the city of Dubuque on the Hawthorne Street peninsula. The site is 3.4 acres, and surrounded by the main channel of the Mississippi River on the east, a pleasure craft harbor on the west, and boat ramp at the southern tip. It is at the juncture of the Mississippi River and Peosta Channel, and is bordered by Hawthorne Street, Lake Street, and Harbor Drive. The peninsula, which lies entirely south of the flood protection levee, lacks bicycle and pedestrian access. Water Works Park will enhance the appearance of the area, and serve as a major trailhead for the Heritage Trail Riverfront System, a 14-mile bike/hike trail system of on- street routes and off-road paved trails. The park site is a prominent river promontory that provides an excellent point to watch the river and boating activity. The 930 feet long Riverfront Trail and the 460 feet long Shoreline Trail in Water Works Park will link with the Eagle Point Park route of the Heritage Trail Riverfront System, and the Dubuque Jaycees Trail along Peosta Channel. Water Works Park serves as a trailhead to several existing bike/hike trails as well as offering two new trails with adjacent amenities, and will enhance community enjoyment and the tourist experience. The park will offer easy access for persons with disabilities, and families with young children in strollers as well as bicyclists. Water Works Park will also serve residents who work or live in the area as well as tourists who are on their way to other attractions in the city. 2. Describe the degree to which the project provides for the greatest number of compatible recreational purposes including, but not limited to, those recreational purposes such as bicycling, mountain biking, cross country skiing, hiking/jogging/fitness/nature trail activities, horseback riding, snowmobiling, aquatic or water activities and vehicular traffic by motorcycle or all-terrain vehicles. Water Works Park will be a place of multi-use activities and amenities for visitors of all ages. People can gather for concerts or festivals, bike, hike, jog, walk, nature trail activities, fish, enjoy. The park will also provide a picnic and rest area for residents and visitors, and feature interpretive signage. As a combined trailhead for the Dubuque Jaycees Trail on the riverfront, and the Heritage Trail Riverfront System, Water Works Park and the trails gives Dubuque residents and visitors access to many recreational opportunities, including bicycling, hiking, jogging, fitness, and nature trail activities. WaterWorks Park also provides access to aquatic activities such as sailing, canoeing, and the use of motorized watercraft. The new city park will feature two new bike and hike trails: the 930 feet long Riverfront Trail and the 460 feet long Shoreline Trail. A Great Lawn is proposed for the center of the park on the shallow well field. It will feature landscaping, and perennial butterfly and shade gardens. The plan includes the use of trees interspersed throughout the park. Installation of water line extensions and buried utilities will help support the use of the Great Lawn as an enhanced passive recreation area, with space to accommodate community activities including the Dubuque Symphony events, the Catfish Festival, and other special events and festivals open to the public. The Riverfront Trail will circle the Great Lawn. Park visitors may enjoy the beauty of the Mississippi River from handicapped- accessible river views along the Shoreline Trail on the east bank of the peninsula. Picnic areas will feature native limestone council rings that mirror the WPA era council rings at nearby Eagle Point Park. The playground area will be located between the Riverfront Trail and the Shoreline Trail, and will feature a play structure for children. Visitors who want to fish or enjoy the view of the river will enjoy the handicapped- accessible fishing pier, which will be constructed along the Shoreline Trail. The actual design configuration of the fishing pier will be determined through consultation with the Army Corp of Engineers. The plan also calls for an upgraded boat launch facility, with paved parking for vehicles towing trailers. The park also will provide access to public and private boat docks to accommodate large and small boats. Water Works Park will have a public information center with infomoational signs and handicapped accessible public rest rooms anchoring the north end of the Great Lawn. There is a need for a wastewater dumping station to accommodate food service vendors during festivals. The lighting, signage, and paving will address the uniqueness of the site. Power lines will be placed underground to enhance the appearance of the peninsula. Numerous bird species have been identified in the area of Water Works Park, including the American Bald eagle, peregrine falcon, great blue heron, tern, mallard, wood duck, Canada geese, and many songbirds. The area is also home to the river otter, beaver, muskrat, woodchuck, and red fox. More than twenty species of fish have been documented in the area. Water Works Park is also in close proximity to other public recreational facilities on Schmitt Island, which include MacAleece Sports Complex and Miller-Riverview Park. MacAleece Sports Complex, on the south side of Schmitt Island, offers baseball and soccer fields, an inline skate park, playground equipment, public rest rooms, concessions stand, a water fountain, and off-street parking. 2 Miller-Riverview Park, on the north side of Schmitt Island, offers primitive camp sites, recreational vehicle (RV) camp sites with water and electrical services, an RV dumping station, public rest rooms and showers, picnic tables and pavilions, playground equipment, parking, fishing in the Mississippi River and Heron Pond, bird watching, and hiking and biking on the Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail. Adjacent to Miller- Riverview Park is the Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino. The recreational benefits and opportunities of Water Works Park for tourists and residents of the community are: » To increase public access to the riverfront wildlife habitat and trails, especially for persons with disabilities without negatively impacting the area. » To increase public awareness and appreciation of the importance of the trails, wildlife habitat and riverfront life in Dubuque and along the Mississippi River. » To provide an educational and recreational resource for the area while protecting and enhancing the riverfront and wildlife habitat, and wildlife populations. » To increase tourism and community use of the attractions in an underutilized area of the Dubuque community that is known for beauty and tranquility. Water Works Park attractions will include: barge and boat watching, bald eagle and bird watching, walking, bicycling, picnicking, butterflying, fishing, boating, and expanded opportunities for special events and festivals open to the public. » To increase usage by approximately 50% because of added amenities convenience and new attractions on the Heritage Trail Riverfront System during the next two to three years. » To boost the use of retail businesses in the area. The area features a variety of retail sales and service businesses that will augment Water Works Park. » To help fulfill the goals of the Heritage Trail Master Plan and increase use of the Heritage Trail Riverfront System and the other attractions in the city of Dubuque. » To provide an added attraction for the Dubuque community and tourists to enjoy while visiting the America's River project at the Port of Dubuque which is in close proximity to the proposed Water Works Park. 3. Describe the degree to which the project facilitates access and use of trails by older citizens, economically disadvantaged citizens, persons with disabilities, and other special populations and groups. Walking and bicycling, fishing and boating are great physical activities and have social and health benefits for older citizens, people who are economically disadvantaged, 3 persons with disabilities, and other special populations or groups. Barge and boat watching, bald eagle watching, walking, bicycling, picnicking, fishing, boating, and expanded opportunities for special events and festivals offer access to social opportunities. Water Works Park is centrally located, and is in close proximity to U.S. Highway 151, U.S. Highway 52, and U.S. Highway 20, and offers the perfect setting on the Mississippi River to gather with family and friends. Water Works Park users of the Shoreline and Riverfront recreational trails in the park will share a sense of community as they explore some of the most scenic vistas in the tri-state area. Many citizens from all over the City of Dubuque currently use the Dubuque Jaycees Trail and Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail regularly for walking, biking, and jogging. Water Works Park will add two new trail opportunities in the area for people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds to come together for the enjoyment of concerts, festivals, and other cultural and recreational activities. The possibility of meeting new people and making new friends can positively impact the lives of visitors to the park. The Heritage Trail Riverfront System and Water Works Park will connect with many of Dubuque's low to moderate income neighborhoods to provide a low cost or no cost outing for families. The area is also home to minority families. Water Works Park can provide a place for family reunions, and an opportunity to get to know one's neighbors. The area is also home to older adults who have lived in the neighborhood for many years. Water Works Park provides a pleasant destination that is in walking distance to their homes. Water Works Park will provide improved access to the riverfront for persons with disabilities, families with young children, bicyclists, and boaters. The parking lot will also provide handicapped-accessible designated spaces that will be convenient for persons with disabilities. The City of Dubuque is an Equal Opportunity employer, and has both an affirmative action plan and an accessibility plan for facilities. 4. Describe the degree to which the project provides development of trail linkages. Water Works Park is all about trail linkages. The Riverfront Trail and the Shoreline Trail in the park will link to other components of the 14 mile Heritage Trail Riverfront System, including the Dubuque Jaycees Trail along Peosta Channel. The park will also create a connecting trailhead for the Heritage Trail Riverfront System. The Heritage Trail Riverfront System runs throughout the city, beginning at 32nd Street on the city's north end, and then through north end neighborhoods and the downtown to the Mines of Spain State Recreational Area south of Dubuque. The trail system utilizes signed routes on city streets and off-road trail segments. 4 Water Works Park will feature the 930 feet long Riverfront bike/hike Trail through the park, and the 460 feet long Shoreline Trail along the Mississippi River. Both bike/hike trails will link to the Heritage Trail Riverfront System, and the Dubuque Jaycees Trail. WaterWorks Park is linked to the Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail on Schmitt Island, which is north of Water Works Park, via the Dubuque Jaycees Trail The Dubuque Jaycees Trail, which parallels the Peosta Channel and Water Works Park, is a 12-foot riverfront trail that accommodates hikers, bikers, and joggers. The Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail, another of the important links to Water Works Park, provides an excellent opportunity to experience and learn about the wetlands of the Mississippi River and enjoy other recreational opportunities on Schmitt Island. It is the only trail adjacent to an ecologically significant natural area in the of Dubuque. 5. Describe the degree to which the project creates opportunities for partnerships between trail users, private interests within the area and public agencies. Water Works Park is a component of the America's River project, a partnership of the of the city of Dubuque, the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, the Dubuque County Historical Society, Dubuque county, Platinum Hospitality, the state of Iowa, and numerous federal agencies. This partnership has garnered millions of dollars from private organizations as well as local, state, and federal agencies for trail development and riverfront improvements in Dubuque. The Water Works Park project will demand close working relationships between state and federal entities to assure the success of the project. The city of Dubuque will establish partnerships with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corp of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Iowa Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Water Works Park will also require close cooperation between the city of Dubuque and retail businesses in the area such as the Dubuque Marina and Bowling and Beyond. The key to success will be cooperation and communication from all parties to ensure success of Water Works Park. The project area features a variety of retail sales and service businesses that will augment the trailhead at the park. To the north is a bowling alley, a municipal swimming pool, Lock and Dam # 11, and Eagle Point Park. To the south is Schmitt Island, which is home to the Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino, Heron Pond Wetlands, and Miller-Riverview Park, a picnic and camping park. To the west are the Dubuque Marina, The Yardarm restaurant, the pleasure-craft harbor, and the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park. 5 5,. ~ ~ NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM & AQUARIUM IN ASSOCIATION WITH THe SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION September 27,2004 Mr. Steve Bowman Iowa Dept. of Transportation 800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 Dear Steve: I am writing to support the City of Dubuque's request for funding for Water Works Park from the Federal Recreation Trails Grant program. As a partner with the city in the $188 million America's River project, we strongly endorse creating public amenities that enhance the quality of life, provide for healthful activities of local citizens and visitors, and reclaim and improve abandoned or underutilized public space. Over ten years of planning, fundraising and hard work by a broad base of our citizenry in the private and public sectors has resulted in the reclamation of the riverÍÌ'ont and the establishment of a national interpretive center for the Mississippi River and other world class amenities, all joined by a network oftrails or walkways. Water Works Park will serve as a major trailhead for the Heritage Trail RiverÍÌ'ont System, a 14- mile bikelhike trail system of on-street routes and off-road paved trails. The park site is a prominent river promontory that provides an excellent point to watch the river and boating activity. It will be linked to the Eagle Point Park route of the Heritage Trail Riverfront System, and the Dubuque Jaycees Trail along Peosta Channel. As a key partner in the success of Dubuque 's America's River project, we support the continued investment in what has become a model for riverfront redevelopment for the state and the region. Allover this country and throughout the world communities are refocusing long overdue attention on river and lake ÍÌ'onts. Trails are a consistent ingredient in these successful redevelopment programs. Please assist us in funding the trailhead development at Water Works Park. Do not hesitate to contact me should you require additional information. Dubuq".low.52001 563.557.9545 Fox 563.583.1241 www.ri'ermuseum.com Ap"'p,rtyo(~,O"b"q",C,"otyHí""i,,'S"i"y 6, . 'FM~. . Oky Doky Food Marts' Iron Kettle Deli . The "Bakers". Property Management . Franchisee of A & W Restaurants P.O. Box 300, Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0300 Shipping: 1250 10wa St. Dubuque, 10wa 52001 Phone: 319-556-8050 FAX: 319-582-6334 14 September 2004 Steven Bowman Iowa Department of Transportation 800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 Dear Mr. Bowman: The Heritage Trail Rivernont System continues to grow in popularity. It truly is an asset to Dubuque and the tri-state area. The development of Water Works Park would not only enhance the use of the trail system, but would also promote a variety of outdoor activities in that area. The Mississippi river is everyone's river to enjoy and to learn ITom. The Dubuque area has made a solid commitment to sharing the banks of the Mississippi. The creation of Water Works Park is a continuation of that commitment. Our company supports this project. ~ Thomas Thompson Vice-president (;.. Leisure Services Department 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3010 (563) 589-4263 office (563) 5894391 lax (563) 589-4193 TOD www.cityoidubuque.org 5~ ~ck~ September 13, 2004 Mr. Steven Bowman Federal Recreation Trails Grant Application Dear Mr. Bowman: The purpose of this letter is to express my support for the City of Dubuque's Federal Recreation Trails Grant Application for construction of Water \lVorks Park. Currently, Dubuque has only one park along the Missìs~ippi Hiver and we have numerous requests from our citizens to have more access to the river. This project develops existing city property into a large park. Highlights of this development include: Revision of the traffic flow so that vehicles would not travel along the main channel of the river. This frees up a lot of space for pedestrian access and creation of the park setting. enhancement of the boat landing ramp construction of a public rest room facility creation of a trailhead along the most popular hiking and biking trail in the city hiking trail around the exterior of the property landscaping of the entire area creation of council rings to view the river This will be a very busy park when development is completed. consideration of this grant application is very much appredated. Your GDS:et Sincerely, l!J!:::t! Leisure Services Manager Service People Integrity R""",nslbility Innovation Teamwork During the development of the Dubuque Jaycees Trail, which adjoins Water Works Park, the city involved the owners of industrial property along the trail. The industry executives saw the trail system and the Water Works Park project as amenities for their employees' physical fitness and well-being. 6. Describe the degree to which the project is identified in, or furthers a goal of Iowa's Recreation Plan 1995 (SCORP), the Iowa Trails Plan, or a regional/county/municipal plan. The Water Works Park project is closely aligned to existing goals, priorities, and objectives of both state and local planning efforts. The Heritage Trail Riverfront System is part of the backbone system of the State Recreational Trail Plan, the Dubuque County Recreational Trail Plan, and the regional bike/hike trail component of the 2025 Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) Long Range Transportation Plan for the tri-state region. It is also the locally designated route through the city of Dubuque for the Mississippi River Trail (MRT). According to the Iowa Statewide Comprehensive Statewide Plan (SCORP), the two most important values for quality trail experience are aesthetic beauty and natural area preservation. Water Works Park will offer views of some of the most beautiful areas in the tri-state area. As a major trailhead on the Heritage Trail Riverfront System, the park, surrounded by the main channel of the Mississippi River, the river bluffs of Wisconsin and Illinois and the lush foliage along the river, is an ideal area for a park that features all of the special amenities that Water Works Park offers. The planting of trees, a shade garden and a butterfly garden in Water Works Park will provide additional habitat for birds and insects. The butterfly garden at Water Works Park will offer an opportunity for the local chapter of the Audubon Society to participate in the North American Butterfly Association (NABA) Butterfly Counts. The NABA Butterfly Counts is an ongoing program of NABA to census the butterflies of North America and to publish the results. NABA is a non-profit organization that focuses on non-consumptive, recreational butterflying for public enjoyment and conservation of butterflies. According to the Iowa Statewide Comprehensive Statewide Plan (SCORP), the two most important values for quality trail experience are aesthetic beauty and natural area preservation. Water Works Park will offer views of some of the most beautiful areas in the tn-state area. As a major trailhead on the Heritage Trail Riverfront System, the park, surrounded by the main channel of the Mississippi River, the river bluffs of Wisconsin and Illinois and the lush foliage along the river, is an ideal area for a park that features all of the special amenities that Water Works Park offers. 6 The SCORP calls for the expansion and acquisition, development and management of existing. . . wetlands, recreation and wildlife areas and a need to increase awareness of wildlife diversity programs and non-consuming enjoyment of wildlife on all lands. The SCORP also states that trail users will spend money in a community, especially if there are other attractions in the immediate area. The SCaRP mentions that the use of trails can increase downtown revitalization, increase property values, and attract additional business. The Dubuque community and visitors will benefit from the addition of a park that will provide handicapped-accessible amenities, access for parents with children in strollers, and a wide variety of activities to enhance community enjoyment and the tourist experience. Water Works Park is also in the area of two other off-road bike/hike trails, the Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail on Schmitt Island and the Dubuque Jaycees Trail along the Peosta Channel. The creation of Water Works Park will add to Dubuque's reputation as a tourist destination, and provides a link to the Heritage Trail Riverfront System and other community attractions along the Mississippi River, such as the America's River project at the Port of Dubuque. Annual use on the Dubuque County Heritage Trail exceeds 60,000 people with an estimated 35% from out-of-town. Based on previous inquiries, the city anticipates that complimentary businesses will continue to open along the trails and in the Water Works Park area. The establishment of the park will improve the economic climate of the area, where there are currently restaurants, marinas, and retail and commercial businesses within a short biking or driving distance. The overall goals of the Iowa Open Spaces Program are to educate the citizens of the state about the needs and urgency of protecting the state's open spaces, plan for the protection of the state's significant open space areas, and acquire and protect those properties on a priority basis through a variety of appropriate means. The protection and enhancement of riverfront land will be a plus to the community of Dubuque and fulfill goals of the Iowa Open Spaces Program. Water Works Park offers an ideal opportunity for a partnership with local schools for student field trips to Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail and the Dubuque Jaycees Trail. According to the Statewide Trails Vision of the Iowa Department of Transportation, the ultimate goal of the Vision is to connect communities, parks, natural resources, shopping, employment and other amenities with a comprehensive, multi-modal, easily accessible trails system. The importance of Water Works Park is that it will connect to many other attractions in the community. It will also provide better accessibility to the Heritage Trail Riverfront System by offering a variety of amenities as a major trailhead on the trail system. The Heritage Trail Riverfront System runs throughout the city, connecting the Dubuque County Heritage Trail north of the city with the riverfront, the downtown area, and the Mines of Spain State Recreational Area south of Dubuque. The city of Dubuque has extended the Heritage Trail approximately 14 miles through the community and along the riverfront by utilizing signed routes on streets and off-road trail segments. The Dubuque Heritage Trail is part of the backbone system of the State Recreational Trail Plan, the Dubuque County Recreational Trail Plan, and the regional 7 bike/hike trail component of the 1995 Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) Long Range Transportation Plan for the tri-state region. Finally, Water Works Park fulfills many of the goals of the city of Dubuque's 1994 Riverfront Plan, which notes that as a river promontory, the Hawthorne Street Peninsula provides an excellent vantage point to watch the river and boating activity. The benefits of Water Works Park and the Riverfront and Shoreline Trails for tourists and residents of the community are: ~ To increase public access to the riverfront wildlife habitat and trails, especially for persons with disabilities without negatively impacting the area. ~ To increase public awareness and appreciation of the importance of the trails, wildlife habitat and riverfront life in Dubuque and along the Mississippi River. ~ To provide an educational and recreational resource for the area while protecting and enhancing the riverfront and wildlife habitat, and wildlife populations. ~ To increase tourism and community use of the attractions in an underutilized area of the Dubuque community that is known for beauty and tranquility. Water Works Park attractions will include: barge and boat watching, bald eagle and bird watching, walking, bicycling, picnicking, butterflying, fishing, boating, and expanded opportunities for special events and festivals open to the public. ~ To increase usage by approximately 50% because of added amenities convenience and new attractions on the Heritage Trail Riverfront System during the next two to three years. ~ To boost the use of retail businesses in the area. The area features a variety of retail sales and service businesses that will augment Water Works Park. ~ To help fulfill the goals of the Heritage Trail Master Plan and increase use of the Heritage Trail Riverfront System and the other attractions in the city of Dubuque. ~ To provide an added attraction for the Dubuque community and tourists to enjoy while visiting the America's River project at the Port of Dubuque which is in close proximity to the proposed Water Works Park. The Water Works Park project will maintain and protect the land on the Hawthorne Street peninsula, establish the Riverfront and Shoreline Trails in the park, improve public access to the area, provide wildlife habitat, and increase accessibility to the Mississippi River and other components of the Heritage Trail Riverfront System. Construction of the park will also protect and preserve the shallow wells on the Hawthorne Street peninsula. 8 This is an excellent time for the City of Dubuque to begin the Water Works Park project. We are celebrating a growth in economic development that has changed the face of the community from a city focused on industry to a community offering a synergy of industry, tourism, and technology. Dubuque, the oldest city in Iowa, enjoys the surrounding beauty of the Mississippi River, a rich cultural heritage, and an abundance of architectural history. We want to preserve and protect the land that lies on the Mississippi River, and Water Works Park will help us do that for future generations. The Dubuque community and visitors will benefit from the addition of a park and trails that will connect them to the Heritage Trail Riverfront System and the Dubuque Jaycees Trail. Water Works Park, serving as a trailhead to several existing bikelhike trails, will enhance community enjoyment and the tourist experience. Water Works Park is listed as the City's priority project for the 2004 update of the Dubuque County 5 Year REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection) Plan. The Dubuque County 5 Year REAP Plan also states that "it is the goal of the city of Dubuque's leisure Services Department to develop a safe, clean, functional and attractive system of parks and recreational facilities to meet the passive and active leisure needs of all residents and visitors .. Water Works Park is a key component of the Dubuque Riverfront Plan adopted in March of 1994. This plan was a true collaborative effort among city government, riverfront property owners and businesses, special interest groups and the public-at- large. These entities set an action agenda for riverfront revitalization with high priority given to the river and to the creation of bike/hike trails and complimentary projects. In addition, the 2002 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan contains goals for bike/hike trails, riverfront enhancement, and increased accessibility to the river within the community. Specifically, the Plan's recreation goals include: » To improve and expand recreational opportunities for adults, the elderly and the disabled » To enhance the visual attractiveness of the community and park system » To optimize the recreational amenities offered by the's riverfront Water Works Park will help to realize these goals. 9 7. Describe the degree to which the project uses the grant funds to leverage greater public or private investments (in the form of services and materials, as well as dollars.) The City of Dubuque has budgeted $995,000 for development of Water Works Park. The $1.9 million cost of the park's full development will be realized through state and federal grants as well as private participation. Private participation can include donations of cash, goods, and services for park development. The creation of Water Works Park adds to Dubuque's reputation as a tourist destination, and provides a link to the entire Heritage Trail Riverfront System and the community attractions along the Mississippi River. Annual use on the Heritage Trail exceeds 60,000 people with an estimated 35% from out-ot-town. Water Works Park provides an opportunity to make a connection to out of town visitors and international visitors from the Port of Dubuque area. Based on previous inquiries, the City anticipates that complimentary businesses will continue to open along the trails and the area of Water Works Park. There are currently restaurants, marinas, retail, and commercial businesses in the area, and the proximity of the Port of Dubuque and America's River project will enhance the use of existing businesses downtown and the possibility of new development. 8. Describe the degree of citizen involvement in proposal conception and implementation. a.) Project idea originated with trail users or a community group which has substantial knowledge of the area and its residents; and b.) The private sector, (including individual citizens, community groups or local business enterprises) has participated in development of the proposal idea and has made commitments of labor, money, or materials to support implementation. Water Works Park is a key component of the Dubuque Riverfront Plan adopted in March of 1994. This plan was a true collaborative effort among government, riverfront property owners and businesses, special interest groups and the public-at-Iarge. These entities set an action agenda for riverfront revitalization with high priority given to the river and to the creation of bike/hike trails and complimentary projects. In addition, the 2002 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan contains goals for bike/hike trails, riverfront enhancement, and increased accessibility to the river within the community. 10 Specifically, the Plan's recreation goals include: þ> To improve and expand recreational opportunities for adults, the elderly and the disabled þ> To enhance the visual attractiveness of the community and park system þ> To optimize the recreational amenities offered by the city's riverfront Water Works Park will help to realize these goals. The Dubuque Riverfront Plan, which Water Works Park is a part of, was adopted in March of 1994. The plan was a true collaborative effort among city government, riverfront property owners and businesses, special interest groups and the public-at- large. These entities set an action agenda for riverfront revitalization with high priority given to the river and to the creation of bike/hike trails and complimentary projects such as trailheads. The design study for Water Works Park was undertaken in 1995 -1997. The design consultant and City staff met with key stakeholders and adjacent businesses to identify issues and goals, to develop a series of park layout plans, and to reach consensus on the selected park design. Public input was taken at City Council meetings on the design alternatives prior to selection of a preferred design. The selected design and budget for Water Works Park has been included in the City Council's public hearings on the annual budget since 1998. Initial interest began with the city's community visioning process for the tri-state area in 1990-1992. Over 5,000 area residents participated in the process through telephone surveys, questionnaires, public forums, and public hearings. The Heritage Trail Master Plan was adopted in October of 1996 after numerous public meetings and public hearings. Over 300 residents and numerous businesses along the riverfront and others in the community were notified of these public workshops through newsletters. The need for a trailhead at Water Works Park was identified during this planning process. Public support and appreciation for the Heritage Trail Master Plan was expressed at these meetings. 9. Describe the degree to which the project ties into other trails; greenways; scenic corridors; or natural, cultural, historical, and recreational areas. The Water Works Park project ties into the entire Heritage Trail Riverfront System. The creation of the park provides a venue for interpretation of the historical, cultural, and natural resources of the Mississippi River in Dubuque and the tri-state area. Dubuque is the oldest city in Iowa, and has a rich heritage of historically significant districts and buildings for the community and visitors to enjoy. There are approximately 700 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 11 Water Works Park provides a linkage to the Dubuque Jaycees Trail, and the Heritage Riverfront Trail System Lock and Dam # 11 is north of Water Works Park, accessible via the Heritage Riverfront Trail System. Many visitors and residents like to watch the barges and boats lock through here, as well as watch for bald eagles and peregrine falcons. The park is also near the Great River Road that runs through Dubuque from Highway 52 north near Sageville along Central Avenue (which is in the heart of the city), and then proceeds south on Highway 52 to Bellevue. Water Works Park will offer views of some of the most beautiful areas in the tri-state region, surrounded by the Mississippi River, the river bluffs of Wisconsin and Illinois, and the lush foliage along the river. Water Works Park is in an ideal area for a trailhead park, and features a parking lot, picnic areas, and other amenities that both residents and tourists can enjoy. The Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail, which will link to Water Works Park, via the Dubuque Jaycees Trail, loops around Miller-Riverview Park and the Heron Pond Wetlands on Schmitt Island. The trail gives Dubuque residents and visitors an opportunity to experience and learn about the wetlands of the Mississippi River and enjoy other recreational opportunities on Schmitt Island. It is the only trail adjacent to an ecologically significant natural area in the city of Dubuque. 10. Describe the degree of commitment to continue operation and maintenance of the project after grant money is no longer available. The City of Dubuque is committed to adequately maintaining and operating Water Works Park for its intended use as part of our park and trail systems following project completion. The City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department, in cooperation with the City's Water Department, will oversee the park construction and maintenance. The Leisure Services Department has a complement of full-time and seasonal employees in its Park Division that operate and maintain the public parks and trail systems in the community. The City of Dubuque Police Department and Leisure Services Department will also collaborate to assure safety in the park with police officers and park rangers. The City of Dubuque is financially sound, with a diverse and expanding tax base and revenues. The City is fiscally responsible, with adequate reserves and minimal debt service. Recently, the City's bond rating was upgraded to an Aa2 bond rating by Moody's Investments. The City's annual operating and capital budget is nearly $100 million and funds a full range of services. The annual operating budget is about $64,000,000. The annual capital budget is $37,000,000. 12 The City Council agrees to utilize budgeted funds to provide the financial match for this project, should the application for Water Works Park be approved. In the event that the application is approved, the City Council by resolution has provided its written assurance that the completed Water Works Park project will be maintained adequately for its intended public use for a minimum of twenty (20) years following project completion. The community has a stable and diversified manufacturing base and a growing service sector. Dubuque is the major retail, medical, education and employment center for the tri-state area. Tourism continues to be a major economic force in the community. government works in collaboration with the private sector to promote economic development. Having quality livable neighborhoods with a variety of parks and trails is a long-standing priority of the City Council. 13 PHOTOGRAPHS The description key for the photographs of the Water Works Park project site on the Hawthorne Street peninsula: Photograph A- looking southeast toward the Wisconsin bluffs, showing the shallow well field (lawn area) , the Dubuque Marina, and the pleasure-craft harbor Photograph B- looking east toward the Wisconsin bluffs and the main channel of the Mississippi River. Note the well pumping station. Photograph C- looking south toward the Wisconsin bluffs with the main channel of the Mississippi River on the left and the shallow well field on the right. Photograph D- looking north from the tip of the peninsula toward Lock and Dam # 11. Note the Flood Wall Memorial sculpture. Photograph E- looking north from the tip of the peninsula to Eagle Point Park on the Mississippi River bluffs above Lock and Dam #11. Note the shallow well heads and the Flood Wall Memorial sculpture. Photograph F- looking north from the tip of the peninsula toward the future access off Harbor Drive. Note the shallow well heads and well pumping station on the peninsula, and the water tower in Eagle Point Park. Photograph G- aerial shot of Water Works Park looking south toward U.S. 151 Bridge to Wisconsin. Photograph H- possible themed play structure for future playground area. Photograph 1.- aerial view looking north over the tip of the peninsula toward Lock and Dam #11 and Eagle Point Park on the bluff. The Dubuque Marina and Bowling and Be- yond are to the west, and the municipal swimming pool to the northwest. To the east is the Mississippi River and bluffs in Wisconsin.