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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
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SUBJECT: FY 2012 Dubuque County REAP Plan -- City of Dubuque Update, Grant
Applications and City Representative on REAP Committee
DATE: July 25, 2011
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council approval of the
City of Dubuque's update of the Fiscal Year 2012 Dubuque County Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) plan, the attached resolution for submittal of a
Fiscal Year 2012 REAP grant application of $200,000 for land acquisition for E.B. Lyons
Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain, and the attached resolution for submittal of a
Fiscal Year 2012 REAP grant application of $200,000 for installation of the Bee Branch
Creek Trail -MRT Route (24th Street to Garfield Avenue). It is further recommended that
the City Council confirm the City Council representative to the Dubuque County REAP
Committee. Council Member Joyce Connors is the current representative.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
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FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
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SUBJECT: FY 2012 Dubuque County REAP Plan -- City of Dubuque Update, Grant
Applications and City Representative on REAP Committee
DATE: July 20, 2011
INTRODUCTION
The Dubuque County REAP Committee is updating the Dubuque County REAP Plan for FY
2012. REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection) is a grant program for parks and
open space administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).
This memorandum requests City Council approval of the City of Dubuque's FY 2012 update
to the Dubuque County REAP Plan, a REAP grant application for land acquisition for E.B.
Lyons Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain, a REAP grant application for installation of
the Bee Branch Creek Trail — MRT Route (24th St. to Garfield Avenue), and confirmation of
the City's representative to the REAP Committee.
Attachments include correspondence from the REAP Committee, the City's REAP Plan
update, two REAP grant applications, two resolutions for the two grant applications, and the
REAP Committee appointment form.
DISCUSSION
The REAP Committee has requested the City of Dubuque's FY 2012 update for the
Dubuque County 5 -Year REAP Plan, any REAP grant applications, and confirmation of the
City of Dubuque's representative on the REAP Committee by July 29, 2011. The enclosed
information will be submitted by this deadline, subject to City Council action on August 1,
2011.
FY 2012 REAP Plan Update
Attached is the completed questionnaire for the City of Dubuque's FY 2012 update for the
Dubuque County REAP Plan. The update was prepared based on the prior REAP Plan and
the City's adopted FY 2012 - FY 2016 Capital Improvement Program, with input from
Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware on additional REAP - eligible projects.
FY 2012 REAP Grant Applications
Staff recommends submittal of the attached REAP grant application of $200,000 for land
acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain. This acquisition is for
approximately 52 acres of vacant land west of the Center to expand the state park
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boundaries. Expansion of the park is an objective in the City's Comprehensive Plan and the
Mines of Spain Master Plan. The City is working in partnership with the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources, the Friends of the Mines of Spain, and the Iowa Natural Heritage
Foundation on acquisition of this land.
Staff also recommends submittal of the attached REAP grant application of $200,000 for
installation of the Bee Branch Creek Trail — MRT Route. This project will fund paving costs
for the approximately 1/2 mile trail from 24th St. to Garfield Avenue as a 10 -foot wide off -
road trail along the Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project, adjacent to Audubon
Elementary School. Matching funds will come from City funds budgeted for the Upper Bee
Branch Creek Restoration Project.
The City of Dubuque is eligible for up to $200,000 in REAP grant funds. Consequently, only
one of these applications can be funded. The recommended priority for these REAP grant
applications is: 1. Land acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain,
and 2. Bee Branch Creek Trail — MRT Route. This ranking is based on the likelihood of the
land acquisition proposal scoring higher with the IDNR review committee, and the other
grant applications the City has submitted for the trail project.
The City does not have a current CIP budget for the land acquisition for E.B. Lyons
Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain. Budget Director Jenny Larson has indicated that if a
FY 2012 REAP grant is received for this request, the project can be added through a budget
amendment. No City match is required for REAP grants.
City Representative on REAP Committee
The current City representative on the REAP Committee is City Council Member Joyce
Connors. Confirmation of the City's FY 2012 REAP Committee representative is requested.
RECOMMENDATION
The REAP Committee must approve updates to the annual REAP Plan and REAP grant
applications prior to their submittal to the IDNR. The REAP Committee will meet on August
9, 2010. FY 2012 REAP Plan updates and REAP grant applications are due to the REAP
Committee by July 29, 2011. REAP grant applications are due to the IDNR by August 15,
2010. Grant awards are usually confirmed by October.
I recommend that the City Council approve the attached City of Dubuque's update of the FY
2012 Dubuque County REAP Plan, the attached resolution for submittal of a FY 2012 REAP
grant application of $200,000 for land acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and
Mines of Spain, and the attached resolution for submittal of a FY 2012 REAP grant
application of $200,000 for installation of the Bee Branch Creek Trail — MRT Route. I also
recommend that the City Council confirm the City Council representative to the Dubuque
County REAP Committee.
Attachments
cc: Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager
Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer
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CHANGES TO DUBUQUE COUNTY 5 -YEAR REAP PLAN
QUESTIONNAIRE
NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR MUICIPALITY: City of Dubuque
1. List general REAP legislation- related goals and objectives of your organization or
municipality that have changed since the 2011 update of the Dubuque County Plan:
None.
2. List additions or deletions from present recreational /natural areas under your jurisdiction:
➢ None.
3. List the projects for which you hope to utilize REAP funding in the next five years:
➢ FY 2012: Land Acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center & Mines of Spain
➢ FY 2012: Bee Branch Creek Trail (MRT Route from 24th St. to Garfield Ave.)
➢ FY 2013: Eagle Valley Park Development
➢ FY 2014: Westbrook Park Development, Phase II
➢ FY 2014: Granger Creek Nature Trail, Dubuque Technology Park
➢ FY 2016: Pebble Cove Park Development
➢ FY 2016: North Fork Trails Park Development
4. List all actual and anticipated expenditures of REAP fund for FY12:
➢ $20,000 for Phase 2 (JFK Road to Plaza Drive) of the Iowa 32 (NW Arterial)
Bike /Hike Trail ($180,000 expended in FY10)
➢ $200,000 for Phase 3 (Plaza Drive to Holliday Drive) of the Iowa 32 (NW Arterial)
Bike /Hike Trail
5. Summarize any additional information about your agency /city /organization that you
would like to have included in the Dubuque County Plan.
A. Request that the Iowa Legislature increase the cap on the Environmental First Fund
(under which REAP and many other environmental programs are funded) to help fund
REAP.
B. Additional REAP- eligible projects in the city limits of Dubuque include:
➢ English Ridge Park Development
D. Serenity Park Development
➢ Timber -Hyrst Park Development
D. Westbrook Park Development, Phase III
➢ Trails in the Dubuque Industrial Center West
➢ Usha Park (Phases 4 and 5)
➢ Iowa 32 (NW Arterial) Bike /Hike Trail (future phases: Holliday Drive to Chavenelle
Road)
➢ Middle Fork Catfish Creek Trail Development
➢ Dodge Street Bike/Hike Trail
➢ Land acquisition for neighborhood size park on west side of Dubuque
➢ Greenway Trail Development: Usha Park at NW Arterial and Pennsylvania Avenue
to Keyway Drive (North Fork Catfish Creek)
D. Greenbelt /Wildlife Preserve, Medical Associates Clinic West
➢ Landscaping Improvements, Mauss Lake detention basin
C. REAP- eligible projects outside the city limits of Dubuque include:
D. Redevelopment of former FDR Park
➢ Land Acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center & Mines of Spain
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MEMBERS OF DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITI'LE
DUBUQUE COUNTY CITY CLERKS
REAP PLAN AND GRANT APPLICATIONS
June 29, 2011
1 Attached is a questionnaire designed to assist your group in updating the
Dubuque County FY2012 REAP Plan. Please return any information you
may wish in the FY 2012 update to the plan by Thursday, July 29, 2011.
2. Also enclosed is a form asking for any changes to representatives on the
Committee. Please return both forms by Thursday, July 29, 2011 so that we
can verify the membership prior to the meeting. You may submit both items
by mail, fax to 563 -587 -3836 or e-mail to mberendes @dbeco.org.
3. The REAP Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 9th, at 3:00 p.m. in the
Supervisors' Chambers, 4th Floor, Dubuque County Courthouse to approve
changes to the FY2012 Dubuque County Reap Plan and REAP grant
applications for fiscal year 2012. Please note that the public entrance to the
Dubuque County Courthouse is the Central Avenue entrance, with
Courthouse Security procedures required. The 2010 minutes are included for
your review.
4. If you are interested in making a FY2012 REAP Grant Application and
require assistance with it, contact Maria Quinn at ECIA (556- 4166).
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DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF MEETING OF DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE
(Resource Enhancement and Protection)
DAI'L OF MEETING
PLACE OF MEETING:
TIME OF MEETING:
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Supervisors' Chambers, 4th Floor
Dubuque County Courthouse
3:00 p.m.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
1. Approval of minutes of meeting of August 11, 2010
2. FY12 REAP update (Brian Preston)
3 Review and approval of FY12 update to the FY12 Dubuque County REAP Plan
4. Review and approval of funding applications
If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in this meeting
because of a disability, immediately call the County Auditor's Office at 589 -4499 or the
County Personnel Office at 589 -4445. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at
1- 800 - 735 -2942.
MINUTES OF THE
DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE
(Resource Enhancement and Protection)
August 11, 2010
Members Present: Eric Manternach (Chairperson, Dubuque County Board of
Supervisors), Wayne Demmer (Dubuque County Board of Supervisors), Patrick Rea
(Dubuque County Conservation Board), Laura Carstens (City of Dubuque Planning),
Kathleen Weber (Dubuque League of Women Voters), Dan Dunham (Dubuqueland
Pheasants Forever), Luann Spiegel (City of Epworth), Joyce Connors (City of Dubuque),
Charles Winterwood (Sierra Club), Nita Wiederaenders (Dubuque County Conservation
Board), Deb Fleckenstein (Archdiocese of Dubuque), Marie Ware (City of Dubuque
Leisure Services), Bob Miller (Friends of the Conservation Board)
Staff Present: Mark Schneider (E.C.I.A.), Brian Preston (Dubuque County Conservation),
Mary Ann Specht (Dubuque County)
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. in the Supervisor's Chambers, 4th floor,
Dubuque County Courthouse by REAP Chairperson Eric Manternach. Motion made by
Mr. Rhea, seconded by Ms. Wiederaenders, carried unanimously to formally approve the
minutes from the August 11, 2009 Dubuque County REAP Committee meeting.
Discussion was held regarding the FY11 Dubuque County Update to the REAP Plan.
Motion was made by Ms. Wiederaenders, seconded by Mr. Rhea, carried unanimously to
approve the FY11 Update to the Dubuque County REAP Plan.
Mr. Preston provided an overview of the state allocation of REAP funding. indicating
$15 million dollars had been allocated for FY 1. He reported that the new DNR REAP
Coordinator is Tammie Krausman and that an effort will be made to provide more
accountability for REAP funded projects by conducting final inspections and compliance
with grant performance measures. He also reported that there are now five different
options for Iowa REAP license plates and a renewed effort would be made for more
REAP education funding and attracting younger participants to REAP's efforts.
Mr. Preston presented three REAP grant applications for Dubuque County Conservation.
The first REAP funding application for $100,000 was for property acquisition of the
Jelinski addition of 47 acres adjacent to Swiss Valley Park. This property acquisition
would add 1/2 mile to the current cold water trout stream and hiking trails connecting with
the Swiss Valley campground. The second REAP funding application for $538,400 was
for the property acquisition of the Miller- McGrath addition of 149 acres adjacent to the
Heritage Trail. This property acquisition would allow for future development of a future
campground and facilities for Heritage Trail users. The third REAP funding application
for $39,440 for the property acquisition of the Duggan addition of 15.45 acres adjacent to
Bankston Park. The purchase will protect outstanding geological and excellent forest
habitat for rare an endangered species of plants and wildlife. Motion made by Dr.
Winterwood, seconded by Ms. Wiederaenders, carried unanimously to approve all the
Dubuque Conservation REAP funding applications.
Ms. Carstens presented the City of Dubuque's REAP grant application. The application
requests $200,000 of a $228,300 project to complete the fourth phase of the IA32
hike /bike trail. This would extend the ten foot wide trail from the intersection of Holliday
Drive with IA32, southerly along the west side of IA32 to the intersection of
Pennsylvania Avenue with IA32. Motion made by Ms. Connors, seconded by Mr. Rhea,
carried unanimously to approve the City of Dubuque's REAP funding application.
Ms. Spiegel presented the REAP grant application for the City of Epworth requesting
$75,000 in funding to extend the existing Jacoby Walkway. The walkway will be
extended 3000 feet and will connect to an existing one -mile walkway. Lighting, garden
plots and tree plantings are planned along the walkway. Motion made by Mr. Rhea,
seconded by Ms. Wiederaenders, carried unanimously to approve the City of Epworth's
REAP funding application.
General discussion included an update by Mr. Preston on the Heritage Trail Pedestrian
Overpass on Highway 52 to link the Heritage Trail and a report by Ms. Carstens
regarding the City of Dubuque's receipt of a grant to provide city trail brochures and
maps in English and Spanish and the addition of information kiosks on the city trail
system.
Motion made by Mr. Manternach, seconded by Mr. Rea, carried unanimously to adjourn
at 3:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Eric Manternach, Chairperson
August 11, 2010
DUBUQUE COUNTY
FISCAL YEAR 2012
REAP COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
DUBUQUE COUNTY
Wayne Demmer
Daryl Klein
Eric Manternach
CITIES
Asbury
Balltown Herb Sigwarth
Bankston
Bernard Karla Mahoney
Cascade Randy Lyons
Centralia Jean Wuertzer
Durango
Dubuque Joyce Conners
Dyersville Pete Bonifas
Epworth LuAnn Spiegel
Farley Steve Benda
Graf
Holy Cross Paul Ross
Luxemburg Mike Ungs
Peosta Tom McAndrew
New Vienna Jane Niehaus
Rickardsville Vicky Cleary
Sageville Mary Habel
Sherrill Rhonda Mueller
Worthington Mary Habel
Zwingle Paul Taylor
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Western Dubuque Robert McCabe
Dubuque Community Donna Bauerly
Dubuque Catholic Deb Fleckenstein
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720 Central
720 Central
720 Central
Dubuque
Dubuque
Dubuque
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405 Horseshoe Rd. Sherrill 52073
P O Box 66 Bernard
501 Buchanan St SW Cascade
7978 Maranatha Ct. Peosta
660 Edith St.
340 First Ave. E
109 Kellie Court
303 7t Ave NE
654 Highland Ct.
POBox115
8612 Tennis Lane
PO Box 19
20484 St. Joseph Dr.
P.O. Box 3313
5235 Sherrill Rd.
P.O. Box 197
305 Main St.
2044 Red Oak St
305 River Ridge
1229 Mt Loretta
Dubuque
Dyersville
Epworth
Farley
Holy Cross
Luxemburg
Peosta
New Vienna
Rickardsville
Dubuque
Sherrill
Worthington
Zwingle
New Vienna
Dubuque
Dubuque
52032
52033
52068
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52040
52045
52046
52053
52056
52068
52065
52039
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52073
52078
52079
52065
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OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES
Soil & Water Cons. Melvin Wilgenbusch 20066 St. Joseph's Durango 52039
County Conservation
CONSERVATION AGENCIES
Dubuque County Conservation Board
Pat Rea 4528 Rea Rd. Bernard 52032
Dubuque County Conservation Society
Paul Kaufman 555 O'Neill St. Dubuque 52001
Izaak Walton League of American
Vicki Arnold 2937 Wilderness Dr. Dubuque 52001
Audubon Society
Joe Tollari
1800 Floraview Dubuque 52003
White Pine Chapter of Sierra Club
Charles Winterwood 1555 Montrose Dubuque 52001
Pheasants Forever
Ducks Unlimited
Nature Conservancy
Dan Dunham
18975 Balltown Rd. Sherrill 52039
Dr. John Brennan 666 Southern Ave. Dubuque 52002
Iowa Conservation Education Council
C.J. Klenske 1885 Floraview Dr. Dubuque 52001
American Fisheries Society
Tom Boland 24143 Highway 52 Bellevue 52031
Tri -State Trail Vision
Brian Walsh
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5010 Wolff Rd. Dubuque 52002
HISTORICAL SOCIETIES
Jerome Enzler P.O. Box 266 Dubuque 52004
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Jean Cheever
900 Kelly Lane Dubuque 52003
SUPPORT STAFF
Brian Preston Cty Conservation 13606 Swiss Valley Rd Peosta 52068
City Leisure Sery Bunker Hill Rd Dubuque 52002
Marla Quinn ECIA P 0 Box 1140 Dubuque 52004
Mary Ann Specht Adm. Asst. 720 Central Dubuque 52001
Theresa Weiss Soil Conservation210 Bierman Rd. Epworth 52045
Laura Carstens City of Dubuque 50 W 13th St Dubuque 52001
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REAP PLANS FOR DUBUQUE COUNTY CITIES
FY11
City of Epworth FY11 Trail extension along Bierman Road
FY12 Park land acquisition
FY13 Park land acquisition
City of Dubuque:
FY11 -13 Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail (future phases:
Holliday Drive to Chavenelle Road)
FY11 -12 Granger Creek Nature Trail, Dubuque Technology Park
FY13 -14 Westbrook Park Development, Phase II
FY12 -13 Land acquisition for neighborhood size park on west side of
Dubuque
FY14 -15 Serenity Park Development
REAP Plans for Other Entities in Dubuque County
Dubuque County
Conservation Board
FY11- Acquire and develop 160 acres for a campground on Heritage Trail
near Graf
FY12- Swiss Valley Park 100 acre expansion
FY13 Purchase additional property at Bankston Park and further develop
area (Duggan & Schmitt properties)
FY14 Purchase additional property at Whitewater Canyon Wildlife area
FY15- Purchase additional property at Finley's Landing Park and further
develop area
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CHANGES TO DUBUQUE COUNTY 5 -YEAR REAP PLAN
QUESTIONNAIRE
NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR MUNICIPALITY:
1. List general REAP legislation- related goals and objectives of your organization or
municipality that have changed since the 2011 update of the Dubuque County Plan:
2. List additions or deletions frompresent recreational/natural areas under your jurisdiction:
3. List the projects for which you hope to utilize REAP funding in the next five years:
FY 2012:
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
4 List all actual and anticipated expenditures of REAP fund for FY12:
5. Summarize any additional information about your agency /city /organization that you would
like to have included in the Dubuque County Plan.
Use Additional Sheets if Necessary
Return to: Board of Supervisors, Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque Ia. 52001 by mail,
fax (563 -587 -3836) or email (mberendes @dbeco.org)
NAME OF CITY OR
ORGANIZATION:
APPOINTMENTS TO REAP
City of Dubuque
NAME OF CURRENT
MEMBER: (See List) Joyce Connors
PLEASE EITHER CONFIRM CURRENT APPOINTMENT BY YOUR SIGNATURE
ABOVE, OR PROVIDE NEW REPRESENTATIVE'S ADDRESS:
CHANGE OF ADDRESS, REPRESENTATIVE OR
MAILING ADDRESS:
Name (Please Print)
Address City Zip
Submitted by:
Return to: Board of Supervisors, Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque IA 52001 by mail,
fax 563 -587 -3836 or e-mail to mberendes @dbeco.org.
Prepared by: Laura Carstens, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone: 589 -4210
Return to: Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk Address: City Hall. 50 W. 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone: 589 -4121
RESOLUTION NO. 254 -11
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REAP GRANT APPLICATION TO IOWA DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR E.B. LYONS
INTERPRETIVE CENTER AND MINES OF SPAIN
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has allocated grant funds in the REAP
(Resource Enhancement and Protection) Program for the development of bike /hike trails; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted the 2008 Comprehensive Plan that includes an
objective for land acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to sign and the Planning Services Manager is
hereby authorized to submit an application tothe Iowa Department of Natural Resources for REAP
funds for land acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain.
Section 2. 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 in
accordance with state requirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of Aug us t
Attest
Roy D / =uol, Mayor
evin S. Fir stahl, Acting City Clerk
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IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
REAP GRANT APPLICATION
1. GRANT PROGRAM Place a mark next to the appropriate grant program(s). Check all that apply.
n Private /Public Open Space Acquisition
® City Parks and Open Spaces
n County Conservation
❑ Joint Application*
* NOTE: A joint project is two or more entities applying for separate parts of the same project. The applications of ALL ENTITIES
involved must be selected to make a valid project; if any of the entities is not selected for funding, none of the others can receive funding.
For a joint application, one entity must be designated as point of contact in Section 2.b. below. Clearly present in the application the
respective shares of project costs from various REAP accounts (e.g. City Parks and Open Spaces Account and County Conservation
Account). Attach cooperative agreements between joint applicants explaining responsibilities for project acquisition, development,
operation, and maintenance.
2. a. APPLICANT(S): City of Dubuque
b. CONTACT PERSON: Laura Carstens
c. EMAIL ADDRESS: lcarsten @cityofdubuque.org
d. MAILING ADDRESS: 50 W. 13`'' St. CITY & ZIP CODE: Dubuque IA 52001
e. TELEPHONE #: 563.589.4210
3. a. PROJECT TITLE: Land acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain
b. Is the project for this grant request a portion of a larger, overall project to be implemented over a multi -year period?
® No ❑ Yes - If yes, write in the number of years and estimated overall project cost in the spaces provided below.
Number of years: Estimated overall cost:
NOTE: The information requested in this section is for the activities involved in this particular grant request only.
4. a. ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS: Related to land acquisition:
Related to development:
Other types of costs:
List types:
TOTAL:
$201,635.00
$201,635.00
b. AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUESTED: $200,000.00
c. AMOUNT OF LOCAL OR PRIVATE MATCH MONEY *: $1,635.00
*25% minimum match required for private /public open space acquisition program. No match is required for city and county projects.
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d. PRIVATE MATCH IN FORM OF (check only one): (Required for private /public open space acquisition program only.)
® Cash
❑ Land Value ❑ Letter of Credit
e. SOURCE OF PRIVATE MATCH (list all): City of Dubuque and Friends of Mines of Spain
5. TYPE OF PROJECT: ® Land acquisition* 4 Number of Acres: 52.00
❑ Development
n Combination of land acquisition and development* 4 Number of Acres:
❑ Other 4 Please describe
*List number of acres to be acquired and complete Section 10.
6. PROJECT SUMMARY
Briefly describe project in 75 words or less in the space provided below. Do not include justification and support
statements in this summary.
The proposal is to acquire approximately 52 acres of land west of the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and the Mines of
Spain to expand the state park boundaries. Expansion of the park is an objective in the City's Comprehensive Plan and
the Mines of Spain Master Plan. The City is working in partnership with the IDNR, the Friends of the Mines of Spain,
and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation on acquisition of this land.
7. OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT SITE Development projects only
❑ Fee Title ❑ Lease Agreement*
❑ Other 4 Please describe
*If leased, attach a copy of lease agreement
8. ESTIMATED PROJECT DATES
a. Start 8/20/11 b. Completion 12/31/11
9. ESTIMATED ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT: $0.00
Private /Public Open Space Acquisition Program Only
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10. ACQUISITION SCHEDULE: This section does not apply to projects that involve only development.
NOTE: if you need additional space to list all parcels, reproduce the chart on a separate sheet of paper, number it Page 3a, and attach between Pages
3 & 4.
Code*
Parcel
Number on
Map or Photo
Estimated
Date
of Acquisition
# of
Acres
Average
Price Per
Acre
Estimated Value
of
Land Acquisition
without
incidentals
Estimated
Value of
Existing
Improvements
to be Acquired
Total
Estimated
Cost
TOTAL
Number
of Parcels
* Code:
Purchase
52
Total
Estimated Appraisal Costs
Estimated Survey Costs
Other Incidental Costs
Grant total Land Acquisition Cost
Overall Cost per Acre Including Incidentals
$200,000.00
& Acres
1. Negotiated
2. Condemnation
3. Donation
$1,500.00
$135.00
$201,635.00
$3,878.00
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11. APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
Upon signing in the space provided below, the applicant agrees to conform with the requirements in the following two paragraphs
pertaining to ADA /Section 504 accessibility guidelines and civil rights assurance.
Assurance of Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504
I, the undersigned, certify that the [City of Dubuque] or [ County Conservation Board] has reviewed the
ADA/Section 504 accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities as required by the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources. Requirements put forth in the guidelines will be complied with as applicable to our proposed Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant project. Additionally, any new facilities built or acquired by the [city or
county conservation board] will comply with the guidelines where applicable.
Civil Rights Assurance of Compliance
The [City of Dubuque] or [ County Conservation Board] hereby agrees that it will comply with Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to
the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to the end that no person in the United States shall on the grounds of race,
color, national origin, age, or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Applicant- Recipient receives grant funds or other
assistance from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any
measures to effectuate this agreement.
This assurance i binding on the Applicant- Recipient, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or persons whose
signature appeay belo are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicant- Recipient.
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Applicant's Si ature
Mayor
Applicant's Title
Date
12. CITY COUNCIL OR COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD APPROVAL (For City and County Projects Only)
I, the undersigned, certify that the city council of Dubuque or the County Conservation Board has on
the date of 8/],/11 reviewed this proposed project and approved its submittal for Resource Enhancement and Protection
(REAP) gra onsi erati
g/ir
Signature: Ci Mayor or County Conservation Board Chairperson Date
13. COUNTY RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE REVIEW /COMMENTS - Required for private /public
open spaces acquisition projects, as well as city and county grant requests.
I, the undersigned, verify that the Dubuque County Resource Enhancement Committee reviewed the proposed project for
which this application is submitted. A summary of all comments made by the Committee has been provided on a separate
sheet of paper to the applicant for attachment to this application. My signature and the date of signature are also on the
separate sheet of comments.
fl A mark on this line indicates that the project was reviewed, but the Committee did not make any comments for
attachment to the application.
Signature: Chairperson, County Resource Enhancement Committee Date
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14. PROJECT NARRATIVE
The outline below must be followed exactly on separate sheets of paper to be attached to the previous 4 pages of this application.
Make sure the bold numbers and headings are used in the order shown. The paragraphs below are guidelines to help organize your
application. Do not retype these guideline paragraphs in your project narrative.
This section of the application will be used by the project review and selection committee for scoring purposes. Be thorough, but as
concise as possible. It is important that you keep the scoring criteria in mind while organizing and preparing the project narrative.
Those scoring criteria are listed at the end of this section.
1. PROJECT LOCATION
Describe the location of the project relative to the county and nearest city. Include section, township, and range if rural; give specific
street location if urban. Attach a project location map that highlights the project area and has sufficient detail to allow the area to be
easily located by vehicle for on -site grant monitoring inspections.
I1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
If acquisition, give acres and describe the resources and existing facilities /improvements on and adjacent to the property. Also describe
its prospective use and management goals. If rare, unique, or high quality representative plant and animal species and communities
occur on the site, provide a listing of them. If development, describe the facilities to be constructed, existing facilities in the project
area, and the natural resources in the area. If this application is for the continuation of a project that previously received a REAP grant,
provide a status report of the project elements that were previously funded. Explain relationships (both positive and negative) between
the project and existing nearby local, state, and federal areas. Do not put project justification and benefit statements in this section - --
save them for Section IV.
III. DEVELOPMENT PLAN, PROJECT BOUNDARY MAP, AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH
Clearly differentiate between proposed and existing facilities. Also include and clearly differentiate any proposed future development
that is not a part of this application. Neatly draw the plan to scale and include an orientation arrow. Include existing roads, streets,
easements, railroads, water features, and any other developments on or immediately adjacent to the site. Identify land use types
(residential, row crop, pasture, industrial, commercial, recreation/conservation, etc.). Clearly show the overall project boundary. For
development projects, be sure to include dimensions of the facilities on the plans. For acquisition projects, identify the individual tracts
by using the parcel numbers listed in the table in Section 10 on page 3. It is preferred that plans be on 8 1/2" by 11" paper. They can be
on larger sized paper if necessary for legibility purposes, but fold to 8 1/2" by 11" before inserting into the application. A pocket page
inserted in the proper place in the application is the most convenient manner to handle over -sized pages. Aerial photographs should be
included and well - labeled for land acquisition projects. They may also be appropriate and useful for development projects.
IV. PROJECT BENEFITS, NEEDS, JUSTIFICATION, AND URGENCY
Describe project justification and need. Make references to your 5 -Year County REAP plan, Iowa Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor
Recreation Plan (SCORP) which can be found at www.iowadnr.com/grants /files /06scorp.pdf, Iowa Open Spaces Plan, and other plans
that help direct conservation and recreation programs. Do not include entire plans in the application. Identify benefits to be derived
from the project in terms of populations being served (users) and resource management/protection. For acquisition projects, provide a
prediction of what will happen to the parcel(s) if not acquired. Explain any urgency for development and /or acquisition action that may
exist.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF PROJECT
Describe permanent and temporary environmental impacts of the proposed project and future related actions, if any are contemplated.
"Impacts" are defined as direct or indirect changes in the existing environment, whether beneficial or adverse. This discussion should
also include expected impacts caused by users, as well as impacts on economic, cultural, aesthetic, and social conditions. Particular
attention must be given to any action that will affect flood plains, timber resources, terrain alterations, and wetlands.
VI. HISTORICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, AND ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES /IMPACTS
Describe any resources of historical nature on the project site, such as buildings, Indian burial mounds, historic trails, architectural
features, and archaeological elements. Also, explain both negative and positive impacts on these resources that will be caused by the
project.
VII. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND PARTICIPATION
Explain the extent of public participation in the formulation of this proposed project. Describe the process and mechanisms used, and
the findings. Do not include the actual public participation reports, board meeting minutes, and petitions in the application, but rather
reference their existence and conclusions in this section. However, have them readily available for submittal upon request.
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VIII. CONSIDERATIONS GIVEN TO MINORITIES, ELDERLY, AND HANDICAPPED
Proposed projects, to the greatest extent practical, must be accessible to all segments of the general population, including minorities,
the elderly, and the handicapped. Explain how this matter has been addressed in the formulation of this proposal. Be certain for
development projects that all dimensions and designs meet handicap accessibility standards. If the applicant has an affirmative action
plan /policy and an accessibility plan/policy, please note and be prepared to submit copies upon request.
IX. AGREEMENTS AND EASEMENTS
Explain any reservations, easements, leases, mineral rights, water rights, etc. that were not or will not be acquired by the applicant.
Describe how these will affect the proposed use and management of the site. Also use this section to explain contractual or joint
agreements with other parties for operation and maintenance of the site and facilities. Enclose copies of any such agreements and other
ownership conditions on the property.
X. ITEMIZED COST ESTIMATE
List all items and their costs to be included in the acquisition and /or development of the proposed project. Include types of
construction, dimensions, lengths, capacities, etc., whenever possible and applicable. Engineering and appraisal fees may also be
included. The itemized cost listing will be the basis for determining what items are eligible for assistance when funds are distributed to
applicants awarded a grant. Items not listed will not be eligible for assistance under this grant agreement.
XI. PHOTOGRAPHS
If you wish to include photographs with your application, mount them on 8 1/2" by 11" paper or in a photo album sleeve. Be sure to
clearly label the subject matter. It may also be useful to identify vantage points on your development plans and aerial photographs.
XII. COUNTY RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE COMMENTS
You, as the applicant, are responsible for presenting this proposed project to your County Resource Enhancement Committee before
submitting the application to the DNR. Any comments from the Committee as a whole or from its individual members must be
summarized and included in this application. The Chairperson of the Committee must verify that this coordination has taken place by
completing Section 13 of this application and signing the summary of the comments to be included in this section of the project
narrative. The applicant is responsible for obtaining the verification signatures and submitting the completed application to the DNR
by the applicable deadline.
XIII. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRED
A description of the public communications plan shall be included in every project submitted as a grant request, and if the grant is
approved for funding, the plan must be carried out. This plan will show what the applicant will do to educate the public about the
public benefits of the project and REAP's role in it. See administrative rule: 571- 33.22(455A) Public Communications on the REAP
website: www.iowareap.com.
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA AND THEIR WEIGHT FACTORS IN
PARENTHESES. KEEP THESE IN MIND WHILE PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION.
Private\Public Open Space
Level of significance (3)
Resource representation (3)
Level of threat (3)
Relationship to existing public land (3)
Rare or unique species or communities(2)
Public benefits (2)
Tourism and economic development potential (1)
Geographic distribution(1)
Multiple use potential(1)
Available funds relative to project costs (1)
Relationship to Open Spaces Plan, SCORP
and other state, local, regional plans (3)
Quality of public communications plan (1)
County Conservation
Pilblic demand or need (2)
Project uniqueness (2)
Quality of site or project, or both (3)
Urgency of proposed action (2)
Multiple benefits to be provided (2)
Relationship to Open Spaces Plan, SCORP
and other state, local, regional plans (4)
Economic benefits to local, regional, or state area (1)
Quality of public communications plan (1)
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City Parks and Open Spaces
Quality of site or project, or both (3)
Direct recreation benefits (2)
Local need (2)
Number of people benefited (2)
Relationship to Open Spaces Plan, SCORP
and other state, local, regional plans (4)
Environmental Benefits (2)
Quality of public communications plan (1)
Minority Impact Statement
Pursuant to 2008 Iowa Acts, HF 2393, Iowa Code Section 8.11, all grant applications submitted to the State of Iowa which are due
beginning January 1, 2009 shall include a Minority Impact Statement. This is the state's mechanism to require grant applicants to
consider the potential impact of the grant project's proposed programs or policies on minority groups.
Please choose the statement(s) that pertains to this grant application. Complete all the information requested for the chosen
statement(s).
❑ The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique positive impact on minority persons.
Describe the positive impact expected from this project
Indicate which group is impacted:
❑ Women
❑ Persons with a Disability
❑ Blacks
❑ Latinos
❑ Asians
❑ Pacific Islanders
❑ American Indians
❑ Alaskan Native Americans
❑ Other
❑ The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique negative impact on minority persons.
Describe the negative impact expected from this project
Present the rationale for the existence of the proposed program or policy.
Provide evidence of consultation of representatives of the minority groups impacted.
Indicate which group is impacted:
❑ Women
❑ Persons with a Disability
❑ Blacks
❑ Latinos
❑ Asians
❑ Pacific Islanders
❑ American Indians
❑ Alaskan Native Americans
❑ Other
® The proposed grant project programs or policies are not expected to have a disproportionate or unique impact on minority
persons.
Present the rationale for determining no impact.
The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and the Mines of Spain are open to the general public free of charge. This will not change
with proposed acquisition of the additional land. Therefore, no disproportionate or unique impact is expected.
I hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge:
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Name:Laura Carstens
Title: Planning Services Manager
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Definitions
"Minority Persons ", as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, mean individuals who are women, persons with a disability, Blacks,
Latinos, Asians or Pacific Islanders, American Indians, and Alaskan Native Americans.
"Disability", as defined in Iowa Code Section 15.102, subsection 5, paragraph "b ", subparagraph (1):
b. As used in this subsection:
(1) "Disability" means, with respect to an individual, a
physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more
of the major life activities of the individual, a record of physical
or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the
major life activities of the individual, or being regarded as an
individual with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life
activities of the individual.
.'Disability" does not include any of the following:
(a) Homosexuality or bisexuality.
(b) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism,
voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical
impairments or other sexual behavior disorders.
(c) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania.
(d) Psychoactive substance abuse disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
"State Agency ", as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, means a department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency or authority
of the State of Iowa.
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Dubuque County. It Is understood that, while the City of
Dubuque and participating agencies utilized the most current
and accurate Information avalleble, DAGIS and its suppliers do
not warrant the accuracy or currency of the information or data
contained herein. The City end participating agencies shall not
be held liable for any direct, Indrect, Incidental, consequential,
punitive, or special damages, whether foreseeable or
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and accurate I nfomvtion evellable. DAGIS and is suppeers do
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contained herein. The City and participating agencies shall not
be held fable for any direct, Indirect, incidental. consequential,
punitive, or special damages, whether foreseeable or
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Bottoms Farm
Prepared by: Laura Carstens, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone: 589 -4210
Return to: Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone: 589 -4121
RESOLUTION NO. 255 -11
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REAP GRANT APPLICATION TO IOWA DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR BEE BRANCH CREEK TRAIL — MRT ROUTE
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has allocated grant funds in the REAP
(Resource Enhancement and Protection) Program for the development of bike /hike trails; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted the 2008 Comprehensive Plan that includes
goals for development of bike /hike trails; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted the 2008 Tri -State Trail Plan that includes the
Bee Branch Creek Trail as a High Priority project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to sign and the Planning Services Manager is
hereby authorized to submit an application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for REAP
funds for the Bee Branch Creek Trail — MRT Route.
Section 2. 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 in
accordance with state requirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August 2011.
Roy D /Buol, Mayor
Kevin S. Fir tahl, Acting City Ierk
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IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
REAP GRANT APPLICATION
1. GRANT PROGRAM Place a mark next to the appropriate grant program(s). Check all that apply.
❑ Private /Public Open Space Acquisition
® City Parks and Open Spaces
❑ County Conservation
❑ Joint Application*
* NOTE: A joint project is two or more entities applying for separate parts of the same project. The applications of ALL ENTITIES
involved must be selected to make a valid project; if any of the entities is not selected for funding, none of the others can receive funding.
For a joint application, one entity must be designated as point of contact in Section 2.b. below. Clearly present in the application the
respective shares of project costs from various REAP accounts (e.g. City Parks and Open Spaces Account and County Conservation
Account). Attach cooperative agreements between joint applicants explaining responsibilities for project acquisition, development,
operation, and maintenance.
2. a. APPLICANT(S): City of Dubuque
b. CONTACT PERSON: Laura Carstens
c. EMAIL ADDRESS: lcarsten @cityofdubuque.org
d. MAILING ADDRESS: 50 W. 13th St. CITY & ZIP CODE: Dubuque IA 52001
e. TELEPHONE #: 563.589.4210
3. a. PROJECT TITLE: Bee Branch Creek Trail -- MRT Route
b. Is the project for this grant request a portion of a larger, overall project to be implemented over a multi -year period?
® No ❑ Yes - If yes, write in the number of years and estimated overall project cost in the spaces provided below.
Number of years: Estimated overall cost:
NOTE: The information requested in this section is for the activities involved in this particular grant request only.
4. a. ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS:
Related to land acquisition:
Related to development:
Other types of costs:
List types:
TOTAL:
$506,000.00
$506,000.00
b. AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUESTED: $200,000.00
c. AMOUNT OF LOCAL OR PRIVATE MATCH MONEY *: $306,000.00
*25% minimum match required for private /public open space acquisition program. No match is required for city and county projects.
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d. PRIVATE MATCH IN FORM OF (check only one): (Required for private /public open space acquisition program only.)
® Cash
❑ Land Value ['Letter of Credit
e. SOURCE OF PRIVATE MATCH (list all): City General Fund
5. TYPE OF PROJECT: ❑ Land acquisition* 4 Number of Acres:
® Development
❑ Combination of land acquisition and development* 4 Number of Acres:
❑ Other 4 Please describe
*List number of acres to be acquired and complete Section 10.
6. PROJECT SUMMARY
Briefly describe project in 75 words or less in the space provided below. Do not include justification and support
statements in this summary.
This 0.5 -mile project is part of the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. It involves converting an on- street bike route to
an off -road bike/hike trail section in a linear park along the restored Bee Branch Creek. The project will be on a
designated main route segment of the Mississippi River Trail (MRT). The project also will provide connections to the 26-
mile Dubuque County Heritage Trail and the 18 -mile City trail system along the Mississippi River.
7. OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT SITE Development projects only
® Fee Title n Lease Agreement* ❑ Other -i Please describe
*If leased, attach a copy of lease agreement
8. ESTIMATED PROJECT DATES
a. Start 2/1/12 b. Completion 5/1/13
9. ESTIMATED ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT: $0.00
Private /Public Open Space Acquisition Program Only
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10. ACQUISITION SCHEDULE: This section does not apply to projects that involve only development.
NOTE: If you need additional space to list all parcels, reproduce the chart on a separate sheet of paper, number it Page 3a, and attach between Pages
3 & 4.
Code*
Parcel
Number on
Map or Photo
Estimated
Date
of Acquisition
# of
Acres
Average
Price Per
Acre
Estimated Value
of
Land Acquisition
without
incidentals
Estimated
Value of
Existing
Improvements
to be Acquired
Total
Estimated
Cost
TOTAL
Number
of Parcels
* Code:
Purchase
Total
Estimated Appraisal Costs
Estimated Survey Costs
Other Incidental Costs
Grant total Land Acquisition Cost
Overall Cost per Acre Including Incidentals
& Acres
1. Negotiated
2. Condemnation
3. Donation
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11. APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
Upon signing in the space provided below, the applicant agrees to conform with the requirements in the following two paragraphs
pertaining to ADA/Section 504 accessibility guidelines and civil rights assurance.
Assurance of Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504
I, the undersigned, certify that the [City of Dubuque] or [ County Conservation Board] has reviewed the
ADA/Section 504 accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities as required by the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources. Requirements put forth in the guidelines will be complied with as applicable to our proposed Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant project. Additionally, any new facilities built or acquired by the [city or
county conservation board] will comply with the guidelines where applicable.
Civil Rights Assurance of Compliance
The [City of Dubuque] or [ County Conservation Board] hereby agrees that it will comply with Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to
the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to the end that no person in the United States shall on the grounds of race,
color, national origin, age, or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Applicant - Recipient receives grant funds or other
assistance from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any
measures to effectuate this agreement.
This assurance is binding on the Applicant- Recipient, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or persons whose
signature appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicant- Recipient.
Applicant's Si ature
Mayor
Applicant's Title
12. CITY COUNCIL OR COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD APPROVAL (For City and County Projects Only)
I, the undersigned, certify that the city council of Dubuque or the County Conservation Board has on
the date of 8/1/11 reviewed this proposed project and approved its submittal for Resource Enhancement and Protection
(REAP) grai on ideratyon.
Signature: ty Mayor or County Conservation Board Chairperson
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13. COUNTY RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE REVIEW /COMMENTS - Required for private /public
open spaces acquisition projects, as well as city and county grant requests.
I, the undersigned, verify that the Dubuque County Resource Enhancement Committee reviewed the proposed project for
which this application is submitted. A summary of all comments made by the Committee has been provided on a separate
sheet of paper to the applicant for attachment to this application. My signature and the date of signature are also on the
separate sheet of comments.
❑ A mark on this line indicates that the project was reviewed, but the Committee did not make any comments for
attachment to the application.
Signature: Chairperson, County Resource Enhancement Committee Date
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11. APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
Upon signing in the space provided below, the applicant agrees to conform with the requirements in the following two paragraphs
pertaining to ADA /Section 504 accessibility guidelines and civil rights assurance.
Assurance of Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504
I, the undersigned, certify that the [City of Dubuque] or [ County Conservation Board] has reviewed the
ADA /Section 504 accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities as required by the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources. Requirements put forth in the guidelines will be complied with as applicable to our proposed Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant project. Additionally, any new facilities built or acquired by the [city or
county conservation board] will comply with the guidelines where applicable.
Civil Rights Assurance of Compliance
The [City of Dubuque] or [ County Conservation Board] hereby agrees that it will comply with Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to
the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to the end that no person in the United States shall on the grounds of race,
color, national origin, age, or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Applicant- Recipient receives grant funds or other
assistance from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any
measures to effectuate this agreement.
This assurance is binding on the Applicant- Recipient, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or persons whose
signature appears below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicant- Recipient.
Applicant's Signature
Mayor
Applicant's Title
Date
12. CITY COUNCIL OR COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD APPROVAL (For City and County Projects Only)
I, the undersigned, certify that the city council of Dubuque or the County Conservation Board has on
the date of 8/1/11 reviewed this proposed project and approved its submittal for Resource Enhancement and Protection
(REAP) grant consideration.
Signature: City Mayor or County Conservation Board Chairperson Date
13. COUNTY RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE REVIEW /COMMENTS - Required for private /public
open spaces acquisition projects, as well as city and county grant requests.
I, the undersigned, verify that the Dubuque County Resource Enhancement Committee reviewed the proposed project for
which this application is submitted. A summary of all comments made by the Committee has been provided on a separate
sheet of paper to the applicant for attachment to this application. My signature and the date of signature are also on the
separate sheet of comments.
❑ A mark on this line indicates that the project was reviewed, but the Committee did not make any comments for
attachment to the application.
Signature: Chairperson, County Resource Enhancement Committee Date
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14. PROJECT NARRATIVE
The outline below must be followed exactly on separate sheets of paper to be attached to the previous 4 pages of this application.
Make sure the bold numbers and headings are used in the order shown. The paragraphs below are guidelines to help organize your
application. Do not retype these guideline paragraphs in your project narrative.
This section of the application will be used by the project review and selection committee for scoring purposes. Be thorough, but as
concise as possible. It is important that you keep the scoring criteria in mind while organizing and preparing the project narrative.
Those scoring criteria are listed at the end of this section.
I. PROJECT LOCATION
Describe the location of the project relative to the county and nearest city. Include section, township, and range if rural; give specific
street location if urban. Attach a project location map that highlights the project area and has sufficient detail to allow the area to be
easily located by vehicle for on -site grant monitoring inspections.
11. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
If acquisition, give acres and describe the resources and existing facilities /improvements on and adjacent to the property. Also describe
its prospective use and management goals. If rare, unique, or high quality representative plant and animal species and communities
occur on the site, provide a listing of them. If development, describe the facilities to be constructed, existing facilities in the project
area, and the natural resources in the area. If this application is for the continuation of a project that previously received a REAP grant,
provide a status report of the project elements that were previously funded. Explain relationships (both positive and negative) between
the project and existing nearby local, state, and federal areas. Do not put project justification and benefit statements in this section - --
save them for Section IV.
III. DEVELOPMENT PLAN, PROJECT BOUNDARY MAP, AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH
Clearly differentiate between proposed and existing facilities. Also include and clearly differentiate any proposed future development
that is not a part of this application. Neatly draw the plan to scale and include an orientation arrow. Include existing roads, streets,
easements, railroads, water features, and any other developments on or immediately adjacent to the site. Identify land use types
(residential, row crop, pasture, industrial, commercial, recreation/conservation, etc.). Clearly show the overall project boundary. For
development projects, be sure to include dimensions of the facilities on the plans. For acquisition projects, identify the individual tracts
by using the parcel numbers listed in the table in Section 10 on page 3. It is preferred that plans be on 8 1/2" by 11" paper. They can be
on larger sized paper if necessary for legibility purposes, but fold to 8 1/2" by 11" before inserting into the application. A pocket page
inserted in the proper place in the application is the most convenient manner to handle over -sized pages. Aerial photographs should be
included and well - labeled for land acquisition projects. They may also be appropriate and useful for development projects.
IV. PROJECT BENEFITS, NEEDS, JUSTIFICATION, AND URGENCY
Describe project justification and need. Make references to your 5 -Year County REAP plan, Iowa Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor
Recreation Plan (SCORP) which can be found at www.iowadnr.com /grants /files /06scorp.pdf, Iowa Open Spaces Plan, and other plans
that help direct conservation and recreation programs. Do not include entire plans in the application. Identify benefits to be derived
from the project in terms of populations being served (users) and resource management /protection. For acquisition projects, provide a
prediction of what will happen to the parcel(s) if not acquired. Explain any urgency for development and/or acquisition action that may
exist.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF PROJECT
Describe permanent and temporary environmental impacts of the proposed project and future related actions, if any are contemplated.
"Impacts" are defined as direct or indirect changes in the existing environment, whether beneficial or adverse. This discussion should
also include expected impacts caused by users, as well as impacts on economic, cultural, aesthetic, and social conditions. Particular
attention must be given to any action that will affect flood plains, timber resources, terrain alterations, and wetlands.
VI. HISTORICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, AND ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES/IMPACTS
Describe any resources of historical nature on the project site, such as buildings, Indian burial mounds, historic trails, architectural
features, and archaeological elements. Also, explain both negative and positive impacts on these resources that will be caused by the
project.
VII. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND PARTICIPATION
Explain the extent of public participation in the formulation of this proposed project. Describe the process and mechanisms used, and
the findings. Do not include the actual public participation reports, board meeting minutes, and petitions in the application, but rather
reference their existence and conclusions in this section. However, have them readily available for submittal upon request.
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VIII. CONSIDERATIONS GIVEN TO MINORITIES, ELDERLY, AND HANDICAPPED
Proposed projects, to the greatest extent practical, must be accessible to all segments of the general population, including minorities,
the elderly, and the handicapped. Explain how this matter has been addressed in the formulation of this proposal. Be certain for
development projects that all dimensions and designs meet handicap accessibility standards. If the applicant has an affirmative action
plan/policy and an accessibility plan/policy, please note and be prepared to submit copies upon request.
IX. AGREEMENTS AND EASEMENTS
Explain any reservations, easements, leases, mineral rights, water rights, etc. that were not or will not be acquired by the applicant.
Describe how these will affect the proposed use and management of the site. Also use this section to explain contractual or joint
agreements with other parties for operation and maintenance of the site and facilities. Enclose copies of any such agreements and other
ownership conditions on the property.
X. ITEMIZED COST ESTIMATE
List all items and their costs to be included in the acquisition and /or development of the proposed project. Include types of
construction, dimensions, lengths, capacities, etc., whenever possible and applicable. Engineering and appraisal fees may also be
included. The itemized cost listing will be the basis for determining what items are eligible for assistance when funds are distributed to
applicants awarded a grant. Items not listed will not be eligible for assistance under this grant agreement.
XI. PHOTOGRAPHS
If you wish to include photographs with your application, mount them on 8 1/2" by 11" paper or in a photo album sleeve. Be sure to
clearly label the subject matter. It may also be useful to identify vantage points on your development plans and aerial photographs.
XII. COUNTY RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE COMMENTS
You, as the applicant, are responsible for presenting this proposed project to your County Resource Enhancement Committee before
submitting the application to the DNR. Any comments from the Committee as a whole or from its individual members must be
summarized and included in this application. The Chairperson of the Committee must verify that this coordination has taken place by
completing Section 13 of this application and signing the summary of the comments to be included in this section of the project
narrative. The applicant is responsible for obtaining the verification signatures and submitting the completed application to the DNR
by the applicable deadline.
XIII. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRED
A description of the public communications plan shall be included in every project submitted as a grant request, and if the grant is
approved for funding, the plan must be carried out. This plan will show what the applicant will do to educate the public about the
public benefits of the project and REAP's role in it. See administrative rule: 571- 33.22(455A) Public Communications on the REAP
website: www.iowareap.com.
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA AND THEIR WEIGHT FACTORS IN
PARENTHESES. KEEP THESE IN MIND WHILE PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION.
Private \Public Open Space
Level of significance (3)
Resource representation (3)
Level of threat (3)
Relationship to existing public land (3)
Rare or unique species or communities(2)
Public benefits (2)
Tourism and economic development potential (I)
Geographic distribution(1)
Multiple use potential(1)
Available funds relative to project costs (1)
Relationship to Open Spaces Plan, SCORP
and other state, local, regional plans (3)
Quality of public communications plan (1)
County Conservation
Public demand or need (2)
Project uniqueness (2)
Quality of site or project, or both (3)
Urgency of proposed action (2)
Multiple benefits to be provided (2)
Relationship to Open Spaces Plan, SCORP
and other state, local, regional plans (4)
Economic benefits to local, regional, or state area (1)
Quality of public communications plan (1)
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City Parks and Open Spaces
Quality of site or project, or both (3)
Direct recreation benefits (2)
Local need (2)
Number of people benefited (2)
Relationship to Open Spaces Plan, SCORP
and other state, local, regional plans (4)
Environmental Benefits (2)
Quality of public communications plan (1)
Minority Impact Statement
Pursuant to 2008 Iowa Acts, HF 2393, Iowa Code Section 8.11, all grant applications submitted to the State of Iowa which are due
beginning January 1, 2009 shall include a Minority Impact Statement. This is the state's mechanism to require grant applicants to
consider the potential impact of the grant project's proposed programs or policies on minority groups.
Please choose the statement(s) that pertains to this grant application. Complete all the information requested for the chosen
statement(s).
® The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique positive impact on minority persons.
Describe the positive impact expected from this project
The project lies at the juncture of three neighborhoods: Washington Street, Point, and North End. The majority of the
residents in these neighborhoods are low to moderate income. These neighborhoods also encompass significant racial and
ethnically diverse minority populations. The Washington Neighborhood has a 23.1% minority population. The Point
Neighborhood has a 15.9% minority population. The North End Neighborhood has a 12.5% minority population. The Bee
Branch Creek Trail -- MRT Route will improve economic conditions and quality of life for area residents while creating a
tourist attraction and regional trail connection free of charge.
Indicate which group is impacted:
❑ Women
❑ Persons with a Disability
® Blacks
® Latinos
® Asians
® Pacific Islanders
® American Indians
® Alaskan Native Americans
® Other
❑ The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique negative impact on minority persons.
Describe the negative impact expected from this project
Present the rationale for the existence of the proposed program or policy.
Provide evidence of consultation of representatives of the minority groups impacted.
Indicate which group is impacted:
❑ Women
❑ Persons with a Disability
❑ Blacks
❑ Latinos
❑ Asians
❑ Pacific Islanders
❑ American Indians
❑ Alaskan Native Americans
❑ Other
❑ The proposed grant project programs or policies are not expected to have a disproportionate or unique impact on minority
persons.
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Present the rationale for determining no impact.
1 hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge:
Name:Laura Carstens
Title: Planning Services Manager
Definitions
"Minority Persons ", as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, mean individuals who are women, persons with a disability, Blacks,
Latinos, Asians or Pacific Islanders, American Indians, and Alaskan Native Americans.
"Disability ", as defined in Iowa Code Section 15.102, subsection 5, paragraph "b ", subparagraph (1):
b. As used in this subsection:
(1) 'Disability" means, with respect to an individual, a
physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more
of the major life activities of the individual, a record of physical
or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the
major life activities of the individual, or being regarded as an
individual with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life
activities of the individual.
"Disability" does not include any of the following:
(a) Homosexuality or bisexuality.
(b) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism,
voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical
impairments or other sexual behavior disorders.
(c) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania.
(d) Psychoactive substance abuse disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
"State Agency ", as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, means a department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency or authority
of the State of Iowa.
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Subject: FY2012 Dubuque County REAP Plan Update and Grant Application
Dear Wayne,
Enclosed please find twelve (12) copies of the City of Dubuque's FY2012 Dubuque
County REAP Plan Update and two FY2011 REAP Grant Applications, one for Land
Acquisition for the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and one for the Bee Branch Creek
Trail — MRT Route for consideration at the August 9, 2011 meeting of the Dubuque
County REAP Committee.
At this time Dubuque City Council Member Joyce Connors remains the City's
representative to the Dubuque County REAP Committee. The City of Dubuque's REAP
Committee representative, FY2012 REAP Plan Update, and two FY2011 REAP Grant
Applications will be confirmed at the City Council's August 1, 2011 meeting.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need more information. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Planning Services Manager
Enclosures
cc: rie Ware, Leisure Services Manager
/Kevin Firnstahl, Acting City Clerk
Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation
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CHANGES TO DUBUQUE COUNTY 5 -YEAR REAP PLAN
QUESTIONNAIRE
NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR MUICIPALITY: City of Dubuque
1. List general REAP legislation- related goals and objectives of your organization or
municipality that have changed since the 2011 update of the Dubuque County Plan:
None.
2. List additions or deletions from present recreational /natural areas under your jurisdiction:
D None.
3. List the projects for which you hope to utilize REAP funding in the next five years:
D FY 2012: Land Acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center & Mines of Spain
D FY 2012: Bee Branch Creek Trail (MRT Route from 24th St. to Garfield Ave.)
D FY 2013: Eagle Valley Park Development
D FY 2014: Westbrook Park Development, Phase II
D FY 2014: Granger Creek Nature Trail, Dubuque Technology Park
D FY 2016: Pebble Cove Park Development
D FY 2016: North Fork Trails Park Development
4. List all actual and anticipated expenditures of REAP fund for FY12:
D $20,000 for Phase 2 (JFK Road to Plaza Drive) of the Iowa 32 (NW Arterial)
Bike /Hike Trail ($180,000 expended in FY10)
D $200,000 for Phase 3 (Plaza Drive to Holliday Drive) of the Iowa 32 (NW Arterial)
Bike /Hike Trail
5. Summarize any additional information about your agency /city /organization that you
would like to have included in the Dubuque County Plan.
A. Request that the Iowa Legislature increase the cap on the Environmental First Fund
(under which REAP and many other environmental programs are funded) to help fund
REAP.
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B. Additional REAP- eligible projects in the city limits of Dubuque include:
D English Ridge Park Development
D. Serenity Park Development
D Timber -Hyrst Park Development
D Westbrook Park Development, Phase III
D Trails in the Dubuque Industrial Center West
D Usha Park (Phases 4 and 5)
D Iowa 32 (NW Arterial) Bike /Hike Trail (future phases: Holliday Drive to Chavenelle
Road)
D Middle Fork Catfish Creek Trail Development
D. Dodge Street Bike /Hike Trail
D Land acquisition for neighborhood size park on west side of Dubuque
D Greenway Trail Development: Usha Park at NW Arterial and Pennsylvania Avenue
to Keyway Drive (North Fork Catfish Creek)
D Greenbelt/Wildlife Preserve, Medical Associates Clinic West
D Landscaping Improvements, Mauss Lake detention basin
C. REAP- eligible projects outside the city limits of Dubuque include:
D Redevelopment of former FDR Park
D Land Acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center & Mines of Spain
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