Dubuque County Historical Society Application for Local TEA-21 Funds_Burlington DepotRESOLUTION NO. 201-00
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AN APPLICATION TO DMATS FOR TEA-21
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS FOR PHASE 2 OF THE DEPOT
RESTORATION PROJECT BY DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Whereas, the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMA TS) has
allocated local TEA-21 Transportation Enhancement Funds for historic preservation;
rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures, and facilities;
and establishment of transportation museums; and
Whereas, the Dubuque County Historical Society (DCHS) has requested City
sponsorship of and will provide the required local match for an application to DMA TS for
local TEA-21 Transportation Enhancement Funds for Phase 2 of the Restoration of the
Burlington Quincy Depot, which will be part of the River Discovery Center; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque participates as a sponsor in the America's River
Project, which includes the River Discovery Center.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor hereby is authorized to sign the application for Phase 2
of the River Discovery Center's Depot Restoration Project on behalf of the DCHS to
DMA TS for local TEA-21 Transportation Enhancement Funds.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to negotiate an
appropriate contract with the DCHS to comply with TEA-21 grant requirements for this
project, should the application be approved by DMA TS.
Section 3. That in the event said application is approved, the DCHS will provide its
written assurance that the completed project will be maintained adequately for its
intended public use for a minimum of twenty (20) years following project completion.
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Section 4. That the City of Dubuque hereby agrees to abide by all local, state and
federal requirements applicable to the proposed project.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of May, 2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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REQUEST FOR DMATs TEA-21 TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS
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General Information
Applicant City or Couney:
City of Dubuaue
Contact (Name & Title):
Laura Carstens. Planning Services Manager
Complere Mailing Address:
DllbllQIl" r.ity Hall
50 W. 13th St.
Dubuque. IA 52001
Phone:
319-589-4210
Daytime
If the project is sponsored by an organizarion other than the applicant city or county, please state the
name, contact person, mailing address, and telephone number of the sponsoring organization. (Attach
an additional page if more than two organizations are involved.)
Organization: Dubuque County Historical Society
. Contact (Name & Title): Jerrv Ender. Fxeclltive Director
Complete Mailing Address: P .0. Box 266
Dubuque. IA 52004-0266
Phone: 319-557-9545
Daytime
PROJECT TITLE: Phase II - Depot Restoration
Project Category - Check all categories that apply in describing your project.
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1L Facilities for Pedestrians and Bicycles
- Preservation of Abandoned Railway Corridors (generally for new uses)
_ Scenic or Historic Highway Programs
- Acquisition of Scenic Easements and SceniclBistoric Sites
_ Landscaping and Other Scenic Beautification
- C<;>':tro! and Removal of ~utdoor Advertising
- Mitlg:mon of Water Pollutlon Due to Highway Runoff
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L Histo;ic l'reservation (transportation facilities only)
.1L Rehabilitation and Operation of Historic T ransporration BtJildings, Stmcturcs, or Facilities
_ Archaeological Planning and Research
- Provision of safety and education activities for pedestrians and bicyclist
.lL Establishment of transportation museums
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Project Costs (A n itemized breakdown must be included on an attached sheer):
(number of acres:~
($25,000 minimum)
Specific Local Match Source
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Assured?
Anticipated?
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1. Contributions to River Disc. Center
$ 41.750 assured
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Are any other funds involved in this project besides Enhancement and Local Match? _Yes lLNo
If yes, please explain the source and conditions:
Estimated Project Development Schedule:
Design (start and completion date) October. 2000 _ Apri 1. 2001
Land Acquisition (stan: and completion date)
Construction (start and completion dale) Apri 1. 2001 - October. 2002
. Has any part of this project been started? _Yes ~No
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If yes please describe the currem status of the project and the portion of the project which will be
funded with TEA-21 Transportation Enhancement Funds:
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Do you intend to charge a fce to users of this project? X. Yes_No
If yes, how much? $ 7.00 for entire River Discovery Center, $5.50 for students & groups
What will it be used for? ^ $7.00 admission fee. U5.50 for students & grOUps) to the
entire River Discovery Center. Local residents 'without funds can visit the first
Saturday of every month for free.
Documentation and Narrative Infortrultion
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The following documents and narratives must be attached to this application. In the upper right-
hand corner of each document or narrative, write the corresponding letter shown below.
A. A NARRATIVE assessing existing conditions, outlining the concept of the proposed project, and
providing adequate project justification. T ramportation enhancements must have a direct
relationship to the metropolitan intermodal transportation system, either as it exists or as it is
planned.
B. A MAP identifying the location of the project.
C. A SKETCH-PLAN of the project, including cross-section for bicycle or pedestrian facilities.
D. A RESOLUTION ENDORSING the proposal from the Authority to be responsible for the
maintenance and operation. The Authority must provide written assurance that it will adequarely
maintain the completed project for its intended public use for a minimum of 20 years following
project completion. (Note: this Authority may not always necessarily be a city or county).
E. A NARRATIVE diSCUSSing the public input process that was followed and the extent to which
adjacent property OWners and others have been informed of the proposed project and an assessment
of their acceptance.
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The aWard of Transportation Enhancement (I'E) funds; any subsequent funding or letting of
contracts for design, construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance; Or the furnishing of
materials shall not involve direct or indirect interest, prohibited by Iowa Code Sections 314_2,362.5
or ~31.342, of any st~te, county, Or city official, elective or appoim:ive. Any award of funding or any
letting .of a. contract tn violation of the foregoing provisions shall invalidate the award of funding and
authonze a complete recovery of any funds previously disbursed.
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Certification (MI<st be completed by the applicant city or COltnty)
To the best of my knowledge and belief, all information included in this application is true and
accurate, including tbe commitment of all physical and financial reSOurces. This application has been
duly authorized by the participating local authority. I understand that this Official Endorsement
binds the participating local governments to assume responsibility for adequate maintenance of any
new or improved facilities.
1 understand that, although this information is sufficient to secure a commitment of funds, an
executed contract between the applicant and the IOWa Department of Transportation is required prior
to the authorization of funds.
Representing ~city or _ county)
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Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor, City of Dubuque
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Commit;nellt of Local Match (Sholdd be completed i,l all cases jor which the local malch will be
provided by individuals or organizat.ions other than the applicant cily Or COUTlty, In cases where the local
match will be provided by mOre than One individual Or organization, signed copies of this form must be
provided for all of those providing a share of the local match)
I, the undersigned, am empowered to commit _ myself or ~ the organization I represent to
contribute $ 41. 750 in local match fundsto the Phase II - Deoot Restoration
transportation enhancement project, I understand that the local match for
this project must be contributed in cash and that contribution of materials, services, labor or any
other in-kind contribution is not eligible for consideration as the local match for this project, I also
understand that if either I or the organization I represent fail to provide local match funds as
committed, the applicant city Or county may chose to inform the Dubuque Metropolitan Area
Transportation Study Policy Board of such failure. The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation
Study Policy Board will then have the Option to award the requested grant funds to other projects in
the DMA TS region.
Enzl er, EXec. Dir. Organization Represented (if appropriate
P.O. Box 266. DubUQue. IA 52004-0266
Organization Address
(319) 557-9545
Organization Phone Number
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RESOLUTION
On Wednesday, May 3,12 noon, the executive committee of the Dubuque
County Historical Society met at the Ryan House, 14th and Locust Streets,
Dubuque. Iowa.
Ken Furst moved that the Historical Society endorses the application for
fimding for TEA 21 Enhancement Funding and that the Historical Society commit
to providing the matching funds required and to be responsible for maintenance
and operations for a minimum of 20 years following project completion. Tim
Butler seconded. Motion carried.
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Mark Wahlert
Secretary, pro-tern
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
May 9,2000
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: DCHS Application to DMATS for Local TEA-21 Funds
Phase 2 of the Depot Restoration Project
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Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens is recommending approval of a Dubuque
County Historical Society grant application for Phase 2 of the Depot Restoration
Project in the amount of $167,000.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
MCVM/dd
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Tim Moerman, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
May 4, 2000
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager ~
SUBJECT: DCHS Application to DMATS for Local TEA-21 Funds
Phase 2 of the Depot Restoration Project
Introduction
This memo transmits a resolution and copy of a grant application for City Council
review and approval. The Dubuque County Historical Society (DCHS) plans to submit
an application to the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMA TS) for
local TEA-21 Transportation Enhancements funds for Phase 2 of the River Discovery
Center Depot Restoration.
Discussion
In 1999, DMA TS awarded DCHS a TEA-21 grant for restoration of the former
Burlington Quincy Depot at the Ice Harbor, which presently is leased month to month
by DCHS from the City for museum activities.
As Phase 2 of this restoration, DCHS would create and install transportation exhibits
in the depot, and recreate the platform and landscaped Burlington Park on the
building's east side based on the original 1891 construction. The restored depot
would be part of the River Discovery Center.
Historic preservation; rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings,
structures or facilities; and establishment of transportation museums are eligible TEA-
21 projects. If this TEA-21 grant is funded, then DCHS would need to comply with
TEA-21 requirements that the completed project be maintained for its intended public
use for a minimum of 20 years. Phase 2 construction is planned for April, 2001 _
October, 2002.
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As a non-profit, DCHS is eligible to apply for TEA-21 funds with sponsorship by the
City or Dubuque County. The City and DCHS have a similar sponsorship arrangement
with transportation enhancements grants for restoration of the William M. Black
historic steamboat and restoration of the railroad freight house that houses the
Woodward Riverboat Museum.
Phase 2 of the Depot Restoration Project has an estimated total cost of $208,750.
The DCHS grant request will be for 70% of the total, or approximately $167,000.
DCHS would provide the 30% local match of approximately $41,750. The City would
incur only the indirect expenses of grant administration. Also, the City would need to
pay for 70% of the project costs up front, and then seek reimbursement as the project
progressed.
Recommendation
I recommend that the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing the
City's sponsorship of the DCHS grant application to DMA TS for Phase 2 of the Depot
Restoration Project, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the application.
Attachments
cc Pauline Joyce, Administrative Services Manager
Gil Spence, Leisure Services Manager
Jerry Enzler, DCHS Director