Heron Pond Trail Extension
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Prepared by: Laura Carstens. City Planner Address: City Hall. 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589-4210
RESOLUTION NO. 592-00
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUNDS FOR
THE HERITAGE TRAIL EXTENSION PROJECT: HERON POND TO PYATIGORSK
PARK
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Transportation has Recreational Trails funds available
to develop City recreational trails; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted a Comprehensive Plan and a Riverfront Plan
that include goals for development of bike/hike trails; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted the Heritage Trail Master Plan that includes
the Heritage Trail Extension.
. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Planning Services Manager is here by authorized to sign and
submit this application for Recreational Trails funds to the IDOT for the Heritage Trail
Extension Project: Heron Pond to Pyatigorsk Park on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Section 2. That the City of Dubuque agrees to adequately maintain the trail for its
intended use and maintain the total trail used to justify the project in public use for a minimum
of 20 years following project completion.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18thday of December, 2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne Schneider
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
December 13,2000
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Grant Application for Recreational Trails Funds
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens is recommending approval of the attached Resolution
authorizing submission of the Recreational Trails grant to the IDOT for funding of the extension
of Heritage Trail from Heron Pond to Pyatigorsk Park.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
December 12,2000
TO:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM:
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager ~
SUBJECT:
Grant Application for Recreational Trails Funds
INTRODUCTION
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This memo transmits for City Council approval the submission of a grant application to the Iowa
Department of Transportation (IDOT) for Recreational Trails Funds for the extension of Heritage
Trail from Heron Pond to Pyatigorsk Park. A map, project budget, and resolution are attached
for City Council consideration.
DISCUSSION
The project would link two existing components of the Heritage Trail Riverfront System: the
Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail and the Dubuque Jaycees Trail (formerly the Northern
Levee Path). The grant would provide a one-mile off-road extension from Heron Pond along the
Ski Club road, Greyhound Park Road and the 16th Street bridge to Pyatigorsk Park.
The Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail, completed this spring, loops around Miller-Riverview
Park and Heron Pond, ending at the back of the Greyhound Park. The segment along the Ski
Club road was included as a bid alternate for the Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail last year.
This alternate was not accepted because the City did not have sufficient funding.
The Dubuque Jaycees Trail is scheduled for bidding and construction in 2001. The City has a
Recreational Trails grant to widen this existing pathway atop the levee along Peosta Channel.
Pyatigorsk Park is scheduled for construction in Fiscal Year 2003. The City has $178,000 in
ORA distribution funds budgeted for development of this park, which also will serve as a trail
head for the Heritage Trail Riverfront System.
. The City has an ISTEA grant to install trail signs along Admiral Sheehy Drive, Greyhound Park
Road and 16th Street. This signed trail would link with the proposed project. Together, the two
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projects will provide both on-street and off-road trail routes to the recreational amenities on
Schmitt Island.
Engineering staff are working with lOOT to determine the estimated costs to relocate the
sidewalk on the 16th Street bridge from the south side to the north side of the bridge, and
extend an off-road trail to the parking lot along Greyhound Park Road. The relocated sidewalk
and new off-road trail would provide a direct, off-road link from the proposed trail to Pyatigorsk
Park at 16th Street and Kerper Blvd.
With paving of the Ski Club road as a trail, access to the Ski Club would be shifted from
Greyhound Park Road to the northwest comer of the western parking lot for the Greyhound
Park and Casino, near the wetlands. In addition, improvements to this western parking lot
would be made to accommodate trail users and Ski Club members. These project design
elements were reviewed with the Dubuque Ski Club and the Dubuque Greyhound Park and
Casino last year. Both groups found them acceptable. The Ski Club entrance would be
reduced in length, and the underutilized parking lot would be improved near the trail.
BUDGET IMPACT
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The total costs for the Heritage Trail Extension from Heron Pond to Pyatigorsk Park are
estimated to be $671,177. The requested grant amount is $493,177. lOOT requires a 25%
local match. The $178,000 in ORA Distribution funds budgeted in FY2003 for Pyatigorsk Park.
With the time frame for the grant award, execution of a grant agreement, and selection of an
engineering consultant, the FY2003 budget is appropriate.
I have reviewed this project with Administrative Services Manager Pauline Joyce, because
Pyatigorsk Park is included in the Vision Iowa application. We feel that the City should apply for
this lOOT grant at this time, in the event that the Vision Iowa grant is less than requested. The
IDOTsubmittal deadline is January 2nd for the January, 2001 grant round of the Recreational
Trails Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing submission
of the Recreational Trails grant to the lOOT for funding of the extension of Heritage Trail from
Heron Pond to Pyatigorsk Park.
Attachments
cc Pauline Joyce, Administrative Services Manager
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6.' Iowa Department of Transportation
REQUEST FOR TRAILS FUNDS
General Information
Applicant Agency: Citv of Dubuque
Contact (Name & Title): Laura Carstens. Pl anni nq Servi ces Manaqer
Complete Mailing Address: City Ha 11, 50 W. 13th Street
Street Address end/or Box No.
Dubuque IA 52001-4864 (319) 589-4210
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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.)
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Project Title: Her itage Trail Extens i on: Heron Pond to P yat i gorsk Park
ProjectDescription:(includinglength):This proiect will provide a 1 mile paved off road link
between components of the Heritage Trail Riverfront System: the Heron .Popd Wetl~~d
Nature Trail and the Dubuque Jaycees Trail (formerly the Northern Levee Path).
The trail will also connect with Pyatigorsk Park, a trailhead for the Heritage
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Economic Impact Information
Type of Project:
o Acquisition - Number of Acres
{] Development
o Combination - Number of Acres
Type of Proposal: ~ Grant
o Loan
o Combination
If this application is for a loan or a combination loan/grant, please state the proposed repayment terms.
Include amount of principal to be repaid, proposed interest rate, length of repayment, etc.
N/A
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Project Costs (An itemized breakdown must be included on an attached sheet):
Total Cost $ 671 ,177
Trails Fund Amount $ 493 ,177
Applicant Fund $ 178.000
Other Sources (Specify below) $ 0
Source
Amount
Assured or Anticipated
Assured
1. Cit of Dubuque
$178,000
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Are any state funds involved in this project?
DYes
ONo
If yes, please explain the source and conditions
Are any federal funds involved in this project?
DYes
KI No
If yes, please explain the source and conditions
Estimated Project Development Schedule:
Start October, 2001
Completion November , 2001
Has any part of this trail project been started? D Yes KJ No
If yes, explain While no part of the trail project has been started, the project
will link two segments of the Heritage Trail Riverfront System.
Do you intend to charge a fee to trail users?
DYes ~ No
If yes, how much? $
What will it be used for?
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Documentation and Narrative Information
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. The narrative must show that the concept is reasonable from
a transportation engineering and/or recreational standpoint and is part of an area wide, local, regional,
or statewide plan.
~ B. A MAP identifying the location of the trail project.
~ C. A CROSS-SECTION of the proposed trail project.
~ D. A SKETCH-PLAN of the trail project.
m E. An ITEMIZED BREAKDOWN of the total trail project costs.
~ F. A TIME SCHEDULE for the total trail development.
~ G. An OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT of the trail proposal from the authority to be responsible for the
maintenance and operation. The authority must provide written assurance that it will adequately
maintain the trail for its intended use and maintain the total trail used to justify the project in public use
for a minimum of 20 years following project completion.
IX! H. A NARRATIVE discussing the extent to which adjacent property owners have been informed of the
proposed project and an assessment of their acceptance.
The award of Recreational Trails funds; any subsequent 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 331.342, of any state, county, or city official,
elective or appointive. Any award of Recreational Trail funding or any letting of a contract in violation of the
foregoing provisions shall invalidate the award of Recreational Trails funding and authorize a complete
recovery of any funds previously disbursed.
Certification
To the best of my knowledge and belief, all information included in this application is true and accurate,
including the commitment of all physical and financial resources. This application has been duly authorized
by the participating local authority. I understand the attached OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT(S) binds the
participating local governments to assume responsibility for adequate maintenance of any new or improved
trails.
I understand that, although this information is sufficient to secure a commitment of funds, an executed
contract between the applicant and the Department is required prior to the authorization of funds.
Representing the City of Dubuque
Signature
Date
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Typed Name & Tille
December 19, 2000
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Recreational Trails Fund -- itemized cost estimate
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Heritage Trail Extension: Heron Pond Wetlands to Pyatigorsk Park
Project Component: Trail along Ski Club road
No. Item Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
1 Staking 1 LS $4,650.00 $4,650
2 Relocate Ski Club sign 1 LS $800.00 $800
3 Clearing and Grubbing 1 LS $2,700.00 $2,700
4 Earthwork 1 LS $12,200.00 $12,200
5 Asphalt surface course, 2" 623 TON $39.00 $24,297
6 Stone base 2,400 TON $14.00 $33,600
7 Centerline striping 2,773 LF $0.25 $693
8 Rebuild fence barriers 1 EA $1,650.00 $1,650
9 Trail signs 8 EA $ 7 2.00 $576
10 Pavilion 1 LS $10,000.00 $10,000
. 11 Parking Lot Improvements 1 LS $10,000.00 $10,000
Subtotal $101,166
Project Component: Trail along Greyhound Park Road
No. Item Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
12 Embankment 3,500 CY $10.00 $35,000
13 Asphalt surface course, 2" 319 TON $39.00 $12,441
14 Asphalt binder course 399 TON $33.00 $13,167
15 Concrete Curb and Gutter
-remove and replace 20 LF $18.00 $360
16 Stone base under curb 6" 754 TON $14.00 $10,557
17 Centerline striping 1,809 LF $0.25 $452
18 Seeding 2,412 SY $3.00 $7,236
19 Trail signs 4 EA $ 7 2.00 $288
20 Traffic Control 1 LS $3,618.00 $3,618
Subtotal $83,120
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Heritage Trail Extension: Heron Pond Wetlands to Pyatigorsk Park
Project Component: Pyatigorsk Park trail head
No. Item Quantity Units Unit Cost Total Cost
21 Clearing and Grubbing 5 EA $275.00 $1,375
22 Excavation 5,070 CY $ 1 1 .00 $55,770
23 Backfill Limestone 50 TON $9.00 $450
24 Backfill Topsoil 640 TON $22.00 $14,080
25 Graded Stone base 610 TON $14.00 $8,540
26 Bedding Stone, clean 4 TON $22.00 $88
27 Asphalt leveling course 165 TON $33.00 $5,445
28 Asphalt surface course, 2" 165 TON $39.00 $6,435
a Concrete Curb & Gutter
b -- placement 540 LF $13.00 $7,020
29 -- remove and replace 66 LF $18.00 $1 ,1 88
30 Concrete Driveway 30 SY $30.00 $900
31 Concrete Sidewalk 5,950 SF $5.00 $29,750
32 Concrete Handicapped Ramp 45 SF $5.00 $225
. 33 Removal of Driveway 122 SY $0.50 $61
34 RCP Storm Sewer, 15" 56 LF $25.00 $1 ,400
35 Storm Sewer Intake 2 EA $1,210.00 $2,420
36 Pavement Marking 403 LF $0.50 $202
37 Remove/Replace Loop Detector 3 EA $385.00 $1,155
38 Traffic Control 1 LS $1,650.00 $1,650
39 Cobblestone Pavement 290 SY $33.00 $9,570
40 Decorative Fence 80 LF $50.00 $4,000
41 Decorative Stone Border 210 LF $5.00 $1,050
42 Seeding, Fertilizing, Mulching 3,500 SY $3.00 $10,500
43 Shade Trees 10 EA $600.00 $6,000
44 Shrubs & Groundcover 60 EA $35.00 $2,100
45 Benches 4 EA $1,500.00 $6,000
46 Litter Receptacles 4 EA $800.00 $3,200
47 Picnic Tables 4 EA $2,000.00 $8,000
48 Wayfinding Trail Sign 1 EA $1,200.00 $1,200
49 Interpretive Sign 1 EA $1 ,1 00.00 $ 1 , 1 00
50 Bike Loops 12 EA $120.00 $1 ,440
Subtotal $192,314
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Heritage Trail Extension: Heron Pond Wetlands to Pyatigorsk Park
Project Component: Realign Trail along North Side of 16th St. Bridge
No. Item Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
51 Remove old pavement 462 SY $4.00 $1,848
52 Concrete Pavement, 9" 462 SY $45.00 $20,790
53 Granular Stone subbase 155 TON $14.00 $2,170
54 Crushed Stone 464 TON $8.00 $3,712
55 Excavation 145 CY $8.00 $1 ,1 63
56 Remove/Relocate fence & barrier 1 LS $10,000.00 $10,000
57 Realign Lanes 1 LS $40,000.00 $40,000
58 Traffic Control 1 LS $5,000.00 $ 5,000
59 Handicapped Ramp 1 EA $800.00 $800
60 Seeding 170 SY $3.00 $510
61 Trail Signs 4 EA $ 7 2.00 $288
Subtotal $86,281
Total Construction Estimate $462,881
10% Mobilization $46,288
25% Engineering/Construction Mgmt $115,720
15% Contingency $46,288
Total Project Cost Estimate $671,177
27% City Funds $178,000
73% lOOT grant request $493,177
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Heritage Trail Extension:
Heron Pond to Pyatigorsk Park
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