REAP Annual Plan, Representative and Application_Mines of Spain THE CITY OF 411WA Dubuque*****
DUBB E All erica City
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
2012
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: FY 2013 Dubuque County REAP Plan -- City of Dubuque Update, Grant
Application and City Representative on REAP Committee
DATE: July 30, 2012
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council approval of the
City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2013 update to the Dubuque County Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Plan and approval of a REAP grant application in
the amount of $200,000 for development of the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Addition at
the Mines of Spain. Even though no local match is required for the REAP grant, the
City will use the $175,000 Federal Land and Water Conservation grant as a local match
to make the application more competitive. It is further recommended that the City
Council confirm City Council Member Joyce Connors as the City representative on the
Dubuque County REAP Committee.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
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2012
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: FY 2013 Dubuque County REAP Plan -- City of Dubuque Update, Grant
Application and City Representative on REAP Committee
DATE: July 24, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The Dubuque County REAP Committee is updating the Dubuque County REAP Plan for FY
2013. 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 2013 update
to the Dubuque County REAP Plan, a REAP grant application for development for E.B.
Lyons Interpretive Center Addition, and confirmation of the City's representative to the
REAP Committee.
Attachments include: the REAP Committee correspondence, the City's REAP Plan update,
the REAP grant application and resolution, and the REAP Committee appointment form.
DISCUSSION
The REAP Committee has requested the City of Dubuque's FY 2013 update to the Dubuque
County 5 -Year REAP Plan, any REAP grant applications, and confirmation of the City of
Dubuque's REAP Committee representative by July 26, 2012. The attached information will
be submitted to the REAP Committee by this deadline, subject to City Council action on
August 6, 2012.
FY 2013 REAP Plan Update
Attached is the completed questionnaire for the City of Dubuque's FY 2013 update for the
Dubuque County REAP Plan. The update was prepared based on the prior REAP Plan, the
City's adopted FY 2013 - FY 2017 Capital Improvement Program, and input from Leisure
Services Manager Marie Ware.
FY 2013 REAP Grant Application
Staff recommends submittal of the attached REAP grant application of $200,000 for Phase
1 development of the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Addition at the Mines of Spain. This
development involves approximately 52 acres of vacant land west of the Center to expand
the state park boundaries and recreational opportunities. Expansion of the park is an
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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 (INHF) on acquisition and development of this land. The INHF
acquired the land for $312,000 in 2011. The City has a purchase agreement with INHF for
this land. The Friends group has committed to fundraising at least $50,000 for acquisition.
The proposal is Phase 1 of the development of the 52 -acre site. The project will be based
on a 2012 master plan and public survey. Proposed improvements include: prairie
restoration, wildlife buffer, overlook /outdoor classroom, interpretive signage and outdoor
exhibits, youth group camp area, shelter, and ADA- compliant restrooms, paved bike /hike
trail, and trailhead parking. The estimated total cost for Phase 1 improvements is $375,000.
The City of Dubuque is eligible for up to $200,000 in REAP grant funds. Since the City
received a $200,000 REAP grant in FY 2012 toward land acquisition for this project, the City
will not be granted additional REAP funds for acquisition. Consequently, the FY 2013 REAP
grant application is for Phase 1 development.
No local match is required for REAP grants, but the application lists a City match of
$175,000 to make the application more competitive. The City has been awarded a $175,000
federal Land and Water Conservation (LWCF) grant for Phase 1 improvements; that grant is
the local match. No City funds other than these LWCF grant dollars are proposed for the
Phase 1 development.
City Representative on REAP Committee
The current City representative on the REAP Committee is City Council Member Joyce
Connors, who has agreed to continue as the City's representative. Confirmation of the City's
FY 2013 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
7, 2012. FY 2013 REAP Plan updates and REAP grant applications are due to the REAP
Committee by July 26, 2012. REAP grant applications are due to the IDNR by August 15,
2012. Grant awards are usually confirmed by October.
I recommend that the City Council approve the City of Dubuque's update of the FY 2013
Dubuque County REAP Plan, the resolution and the FY 2013 REAP grant application of
$200,000 for development for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Addition at the Mines of Spain.
I also recommend that the City Council confirm City Council Member Joyce Connors as the
City representative on the Dubuque County REAP Committee.
Attachments
cc: Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager
Jenny Larson, Budget Director
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Prepared by: Laura Carstens. City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone: 589 -4210
Return to: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk Address: City Hall. 50 W. 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone: 589 -4121
RESOLUTION NO. 215 -12
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REAP GRANT APPLICATION TO THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF E. B.
LYONS INTERPRETIVE AREA ADDITION AT THE MINES OF SPAIN
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has allocated grant
funds in the REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection) Program for the development
of recreational areas; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque 2008 Comprehensive Plan includes an objective for
expansion of the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area and the 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 to the IDNR for REAP funds for
development of the E. B. Lyons Interpretive Area Addition at the 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 6th day of Augus 2012.
Roy D/ : uol, Mayor
Attest:
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Ke i n . Firnstahl, Cit 'erk
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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 1 1 County Conservation
® City Parks and Open Spaces ❑ Joint Application*
NOTE: A joint project is two or more entities applying for separate parts of the sane 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`x' St. CITY & ZIP CODE: Dubuque IA 52001
e. TELEPHONE #: 563.589.4210
3. a. PROJECT TITLE: Phase 1 Development of the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Addition at the 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?
n No
® Yes -) If yes, write in the number of years and estimated overall project cost in the spaces provided below.
Number of years: 5 Estimated overall cost: $1,000,000.00
NOTE: The info nation 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:
$375,000.00
$375,000.00
b. AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUESTED: $200,000.00
c. AMOUNT OF LOCAL OR PRIVATE MATCH MONEY *: $175,000.00
*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 (cheek only one): (Required for private /public open space acquisition program only.)
® Cash
Land Value 1 1 Letter of Credit
e. SOURCE OF PRIVATE MATCH (list all): City of Dubuque
5. TYPE OF PROJECT: 1 1 Land acquisition* 4 Number of Acres:
® Development
n Combination of land acquisition and development* 4 Number of Acres:
n 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 project is Phase 1 of the development of approximately 52 acres of recently- acquired land west of the E.B. Lyons
Interpretive Center at the Mines of Spain. The project will expand the state park boundaries and recreational
opportunities based on a 2012 master plan and public survey. Proposed improvements include: prairie restoration,
wildlife buffer, overlooldoutdoor classroom, interpretive signage and outdoor exhibits, youth group camp area, shelter,
and ADA- compliant restrooms, paved bike /hike trail, and trailhead parking.
7. OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT SITE Development projects only
® Fee Title r Lease Agreement*
E Other 4 Please describe
*If leased, attach a copy of lease agreement
8. ESTIMATED PROJECT DATES
a. Start 3 /31/13 b. Completion 3/31/15
9. ESTIMATED ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT:
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 assuran e is binding on the Applicant- Recipient, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or persons whose
signature a ear belovy are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicant- Recipient.
Applican Signature
Mayor
Applicant's Title
August 6, 2012
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 8/7/1 reviewed this proposed project and approved its submittal for Resource Enhancement and Protection
(REAP) grant c/rsideratjon.
August 6, 2012
Signature: Ci ayor 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.
att
A mark on this line indicates that the project was reviewed, but the Committee did not make any comments for
ment to the application.
Signature: P airperson, County Resource Enhancement Committee
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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.
II. 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.iowadmr.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 enviromnental impacts of the proposed project and future related actions, if any are contemplated.
"Impacts" are defined as direct or indirect changes in the existing enviromnent, 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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Vlll. 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 fonnulation 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 'natter. 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 Sparc
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(L)
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, 1-IF 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
Development of the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center Addition includes the provision of outdoor recreational facilities, such as
a paved trail and restroorns, that will be ADA accessible to persons with a disability. The Mines of Spain currently lacks these
accessible outdoor amenities. Due to rugged terrain, enviromnentally sensitive habitats, and abundant archeological areas, the
trails in the state park are unpaved, include stairs, and are walking hails only. Persons with a disability are limited in their
park access due to steep grades, lack of pavement and steps. Restrooms facilities in the Interpretive Center are ADA -
accessible; however, when the Center is closed, the current outdoor restroom does not meet ADA requirements. This project
will provide ADA - compliant outdoor restroons and trail access for all park users.
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.
I 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
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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 (I):
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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E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Addition — Proposed Improvements
Preliminary Cost Estimates 3/2012
Phase I — City of Dubuque ($175,000) and FY 2013 REAP grant ($200,000)
Paved Prairie Trail (ADA- compliant) to Overlook /Outdoor Classroom - $132,000
Overlook /Outdoor Classroom - $25,000
Prairie Trailhead Parking & Roadways - $50,000
Shelter - $35,000
Restroom (ADA - compliant) - $45,000
Youth Group Camp Area — $5,000
E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Restroom Replacement (ADA - compliant) - $25,000
E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Entrance & Visibility Improvements - $10,000
Wildlife Buffer - $5,000
Prairie Restoration - $30,000
Interpretive signage and exhibits - $13,000
Phase I Total - $375,000
Phase II — future fundraising
E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Parking Expansion, Roadway, & Retaining Wall -
$175,000
Development Bioretension Cells - $25,000
Paved Trail Connection Between E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and Prairie Trail -
$15,000
Shop Demolition & Park Service Building - $350,000
Phase II Total - $550,000
Potential Barn Restoration — unknown at this time
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TO:
DUBUQUE COUNTY CITY CLERKS
MEMBERS OF DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE
RE: REAP PLAN AND GRANT APPLICATIONS
DATE: July 5, 2012
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Attached is a questionnaire designed to assist your group in updating the
Dubuque County FY2013 REAP Plan. Please return any information you
may wish in the FY 2013 update to the plan by Thursday, ,July 26, 2012.
2. Also enclosed is a form asking for any changes to representatives on the
Committee. Please return both forms by Thursday, July 26, 2012 so that we
can verify the membership prior to the meeting. You may submit both items
by mail, fax to 563 -587 -3836 ore -mail to personnel @dbeco.org.
3. The REAP Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 7th, at 3:00 p.m. in the
Supervisors' Chambers, 4"' Floor, Dubuque County Courthouse to approve
changes to the FY2013 Dubuque County Reap Plan and REAP grant
applications for fiscal year 2013. Please note that the public entrance to the
Dubuque County Courthouse is the Central Avenue entrance, with
Courthouse Security procedures required.
4. If you are interested in making a FY2013 REAP Grant Application and
require assistance with it, contact Marla Quinn at ECIA (5564166).
Sir}s�erely,
Daryl Klein, Chairperson
DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF MEETING OF DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE
(Resource Enhancement and Protection)
DATE OF MEETING
PLACE OF MEETING:
TIME OF MEETING:
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Supervisors' Chambers, 4°i Floor
Dubuque County Courthouse
3:00 p.m.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
1. Approval of minutes of meeting of August 9, 2011
2. FY13 REAP update (Brian Preston)
3 Review and approval of FY13 update to the FY13 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.
DUBUQUE COUNTY
FISCAL YEAR 2013
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
405 Horseshoe Rd.
P 0 Box 66
501 Buchanan St SW
7978 Maranatha Ct.
660 Edith St.
340 First Ave. E
109 Kellie Court
303 7"' Ave NE
654 Highland Ct.
PO Box 115
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
Dubuque
Dubuque
52001
52001
52001
Sherrill 52073
Bernard
Cascade
Peosta
52032
52033
52068
Dubuque 52001
Dyersville 52040
Epworth 52045
Farley 52046
I -Ioly Cross
Luxemburg
Peosta
New Vienna
Rickardsville
Dubuque
Sherrill
Worthington
Zwingle
52053
52056
52068
52065
52039
52004
52073
52078
52079
New Vienna 52065
Dubuque 52003
Dubuque 52001
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
Dan Dunham
Ducks Unlimited
Nature Conservancy
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
SUPPORT STAFF
Brian Preston Cty Conservation 13606 Swiss Valley
City Leisure Sery Bunker Hill Rd
Marla Quinn ECIA P 0 Box 1140
Mary Ann Specht Adm. Asst. 720 Central
Theresa Weiss Soil Conservation210 Bierman Rd.
Laura Carstens City of Dubuque 50 W 13`1' St
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Dubuque 52003
Rd Peosta
Dubuque
Dubuque
Dubuque
Epworth
Dubuque
52068
52002
52004
52001
52045
52001
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 2012 update of the Dubuque County Plan:
2. List additions or deletions from present recreational /natural areas under your jurisdiction:
3. List the projects for which you hope to utilize REAP funding in the next five years:
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY2017
4 List all actual and anticipated expenditures of REAP fund for FY13:
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).
APPOINTMENTS TO REAP
NAME OF CITY OR
ORGANIZATION:
NAME OF CURRENT
MEMBER: (See List)
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
Submitted by:
City Zip
Return to: Board of Supervisors, Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque IA 52001 by mail,
fax 563 -587 -3836 or e -mail to personnel @dbeco.org.
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 2012 update of the Dubuque County Plan:
None.
2. List additions or deletions from present recreational /natural areas under your jurisdiction:
➢ Land Acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center & Mines of Spain.
3. List the projects for which you hope to utilize REAP funding in the next five years:
➢ FY 2013: Development of E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Addition
➢ FY 2014: Phase 4 of Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike /Hike Trail
➢ FY 2015: Park Development of FEMA Buyout Properties on Old Mill/Manson Roads
➢ FY 2016: North Fork Trail Park Development
➢ FY 2017: Roosevelt Park Redevelopment
4. List all actual and anticipated expenditures of REAP fund for FYI3: -
➢ $200,000 for Land Acquisition for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center & Mines of Spain
➢ $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:
➢ Bee Branch Creek Trail (MRT Route from 24`h St. to Garfield Ave.)
➢ Granger Creek Nature Trail (Dubuque Technology Park)
➢ Creek Wood (Timber - Hyrst) Park Development
➢ Westbrook Park Development, Phase II
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➢ Eagle Valley Park Development
➢ Comiskey Park Redevelopment
➢ Pebble Cove Park Development
➢ English Ridge Park Development
➢ Serenity Park Development
➢ 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 to reach 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)
➢ Greenbelt /Wildlife Preserve, Medical Associates Clinic West
➢ Landscaping Improvements, Mauss Lake detention basin
C. REAP - eligible projects outside the city limits of Dubuque include:
➢ Redevelopment of former F. D. Roosevelt Park
➢ Land Acquisition and Development of E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center Addition
➢ Joint Trailhead for County and City Heritage Trail systems
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