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History Trail - Preserve America Grant 5~~~E ~~~ MEMORANDUM . , (-I May 31,2006 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Preserve America Grant Application - Dubuque History Trail The Dubuque County Historical Society is asking the City of Dubuque to serve as the sponsor for a Preserve America grant application for the Dubuque History Trail. The Preserve America matching-grant program provides funding to designated Preserve America Communities to support preservation efforts through heritage tourism, education and historic preservation planning. Dubuque was the first city in Iowa to be designated as Preserve America Community. The budget impact to the City of Dubuque will be $8,500 staff support for the project director and engineering, and 25% indirect cost for overhead ($2,125), for a total in-kind City budget impact of $10,625. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council authorization for submittal of the Preserve American grant application for the Dubuque History Trail. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. (lei (~/){ C- Micllael C. Van Milligen MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager D~B~E ~..k~ MEMORANDUM May 25, 2006 FROM: RE: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager ~ TO: Preserve America Grant Application -- Dubuque History Trail INTRODUCTION This memo transmits a Preserve America grant application for the Dubuque History Trail for the City Council's review and approval. A resolution in support is enclosed. DISCUSSION The Dubuque County Historical Society is asking for the City of Dubuque to serve as the sponsor for this grant application. The Preserve America matching-grant program provides funding to designated Preserve America Communities to support preservation efforts through heritage tourism, education and historic preservation planning. Dubuque was the first city in Iowa to be designated as a Preserve America Community. The Dubuque History Trail will feature pedestrian way-finding and interpretation signs, a history trail map for dozens of sites, five historic district walking tours, on-site interpretation at 8 key sites, historic site signage, district interpretative signage, downloadable iPod casts, cell phone messaging, trolley tours, web site education, and even a river taxi-tour on the Mississippi River. The objective is to interpret and present the heritage tourism sites in Dubuque to its 1 million visitors each year, providing a world class interpretive and way-finding system that enhances the historic resources of this Mississippi River city. The result will be increased understanding and appreciation of Dubuque's history, its role in the larger picture of regional and national history, and a significant increase in heritage visitation for the city. Preserve America Grant Application -- Dubuque History Trail page 2 BUDGET IMPACT The total project budget is $297,500, with $148,500 from the Preserve America grant. The budget impact to the City of Dubuque will be $8,500 staff support for the project director and engineering, and 25% indirect cost for overhead ($2,125), for a total City budget impact of $10,625. This amount represents an in-kind contribution from the City of Dubuque to this project and is not actual out-of-pocket expense. Assistant City Manager Cindy Steinhauser is proposed as the project director with 100 hours of her time at a total cost of $4,500. The City's Public Works Department is proposed to provide 100 hours of staff time at a total cost of $4,000. RECOMMENDATION I recommend that the City Council approve the enclosed resolution authorizing the submittal of the Preserve America grant application for the Dubuque History Trail. Since the grant application was due on May 19, 2006, the application has been submitted by the Dubuque County Historical Society. If the City Council declines to approve the application's submittal, it will be withdrawn. Enclosures cc Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Don Vogt, Public Works Director Jerry Enzler, Executive Director, Dubuque County Historical Society RESOLUTION NO. 210-06 Preparer: Laura Carstens Address: 50 W. 13th Street. Dubuaue. IA 52001 Telephone: 589-4210 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AN APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOR PRESERVE AMERICA FUNDS FOR DUBUQUE HISTORY TRAIL. Whereas, the White House Preserve America Initiative was funded by Congress by the Department of the Interior Appropriations Act, PL 109-54 in order to support Preserve America designated communities that have demonstrated a commitment to recognizing, designating, and protecting local cultural resources; and Whereas, the National Park Service (NPS) administers Historic Preservation Funds for the Preserve America program in order to assist local economies find self- sustaining ways to promote their cultural resources through heritage tourism while encouraging people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque and other partners will provide the required local match for this application to the National Park Service Preserve America program; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque is a designated Preserve America Community and is eligible to submit an application for funding and desires to implement a Heritage Tourism Plan; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque is willing to accept Preserve America funding if awarded and is committed to the Dubuque History Trail project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Planner hereby is authorized to sign the City of Dubuque's application for the Dubuque History Trail to the National Park Service Preserve America Funds. Resolution No. - 06 Page 2 Section 2. That the City Council authorizes the City Manager to utilize budgeted Capital Improvement Program funds to provide the match required by this program. Section 3. That the City of Dubuque agrees to abide by all local, state and federal requirements applicable to the proposed budget. Passed, approved and adopted 5th day of June, 2006. Ann E. Michalski, Mayor Pro-Tem Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk F:/USERS/LCARSTENIWP/COUNCILlPreserve America/Preserve America Resolution.doc ~~E.SE~v~ ~" , ,. . rQ1 '~, :I: : 1ll IIn. AMERICA Explore and Enjoy Our Heritage FY 2006 Preserve America Historic Preservation Fund Grants to Preserve and Promote America's Heritage and Cultural Assets APPLICATION FORM Please follow the Guidelines and Application Instructions to complete this application. Applicants must submit one (1) signed original and seven (7) copies - a total of 8 - complete application packages plus one (1) additional photocopy of this page for each project. See additional mailing instructions on the last page of the application form. 1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION Descriptive Project Title (10 words or less) DubuQue on the Mississippi: The DubuQue Historv Trail Name of Applicant City of Dubuaue (Provide the name of the community, local government, Tribe, or SHPO applying for the grant) Type of Applicant (Select all that apply) Ii1I Preserve America Community D Preserve America Neighborhood D SHPO D THPO ~ CLG (must be in the process of applying for Preserve America designation or already designated) Is your community in a designated National Heritage Area? Ii1I Yes D No Is your Resolution of Support included? Ii1IYes D No (Note: all cities. counties. towns. neighborhoods. and THPOs must include a resolution of support from their cityltown/county councils or appropriate governing body.) Project Category: (Select only one) ResearchlDocumentation D Interpretation/Education Ii1I Planning D Marketing D Training D Amount Requested (Federal Share) $ 148.500 TOTAL Project Cost $ 297.500 U.S. Congressional District(s) 1 Name of U.S. Representative(s) James Nussle 2. APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Person Laura Carstens Title City Planner Organization City of DubuQue Address 50 West 13th Street City DubuQue State Iowa Zip Code 52001 Telephone (563) 589-4210 FAX Number (563) 589-4221 E-mail Icarsten(1j)citvofdubuaue.ora 3. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL (The applicant's authorizing official must sign and date this form. Original copy must have an original signature and be in ink.) Signature Date Mav 18. 2006 Print Name and Title Laura Carstens. City Planner FY 2006 Federal Preserve America Grants - Application Page 1 of 8 4. PROJECT SUMMARY A. Briefly summarize your project emphasizing the primary objectives and results. (Your summary must fit in the space provided. Use at least a 10 point font.) There are few cities in America that have the concentration of historical features as Dubuque, Iowa, and the Dubuque History Trail entitled Dubuque on the Mississippi will interpret and coordinate this remarkable array of historic structures and sites. Dubuque is on the banks of the Mississippi River, is the oldest city in Iowa, and has five National Register historic districts and 9 historic conservation districts which protect 1,575 structures. Dubuque has 3 National Historic Landmarks and 63 individual National Register sites. The Dubuque History Trail will feature a pedestrian way- finding and interpretation signs, way-finding maps, 5 walking tours, historic site signage, district interpretative signage, downloadable iPod casts, cell phone messaging, trolley tours, and even a river taxi-tour on the Mississippi River. The objective is to interpret and present the heritage tourism sites in Dubuque to its I million visitors each year, providing a world class interpretive and way-finding system that enhances the historic resources of this Mississippi River city. The result will be increased understanding and appreciation of Dubuque's history, its role in the larger picture of regional and national history, and a significant increase in heritage visitation for the city. The Dubuque History Trail is the next step in Dubuque's heritage tourism efforts. It will brand Dubuque's many heritage tourism sites as a meaningful and pleasurable experience. This will include pedestrian way-finding and interpretive signs, a history trail map for dozens of sites, five historic district walking tours, on-site interpretation at 8 key sites, downloadable interpretive iPod casts, cell phone messaging and )"eb site education. 5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET Describe your project by answering the questions that follow. Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide answers in the spaces provided A. How will the proposed project advance the community's heritage tourism goals and help preserve their historic resources and cultural assets? Make sure to describe historic resources affected by the project. including whether they are listed in the National Register of Historic Places and/or designated at the State or local level. The Dubuque History Trail will interpret and enhance 7 key interpretive sites, 5 historic districts, and over 50 historic structures and sites. It will connect, interpret and ultimately help preserve these significant structures and sites. Dubuque's history is nationally as well as locally significant. Dubuque was a center oflead mining form 1690 to 1850, and this nationally significant lead mine story is told at the National Historic Landmark Mines of Spain, the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium (National Register and National Landmark), the National Register 1856 historic lead shot tower, and the National Register 1856 Mathias Ham House Historic Site. This mineral wealth, the first major land rush in the United States (preceding the California Gold Rush by a quarter century), enabled the construction of a variety of architecturally and historically significant buildings. Dubuque was also a center for boat building, having built the world's largest steam towboat and the world's largest diesel towboat of its day, as well as 500 other boats and barges for the Mississippi River and other rivers. This story is told in the award winning National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. Lumbering, meat packing, and manufacturing are also nationally and regionally significant, and those historical themes are interpreted through several historic structures which will be featured on the Dubuque History Trail. The City of Dubuque's five historic districts, Cathedral, Jackson Park, Langworthy, West II th Street, and Old Main, are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and contain 615 structures. The city's 9 historic conservation districts protect 960 structures. The Dubuque History Trail will feature 3 of the 21 National Historic Landmarks located in the state of Iowa: the Mines of Spain, the Old Jail and the William M Black. The City is in the process of nominating the Shot Tower as a National Historic Landmark. Dubuque also has 63 structures individually listed on the National Register and has been adding to its inventory through historic tax credit projects in the central business district. FY 2006 Federal Preserve America Grants - Application Page 2 of 8 B. Project Objectives. . Why is the proposed project the most appropriate action or strategy for the promotion of heritage tou rism and economic development at this time? Is this project the next logical step, and how does it contribute to the long-range preservation and tourism goals of the community? (Describe/specify how the project meets the goals of the local or statewide preservation plan, heritage tourism plan, or plan for an existing heritage area. Identify the source of the community's long-range goals and when they were developed and adopted by the community. ) The Dubuque History Trail is the next step in Dubuque's heritage tourism plan. The Dubuque County Historical Society recently opened the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. This award winning, $50 million museum tells the story of Dubuque's unique place on the Mississippi River and the story of the Mississippi River itself. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the River Museum includes a National Historic Landmark Steamboat William M. Black, a National Register Railroad Freighthouse building, and three additional sites eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The Museum was developed with major funding from the state of Iowa and several preservation grants from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. It is a key interpretive facility for Dubuque and Mississippi River history. Visitation of over 250,000 people annually provides a ready source of participants for the Dubuque History Trail. The Dubuque County Historical Society also recently established two additional museums which will be interpreted by this history trail: the Ryan House, an 1873 National Register Italian Villa house, as well as the Old Jail Museum, an 1858 National Landmark Egyptian Revivaljail. The Dubuque Museum of Art is now creating a permanent gallery of Grant Wood paintings, which have local and regional history. For the past two years, the City of Dubuque, Dubuque Main Street Ltd., and the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce have worked to develop the pedestrian way-finding sign portion ofthis program. The entire Dubuque community participated in Envision 20 I 0, a community visioning program, and over 2,300 ideas were generated for consideration. These were narrowed down to 100 ideas and finally 10 ideas. The Museum's expansion and the revitalization of historic features adjacent to the Museum were selected as one of the top ten ideas for the community. This includes the Brewery restoration, the Shot Tower restoration, expansion of historical and ecological messages at the River Museum and other interpretive activities. . Describe the public-private partnerships involved in the project and how will this partnership be sustained to continue to support the resource(s) after the grant project is complete? How will the public be actively involved in the project? Describellist all entities that are involved with, or affected by, the project. Attach evidence of involvement from partner organizations directly involved in the project (see guidelines for more infonnation regarding partnership documentation). PARTNER CONTRIBUTION . Dubuque County Historical Society - National leadership in content writing and interpretive Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Mathias messaging, walking tours, and on the water river tour Ham House Historic Site, Old Jail Museum, and to the Mines of Spain Rvan House . Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitor's Implement way-finding signs, print way-finding Bureau map . Mines of Spain State Recreation Area Implement visitor experiences . Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. Implement way-finding signs . Dubuque Museum of Art Provide interpretive focus to its Grant Wood collection . Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area Provide consultation and modeling for interpretation and way-finding, The River Museum serves on the Board. . Mississippi River Great River Road Provide consultation and modeling for interpretation and way-finding, the River Museum leads a network of 58 museums in 10 states. . Central Alternative School Students are researching the Shot Tower and will be implementin!! this interDretation. FY 2006 Federal Preserve America Grants - Application Page 3 of 8 I PARTNER CONTRIBUTION . Dubuque City Preservation Commission and the Identification of historic sites and review of Dubuaue Countv Preservation Commission message . Center for Dubuque Area History Historical photographs and review of interpretive messaae C. Project Activities. Describe the project activities necessary to achieve the Project Objectives? List and describe ail tasks and products. Ail grant activities must be accomplished within the grant period (generaily 1 to 2 years). The public will travel to the Dubuque History Trail in five ways - by foot, by their own car, by tour bus, by City of Dubuque trolley, and by a Mississippi River tour-taxi boat connecting the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium (and its National Historic Landmark William M. Black) and the Mines of Spain (a National Historic Landmark). Interpretive materials for this Dubuque History Trail will include: . Design, fabrication and installation of pedestrian way-finding signs with historical interpretation. The Pedestrian way-finding Sign Program consists of two systems: map kiosks at strategic decision points and directional trailblazer signs. The enclosed map depicts the map kiosks at strategic decision points and directional trailblazer signs. The enclosed chart lists the destinations and points of interest that will be part of the Pedestrian Way- finding Sign Program. . The map kiosks will include an interpretation of that area, as well as a map of Downtown Dubuque and the Port of Dubuque, showing locations of all map kiosks, key destinations, attractions, and walking routes. Kiosks will be located on public sidewalks in the Downtown and Port at decision points. . The trailblazer signs will be located in the public sidewalks within Downtown Dubuque and the Port of Dubuque. This system will use pre-cast or stamped colored concrete or metal medallions imbedded or inlaid into the public sidewalk in accordance with City specifications. The colors and the graphic design elements of the map kiosks and trailblazer signs will assist the travelers to find their way to an attraction or a destination. . As part of the promotion of the districts, the Convention and Visitors Bureau will produce a four-color mapping system highlighting the districts, attractions, and destinations of the Dubuque History Trail. This cohesive and compelling map will be printed at a quality of 50,000. This will be sustained in future years through sponsorship support. . Writing, design and printing of 5 separate heritage walking tours which will interpret significant structures, sites and districts along the Dubuque History Trail. 2,000 walking tours will be printed for each district. . Development of a downloadable iPod cast and cell phone accessible interpretation for the description and interpretation of the sites on the Dubuque History Trail. The content will be created by the project partners under the direction of the Project coordinator. . Development of interpretive messaging to be used on the City of Dubuque downtown trolley. The cost of the trolley is provided by the City of Dubuque. . Development of interpretive messaging to be used on the Mississippi River Museum's boat tour on the Mississippi to the National Landmark Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. . Creation of7 interpretive kiosks at 7 major sites which offer an in-depth interpretive heritage experience. D. Timeline. List and describe the project tasks, personnel responsible for, and schedule. Ail grant activities must be accomplished within the grant period of generaily one to two years. Timeline may be attached as a separate page. October - December, 2006 I. Kick-off meeting with project committee to review way-finding signs, maps, tours, interpretation and other activities. Personnel involved: Project director, project coordinator, museum director and interpretive specialist, museum curator and historian, museum marketing specialist, convention and visitor bureau director, Main Street director, engineering staff. 2. Project coordinator hired. This will be halftime position for two years. Total cost $40,000 Personnel involved in hiring: Project director, museum director. Continued as an attachment. FY 2006 Federal Preserve America Grants - Application Page 4 of 8 E. Personnel & Consultant Qualifications. List the project personnel that will administer and any consultants that will be hired to complete the project. Describe their responsibilities and the percentage of time each will dedicate to the project. Describe the criteria that will be used to competitively select consultants for their services. All Federal grants require consultants to be competitively selected (please see page 3 the guidelines for more information). Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager, has been involved with several community projects that focus on heritage tourism. (2.5% per year) Jerry Enzler, Executive Director of the Dubuque County Historical Society, has been active in heritage tourism for 29 years. He has directed the establishment of the River Museum expansion, is on the board of the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area, and is project leader for the National Great River Road Network of Museums. (5% per year) Sue Czeshinski, Director, Convention and Visitor's Bureau, was voted Tourism Professional of the Year for the 8-state Midwest region of Convention and Visitors Bureaus. She has extensive experience in developing heritage tourism. (2.55% per year) Tacie Campbell, Curator, Dubuque County Historical Society, has over 30 years of experience in historical research, documentation and interpretation. (5% per year) Bob Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer, has experience in heritage tourism signs and brochures for the Great River Road and will fulfill same duties for this project. (2.5% per year) John Sutter, Marketing Director, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, is a seasoned marketing professional with experience in marketing historic sites. (10% per year) Dan LoBianco, executive director of Main Street Ltd has several years experience managing the Main Street program. (2.5%per year) In addition, the Central Alternative High School Students have conducted extensive research on the Shot tower. Mike Gibson at the Center for Dubuque Area History has over 20 years experience in researching Dubuque history. The staff at the seven historic sites have a wealth of heritage tourism experience. The members of the city and county preservation commissions bring years of experience to the project Consultants will be chosen using the City of Dubuque competitive bidding procedures. Design consultants will be selected via Request for Proposals following City of Dubuque Guidelines. F. What are the sources of the non-federal match? List the secured sources and amounts of the required dollar-for-dollar non-Federal match, which can be cash, donated services. or use of equipment. Federal appropriations or other Federal grants may not be used for match, except Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. All non-Federal match must be used during the grant period to execute the project. If the match is not secured, explain how it will be raised. City of Dubuque Chamber City of Dubuque DCHS CVB $24,300 signs and installation $16,000 for way-finding map $8,500 staff support for project director and engineering $24,000 staff support for interpretive specialist, historian and marketing specialist $4,500 support for CVB director $4,500 support for Dubuque Main Street Director $59,500 indirect cost for overhead Dubuque Main St. City/Historical Society G. Budget. The budget must be clear, and all work elements must be eligible, reasonable, and directly relevant to the project. Outline the project budget in the form below; add additional lines in a category as needed. Each cost item must clearly show how the total charge for that item was determined. All maior costs must be listed. and all cost items should be exolained in the narrative of the aoolication. The budget must include at least the minimum required match (e.g., if applying for a $30,000 grant, the budget must describe a total of $60,000 in costs/work). All non-Federal match must be cash expended or services donated during the grant period, not before, which is generally 1 to 2 years. If you have any questions about cost categories, or how to formulate some of your budget items, please email NPS PreserveAmerica@nos.Qov. FY 2006 Federal Preserve America Grants - Application Page 5 of 8 1. Personnel. Provide the names and titles of key project personnel. Include only the percentage of time used on the project. Please note that grant funds may not be used to pay Federal employee salaries, nor may Federal salaries be used as matchlcost share. Please consult paae 3 of the auidelines for more information on allowable personnel costs. Nameffitle of Position Wage or Salary Federal Grant Match ICost Total Funds Share (if anv) Total Personnel (see detail) $ $ $ $ Subtotal $ 40,000 $ 41,000 $ 81,000 2. Fringe Benefits. If more than one rate is used, list each rate and the waae or salary base. Rate Salary or Wage Federal Grant Match I Cost Total Base Funds Share (if anv) 20% $ $ $ $ Subtotal . $ 8,000 $ 8,200 $ 16,200 3. Consultant Fees. Include payments for professional and technical consultants participating in the project. Please consult paae 3 of the auidelines for more information on allowable consultant costs. Name and Type of Consultant #of Rate of Federal Grant MatchlCost Total Davs Comoensation Funds Share (if any) Desion Contract $ $ 22,000 $ $ 22,000 Subtotal $ 22,000 $ $ 22,000 4. Travel and Per Diem. Indicate the number of persons traveling, the total days they will be in travel status, and the total subsistence and transportation costs. FromlTo #of # of Subsistence Transportation Federal Matchl Total People Travel Costs Costs (Airfare Grant Cost Days (Lodging and and Mileage) Funds Share (if Per Diem) any) $ $ $ Subtotal $ $ $ 5. Office Supplies and Materials. Include consumable supplies and materials to be used in the project and any items of expendable equipment, I.e., equipment costing less than $5000 or with an estimated useful life of less than two years. Eauipment costino more than that should be listed in Eoui ment - Catenorv 6. Item Cost Federal Grant MatchlCost Total Funds Share (if any) $ $ $ $ Subtotal $ $ $ FY 2006 Federal Preserve America Grants - Application Page 6 of 8 6. Equipment. List all equipment Items in excess of $5000. Items worth less than $5000 or that have a useful life of less than two ears must be listed in Su lies and Materials - Cate 0 5. Item Cost Federal Grant Match/Cost Total Funds Share if an Si ns & installation, ma , brochure $ $ 16,000 $ 40,300 $ 56,300 (see detail) Subtotal $ 16,000 $ 40,300 $ 56,300 Item Cost Federal Grant Match / Cost Total Funds Share if an Walking tours, signage & presentation, Trainin & staff $ $ 62,500 $ $ 62,500 (see detail) Subtotal $ 62,500 $ $ 62,500 8. Indirect Costs. If indirect costs will be charged to the grant, complete the table below with your current approved indirect cost rate and the direct costs it will be applied to. A copy of your most recent indirect cost rate must be attached, if indirect costs will be requested. Only indirect costs up to 25% of the grant may be charged to the grant. . * The Direct Costs from items 1 .- 7 to which the indirect cost rate applies Current Approved Indirect Cost Indirect Cost Rate Amount Rate Percentage (%) $ 238,000 25 % $ 59,500 . NOTE: Indirect costs may be applied only to eligible direct costs in accordance with your Federally approved rate. Most indirect cost rates exclude contracts or pass-through funds above a certain amount. Please check your rate and apply it accordingly. If you have any questions about your indirect costs, contact (202) 354-2020. BUDGET SUMMARY Enter cateqorv totals here Category Federal Grant Funds MatchlCost Share Total 1. Personnel $ 40,000 $ 41,000 $ 81,000 2. Fringe Benefits $ 8,000 $ 8,200 $ 16,200 3. Consultant Fees $ 22,000 $ 0 $ 22,000 4. Travel and Per Diem $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 5. Supplies and Materials $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 6. Eauipment $ 16,000 $ 40,300 $ 56,300 7. Other $ 62,500 $ 0 $ 62,500 8. Indirect Costs $ 0 $ 59,500 $ 59,500 TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $ 148,500 $ 149,000 $ 297,500 FY 2006 Federal Preserve America Grants - Application Page 7 of 8 Applications must be received by 5 PM Eastern Standard Time, Friday, May 19, 2006 This is NOT a postmark deadline ApPLICATION SUBMISSION Applications must be submilled in hard copy. Faxed applications and applications submilled electronically will not be accepted. Applications not received by the deadline and incomplete applications will not be considered. Additional materials sent separately from the application will not be considered part of the application and will not be included in evaluation of the application. Application materials will not be returned. All application materials, including photographs, become the property of the National Park Service and may be reproduced by NPS or its partner organizations without permission; appropriate credit will be given for any such use. YOU MUST SUBMIT: . (1) original and seven (7) copies - a total of 8 - complete application packages. . One (1) additional photocopy of page one of the application. . Page one of the application must be the first page in the original and copies. Do not use other cover pages. . The original must be secured with a binder clip. . Each copy must be securely held together with a staple or binder clip; do not use pocket folders, notebooks, or ring- binders. A comolete application package includes: . Application on 2006 form. . Authorizing Official signature. . Timeline for project completion. . Detailed budget. . Resolution of Support. . Necessary supplemental information to explain the project (photographs, maps, documentation of public/private partners, etc.) PLEASE NOTE. Applications s.hould not be submitted through the US Postal Service. All US Postal Service mail to Federal agencies in Washington, D.C. is irradiated, which can damage or destroy materials and lead to a delay in delivery. You must submit your application via an alternate carrier. SEND APPLICATIONS TO: (Please address all support lellers to the address below, alln: Hampton Tucker; Chief, Historic Preservation Grants Division - they must accompany the grant application or they will not be considered) Preserve America Grants National Park Service 1201 "Eye" Street, NW 6th Floor (ORG. 2256) Washington, DC 20005 FY 2006 Federal Preserve America Grants - Application Page 8 of 8 Dubuque on the Mississippi: Dubuque History Trail Grant Match Personnel Cindy Steinhauser, Project Director - 100 hrs. at $45/hour $ 4,500 Project Coordinator - 2,000 hours at $20/hr $ 40,000 Jerry Enzler, Interpretive Specialist - 200 hours at $45/hr $ 9,000 Tacie Campbell, Historian - 200 hours at $25/hr $ 5,000 John Sutter, Marketing Specialist - 400 hours at $25/hr $ 10,000 Sue Czeshinski, Marketing Specialist - 100 hours at $45/hr $ 4,500 Dan LoBianco, Main Street Ltd. - 100 hours at $40/hr $ 4,000 City of Dubuque Public Works Staff - 100 hours at $40/hr $ 4,000 Total Personnel $ 40,000 $ 41,000 Fringe Benefrts - 20% $ 8,000 $ 8,200 Design Contract $ 22,000 Way-finding Signs $ 18,300 Installation of the Signs $ 6,000 Wayfinding Map $ 16,000 Interpretive Brochure $ 16,000 50,000 brochures at $.321ea Walking Tours 5 @ $5,500/ea $ 27,500 Interpretive Signage and Presentation at 7 sites at $3,000 each $ 21,000 Mississippi River Museum, Ham House, Old Jail Museum, Ryan House, Mines of Spain, Museum of Art, Shot Tower Training of Interpretive Staff & Staffing at Key Sites $ 14,000 7 at $2,000 Sub Total $ 89,500 Indirect Charges - 25% of the total direct cost of $238,000 $ 59,500 Total S 148.500 S 149.000 '<;: "; 2002 City of DUbuque Comprehensive Plan Cultural Arts Element -- Goall. To safeguard the cultural and historic resources of the community as critical to the quality of life and the attractiveness of Dubuque. Obiectives: 6.1 Promote the preservation of historic buildings and architectural resources in the community. 6.2 Educate the community about the benefits of historic preservation to the community's quality oflife, economic development efforts, tourism and tax base enhancement. 6.3 Explore, preserve and interpret for present and future generations, the history of Dubuque and the Mississippi River. 6.4 Increase appreciation, education, technical assistance and funding for the community's historical and architectural heritage. City of Dubuque Cultural Resources Perched high on limestone bluffs above the mighty Mississippi, Dubuque is a charming and vibrant city known for its cache of Victorian mansions, breath-taking vistas and three centuries of river history. The City of Dubuque has a strong commitment to identifying and conserving its cultural resources: historical, architectural, and archeological. Historic Districts There are 615 structures in the 5 locally designated historic districts administered by the HPC __ Cathedral, Jackson Park, Langworthy, West 11th Street, and Old Main. In 2005, all of these districts were also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Local Landmarks The City of Dubuque has designated 8 local landmarks for the HPC to administer: City Hall, Dubuque County Courthouse, Old Dubuque County Jail, William M Black steamboat, Shot Tower, Mathias Ham House, Julien Dubuque Monument and Four Mounds Estate. All of these are on the National Register. In addition, the Old Jail and the William M Black are National Historic Landmarks. The City is in the process of nominating the Shot Tower as a National Historic Landmark. National Register Inventory The city limits of Dubuque encompass many of Dubuque County's nationally recognized cultural resources, including 1 of the 4 archeological districts, 7 of the 11 historic districts, and 39 of the 50 structures individually listed on the National Register. Two of the County's 3 National Historic Landmarks are in Dubuque. The City of Dubuque has been adding to its National Register inventory in the last 5 years, principally through historic tax credit projects in the central business district. Demolition/Conservation Districts When first established in 1976, the demolition districts had a discretionary 90-day review by the City Council for all demolition permit applications in these districts. They encompassed neighborhoods where the 1976 Architectural Survey indicated there may be a collection of historically and architecturally significant structures. When several landmark commercial structures in the Downtown were threatened with demolition in 2001, the City Council asked the HPC to assist in completely revamping the regulations for demolition districts. In 2001, the City Council expanded the boundaries of the demolition districts to include the Downtown, established economic review criteria, and made the HPC an advisory review body for demolition permit applications in the demolition districts. In August of 2004, the City Council renamed the demolition districts to conservation districts, and revised the economic review criteria based on recommendations of the HPC and the Community Development Advisory Commission. The HPC now has review responsibilities for demolition requests in the 9 conservation districts that protect 960 structures in the downtown and surrounding older neighborhoods. The conservation districts encompass areas of historically and architecturally significant structures. Historical! Architectural SurvevslEvaluations The Dubuque City Council has committed matching funds for State grants to survey and evaluate the historical and architectural significance of 4,728 structures in the historic districts and conservation districts. Dubuque's many architectural themes and historic contexts are recorded in the 1999 Comprehensive Survey and the 2000 Community Assessment of historical contexts and supporting architectural themes funded in part by the State of Iowa. This multiple property document is the foundation for phased historical and architectural surveys and evaluations of Dubuque' s older residential and commercial neighborhoods. Completed in 2000, Phase I of Dubuque's Historical/Architectural SurveylEvaluation encompassed 993 structures in the Couler Valley area. Phase IT examined 2,092 structures in the Eagle Point area in 2001. Phase ill involved 647 structures in and around the central business district, including the Old Main Historic District, in 2002-2003. Completed in June of 2004, Phase IV evaluated 544 structures in the Jackson Park, Cathedral, West 11th Street, and Langworthy Historic Districts. It included nominating the West 11th Street and Langworthy Historic Districts to the National Register. Completed in June of 2005, Phase V evaluated 452 structures in the remaining areas of the conservation districts not previously surveyed. ~, -- Ufj)/ (// v"''''''''/ \ : ~~~~' ~/ M .:':' , , A Brewery Neighborhood Broadway Street Neighborhood Downtown Neighborhood Fenelon Place Neighborhood Fourth Street Neighborhood Jackson Park Neighborhood Third Street Neighborhood Washington Street Neighborhood West Eleventh Street Nei hborho ~,,~D~ /' r ~-k~ b~ ~'i'~ "~ .4 ~ m F ~ Conservation" District Map .~"'" H-PI 5efvice~rv.aIionDis. ~tlooDislriclMa S-5-2OO6.mlId IB~. "ata Pro:d~ by ~lllNqU. CountyGiSl #<:>- . .- ,11; j.J ~' ~ a .. " " ~ It' ::!" -", ,It; - I I, l I I' ..---'-~.J.f ., I' _ II'.., <. .; ~~;"lar~~'::'~.. . ~,.~ ." ~"rJ.'#""'''J".' - Dubuque Star Brewery in 1898 and in 2005 Dubuque, Burlington & Quincy Depot circa 1900 and in 2005 .lol -"os!! Fenelon Street Elevator circa 1883 and in 2005, the world's shortest railway Dubuque Historic Sites I~ " ji L _. ~I ~f:: - --. '.' Historic Shot Tower circa 1890, landmark plaque, and in 2005 before restoration began , . . ." ~_'- ~,~-', ......::JL..!,.'-. ,...f~ -. -........ :;;:..;~.F.zj........':'..!:..:.:.~S ~. National Landmark Egyptian Revival Jail circa 1857, architectural detail, and in 2005 -- .JP -- National Register Mathias Ham House circa 1910 and in 2004 , .,. Ryan House Garden circa 1900 and house in 2005 Dubuque Iiistoric Sites =.II Julien Dubuque's Monument and Junkermann Chapel at the Mines of Spain ft 1 , . lfl .;" '0' li-'~',v.'\~:l.f: '~.',".'G" .~ Grand Opera House Adaptive reuse of historic structures: German Bank/Silver Dollar Cantina, Shamrock Imports, Bricktown Brewery ~ - ~..,~~" ~~,.. Redstone Inn was saved from demolition Washington Park Apartments was a religious housing complex Dubuque Historic Sites <T City !'~0e ,'i~+... Ii';'; .. ", H:,., ....> ::: 'c. (( :':...:. (.:..< . (./.[iiI/< ..,..". > . Allen House 15151stAveW. Dyersville 07/10/1975 . Andrew-Ryan House 1375 Locust Dubuque 04/11/1985 The Architectural and Historic ; Dubuque 08/12/2004 Resources of Dubuque : Bishop's Block : 90 W. Main Street Dubuque 05/19/1994 Carnegie-Stout Public Library 11th and Bluff Sts. Dubuque 08/01/1975 Cathedral Historic District Roughly bounded by a bluffline Dubuque 09/25/1985 . running W. of Bluff Street W. 7th Locust and Jones Sts. Diamond Jo Boat Store and Office Jones and Water Sts. Dubuque 11/23/1977 Dubuque City Hall 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque 09/14/1972 Dubuque County Courthouse 720 Central Ave. Dubuque 06/23/1971 Dubuque County Jail 36 E. 8th Street Dubuque 06/27/1972 Dubuque Freight House E. 3rd Street Extension Dubuque 10/11/1979 Dubuque Trading Post-Village of Address Restricted Dubuque 11/21/1988 Kettle Chief Archeological District Dubuque Young Men's Christian 125 West Ninth Street Dubuque 1/31/2002 Association Building Four Mounds Estate Historic District 4900 Peru Road Dubuque 1/24/2002 Four Mounds Site Address Resticted Dubuque vicinity 11/17/2000 Fenelon Place Elevator 512 Fenelon PI. Dubuque 08/03/1978 Garland House 1090 Langworthy Ave. Dubuque 07/07/1983 George W. Rogers Company Shot I Commercial St. and River Front 5/22/2003 Tower : German Bank 342 Main Street Dubuque 03/28/1978 ........ Grand Opera House 135 8th Street - 9/20/2002 ....... Ham Mathias House 2241 Lincoln Ave. Dubuque 07/19/1976 Hancock Charles T. House 1105 Grove Terrace Dubuque i 04/1 0/1986 Holland Ora House 1296 Mt. Pleasant Street Dubuque : 08/14/1986 ..,.,,~~ c~.--' '" "-.."",, ..,.",_~.. . "'~' ~;""~'''- -~~7~1~'-",f;.-:t::'i~"t"P,':;'~:'t'",:; ':"r), ,':'::.t:"'ir!;1"-'~' t"<".j,,"". .~ ~-/ Property Adcress Cit', Date Ls;:ed .1 Hollenfelz House 1651 White Street Dubuque 09/13/1977 . .'.. ..--.----.. : Jackson Park Historic District Roughly bounded by Seventeenth Dubuque 07/31/1986 I Iowa Tenth and Ninth and Bluff and .. Montrose Sts. , : John Bell Block i 1301-1307 Central Avenue Dubuque 12/20/2002 , Johnson House and Barn S of Dubuque Dubuque 11/05/1974 Julien Dubuque Bridge (Highway US 20 over Mississippi River Dubuque 8/27/99 Bridges of Iowa MPS) Julien Monument Confluence of Mississippi River Dubuque 11/21/1988 and Catfish Creek in Mines of Spain State Recreation Area Kelley House 274 Southern Ave. Dubuque 01/30/1978 Langworthy Historic District Langworthy, West Third, Melrose Dubuque 08/12/2004 Terrace, between Hill and West 5th, Alpine and Walnut between Solon and West 5th Langworthy House 1095 W 3rd Street Dubuque 10/14/1975 Loetscher T. Ben House 160 S. Grandview Ave. Dubuque 11/02/1989 McMahon House 800 English Lane Dubuque 11/21/1976 Mines of Spain Area Rural Community Address Restricted Dubuque 11/21/1988 Archeological District Mines of Spain Lead Mining Address Restricted Dubuque 11/21/1988 Community Archeological District . Mines of Spain Prehistoric District Address Restricted Dubuque .. 11/21/1988 Old Chapel Hall 2050 University Ave. Dubuque ! 08/05/1983 Old Main Historic District Main Street between 1 st and 4th Dubuque 01/12/1983 Sts. Orpheum Theatre and Site 405 Main Street Dubuque 11/14/1972 The Town Clock Building 823-25 Main Street Dubuque 1/24/2002 Rath Johann Christian Frederick 1204 Mt Loretta Ave. Dubuque 04/11/1977 House Redstone 504 Bluff Street Dubuque 12/12/1976 Round Barn Dubuque Township 2810 Cascade Dubuque 06/30/1986 Rd. f'" ;""'~> '" ":,;."~.>>"":<,.,..,,...., "".>.,..?~w"...lt .."'"-"""".,.....,,,.""'~f"'''1IIi,1lI!'" .~"..', 1\P'",,,:,,,~~,~"""';l;;.""','<;'" Property Address City Date Listed . Shot Tower , Commercial Street and River Front Dubuque . . . . . . __~,._,__.__...__.w___.__~_._..~._...._.____.._.w~..._w,_._~--_.~~-~---~~-~-~-- , 11/07/1976 _^._____..____.____.~__..____._.__~~._~Am__... ..._.._._..._.w m"_~__'_"'~____ . SI. Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church 1199 Main Street , Dubuque . 4/23/98 ...___._..._...-.w_w.WW .~.__...-..~._....._-.~q_.,~-' .__~,,_,_..,_~.w,..__..~_._..._.w..w~__._.____.____ . Thedinga J. H. House 340 W. 5th Street , Dubuque 11/07/1976 ._w__..,...,___...._~__.....,w._.._w.__.__..___......~__.,~_......._._~_M_.._'.,~__m.,.,_._.~_~_.___._.,_w_..--.-. : Upper Main Street Historic District 1000-1100 Main Street : Dubuque . 04/11/2005 .__._._~.w.__._w.w,__.__.._~...._.__~_..w._..n.~...w.-._._.n_ _._..,_~~,,~~_~~,__~u.,~~.__.__ ._.~,.. _~,..~w~.____.wu,.~~_.w..,.~~.,_.__~_...,.-~~_...___..,A_~'~'W""'~~U' -~-~._.~,,-,_.-~~~_.~._,...- . . : Washington Pari< , Bounded by 6th 7th Bluff and : Locust Sts. ; Dubuque 07/14/1977 _~~_~..,.,__.."~..~~._...._~..._,,.~_~_~__.___~...,_~.._~...,,,~.~_..n_w.~."..,._~..~._w.~.,..~~~~.~._-_._-_..,~~ .'._~._~.-.~_A_~~..___~~.__~A . . .... l boundry description not available i Dubuque ! 08/12/2004 . 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The HPC has found good community support and a strong funding commitment from the City Council and other partners at the local, regional and state levels for growing list of preservation tools and incentives. Certified Local Government The City of Dubuque participates in the Certified Local Government (CLG) program of the State Historic Preservation Office. The main benefit of being a CLG is that the City is able to conduct federally-mandated Section 106 reviews locally, as opposed to sending each project to the State Historic Preservation Office. If projects had to be sent to the State, the amount of paperwork would increase significantly, as would the review time. As a CLG, the City also is eligible for grants to conduct a variety of historic preservation activities. These have included development of design guidelines and the phased Historical/Architectural Survey/Evaluation of the community. America's River Proiect In a partnership between the City, State, and private sector, Dubuque has developed the $188 million America's River project at the Port of Dubuque, celebrating the educational, environmental, recreational, and historical aspects of its Mississippi River heritage. America's River includes the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, featuring environmental education and living history presentations, as well as interactive exhibits allowing visitors to become barge pilots and operate locks and dams. Main Street Program Dubuque is a long-standing, award-winning Main Street Community working in partnership with the Iowa Main Street Office and Dubuque Main Street Ltd. In 1985 Dubuque was chosen by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, founder of the Main Street Program, to be one of pilot cities for the new Urban Demonstration Program. Following the program step by step, Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. has provided structure and unity to a downtown composed of many separate parts. After 20 years of success, downtown Dubuque, the longest standing urban program, has seen a dramatic renaissance. Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. is dedicated to the development and ongoing support of a vibrant downtown. The organization serves 7 downtown districts, including Cable Car Square, Historic Old Main, the Port ofDubuquelIce Harbor, Town Clock District, Jackson Park, Couler Valley, and Upper Main/Farmers' Market. Working as a partnership between the public and private sectors, Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. works to systematically bring about business growth and a spirit of vitality to the city center. Dubuque was one of the first 5 communities in the nation to receive the "Great American Main Street" award. In recent years it has invested record amounts in building rehabilitation and favade improvements through its Main Street program, creating the equivalent of 1,360 full time jobs and 213 new business starts or expansions. , ~ '.~':;,,'~ Partnerships and City investments also have been key in the redevelopment of downtown. Since 1985, the following investment has occurred in downtown (including the Port of Dubuque): Downtown Dnbuque Total Improvements from 1985 through June 2004 $5,363,705 34% since 2003 $118,517,663 83% since 2000 Real Estate Sales $82,870,196 57% since 1999 Public Net New Improvement Jobs Facade Building New Renovation Rehabilitation Construction $69,180,980 61% since 1999 $26,804,614 79% since 1999 + 1,759 44% since 2000 Cultural and Entertainment Districts The benefits offered to certified districts could include historic tax credits for rehabilitation of historic structures or other incentives which create live/work space for cultural workers, space for cultural and entertainment enterprises and access financial assistance programs from state agencies and other funding partners. A Cultural District is a well-recognized, labeled, mixed-use, compact area of a city in which a high concentration of cultural facilities serves as the anchor. Cultural Districts can be found in small rural communities or in large urban areas with the potential for more than one cultural and entertainment district. They are established to encourage city and county governments to partner with a local community nonprofit or for profit organization, businesses, and individuals to enhance the quality oflife for citizens of this state. Cultural Districts also enrich local economies through developing and sustaining cultural facilities in a synergetic fashion. More than 90 cities in the United States have planned or implemented a Cultural District- positioning the arts and culture as the center of revitalization efforts. The impact of Cultural Districts is measurable. The arts and areas with historic structures attract residents and tourists who also support adjacent businesses such as restaurants, lodging, retail and entertainment. The presence of the arts and cultural opportunities enhances property values, the profitability of surrounding businesses and the tax base of the region. These districts attract a diverse and weII- educated workforce--a key incentive for new and relocating businesses. And these districts contribute to the creativity and innovation of a community. Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance Each year the Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance recognizes the best historic preservation projects in Iowa. The categories for awards include: residential (large and small project), rural, public, archeological, commercial (large and small project) and special, non "brick and mortar" projects. These projects are then recognized at an awards ceremony held in Des Moines as part of National Historic Preservation Week. This event is a celebration that also recognizes annual National Register listings and CLG (preservation commission) grants. Projects nominated by the HPC that have been Preservation at its Best award winners in the last 6 years are: ....<...... 2006: Commercial, Large -- Platinum Building, 137 Main Street for facade restoration and adaptive reuse Residential __ HEART Project, 2046 Washington Street for facade restoration 2005: Commercial, Small -- 210 W. First Street for fa<;ade restoration Honorable Mention -- Bell Block and Ziepprecht Building, 1300 block of Central Avenue for fa<;ade rehabilitation and adaptive reuse 2004: Residential, Small-- 2015 Washington Street (HEART project) for fa<;ade restoration Commercial, Small -- Chicago, Burlington & Northern Depot for reconstruction Honorable Mention -- Grand Opera House for fa<;ade and lobby restoration 2003: Residential, Large -- Henry Stout Senior Apartments for adaptive reuse 2002: Commercial, Small -- Scott House, 1212 Locust Street for fa<;ade restoration 2000: Commercial, Small -- Harborview II for adaptive reuse/ fa<;ade restoration Honorable Mention -- Julien Art Center for fa<;ade restoration Preserve America Community In 2004, the City of Dubuque was designated by Mrs. Laura Bush and the White House as Iowa's first Preserve America community. Preserve America is a White House initiative in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Designation as a Preserve America Community recognizes communities that: . protect and celebrate their heritage; use their historic assets for economic development and community revitalization; and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs. . . The goals of the initiative include: a greater shared knowledge about the nation's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country's cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of our communities. America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations In 2005, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, named Dubuque to its list of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations, an annual list of unique and lovingly preserved communities in the United States. It was selected from nearly 80 destinations in 44 states that were nominated by individuals, preservation organizations and local communities. :~~;~~~;.~1(~J)~~:~.~'-~ ,~~~\~~>":':', '-, t: ,c. '.,',',:<' ':,_'~~-'-'.,.. '" _'....::'.. ,c:""~',i:''-'',~,:,'': ":':,>-"f ?:,~r~',Jk~-~o1~~j'J~""~:j!"'" -..-~" 'it . ,",-' ":;:":'>\":</:~i~5:;-:\ " t;~y'<' Letters of Support for the City of Dubuque Preserve America Grant Application Dnbuque Chamber of Commerce Steward Sandstrom, President/CEO Dnbuque Convention and Visitor's Bureau Sue Czeshinski, Director Dubuque County Historical Society Jerry Enzler, Executive Director Dnbnque Museum of Art Edwin Ritts, Jr., Director Grand Opera House Richard Hall, Theater Manager Gronen Properties/Gronen Restoration John Gronen, Owner ":. '~- .