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HRDP Four Mounds Foundation Barn Restoration
Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: HRDP Grant Application for Four Mounds Foundation DATE: April 29, 2013 Dubuque kital All- America City II 111! 2012 Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council approval for the City Manager to sign the ownership form in support of the 2013 Historic Resource Development Program grant application in the amount of $20,000 by Four Mounds Foundation for barn restoration at the Four Mounds Estate Historic District. The estimated project cost is $32,000. The Four Mounds Foundation will provide the local cash match of about $6,500 and in -kind match of approximately $4,800. No City funds are needed. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. brit44 itgy, Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh 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 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Lrgye, HRDP Grant Application for Four Mounds Foundation April 29, 2013 Dubuque All•AmericaCity 2012 Introduction This memo transmits a previously- submitted grant application of the Four Mounds Foundation to the State Historic Preservation Office for 2013 Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) grant funds for barn restoration at the Four Mounds Estate Historic District. Discussion The Four Mounds Estate Historic District, owned by the City of Dubuque, is managed by the Four Mounds Foundation as an interpretive site, inn and conference center. The grounds and trails are open to the public year- round. The property is a City Landmark Site. The barn restoration project will focus on the exterior elements of the barn that have been lost or damaged over time, restoring the barn to its 1930's period of significance. The HRDP grant requires the property owner's signature giving permission for projects initiated by an organization other than the owner. The City Manager's signature on the ownership form of the application fulfills this requirement for the barn restoration project. The Four Mounds Foundation submitted this HRDP grant application in 2012. The project scored highly but was not funded. The Four Mounds Foundation has completed interpretation planning for the project, which should make the barn restoration more competitive in 2013. Budget Impact The estimated project cost is still about $32,000. The 2013 HRDP grant request again will be for approximately $20,000. The Four Mounds Foundation will provide the local cash match of about $6,500 and in -kind match of approximately $4,800. No City funds are needed. Requested Action The requested action is for the City Council to approve the enclosed resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the ownership form in support of the 2013 HRDP grant application by Four Mounds Foundation for barn restoration at the Four Mounds Estate Historic District. Enclosures cc: Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager Christine Olson, Executive Director, Four Mounds Foundation F: IUSERSILCARSTEN \WPIGRANTSIHRDP1Staf Memo HRDP Grant Four Mounds.doc Prepared by: Laura Carstens, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589 -4210 Return to: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk Address: Citv Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589 -4121 RESOLUTION NO. 131 -13 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HRDP GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA FOR BARN RESTORATION PROJECT AT FOUR MOUNDS ESTATE HISTORIC DISTRICT. Whereas, the State Historical Society of Iowa has determined historic building restorations are eligible for Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) funds; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque owns the Four Mounds Estate Historic District and has designated the property as a City Landmark Site; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque supports the barn restoration project proposed by the Four Mounds Foundation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to sign the ownership form in support of the application by the Four Mounds Foundation to the State Historical Society of Iowa for HRDP Grant Funds for the barn restoration project at Four Mounds Estate Historic District. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of May, 2013. Roy D.,uol, Mayor Attest: Firnstahl, City Clerk F:WSERS \LCARSTEN \WP \GRANTS \HRDP \Res HRDP Barn Grant app Four Mounds.doc Prepared by: Laura Carstens City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589 -4210 Return to: Kevin Firnstahl City Clerk Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589 -4121 RESOLUTION NO. 103 -12 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HRDP GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA FOR BARN RESTORATION PROJECT AT FOUR MOUNDS ESTATE HISTORIC DISTRICT. Whereas, the State Historical Society of Iowa has determined historic building restorations are eligible for Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) funds; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque owns the Four Mounds Estate Historic District and has designated the property as a City Landmark Site; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque supports the barn restoration project proposed by the Four Mounds Foundation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to sign the ownership form in support of the application by the Four Mounds Foundation to the State Historical Society of Iowa for HRDP Grant Funds for the barn restoration project at Four Mounds Estate Historic District. Passed, approved and adopted this 7thday of May 2012. F: \USERS \LCARSTEN \WP\COUNGIL \HRDP Grant App Four Mounds \Res HRDP Grant app Four Mounds.doc �FOoUNA OUO D.�,,[�,, 1nS Officers John Freund Board Chair Mary Mulgrew Gronen Vice Chair John Gronen President Renee Hessolman Treasurer Trish McDonald Secretary Trustees Elizabeth Adams Karla Braig City Appointed Trustee Scott Dittmar James Gronen Pat O'Neill Mike Porlzen Heather Trees Management Staff Christine Happ Olson Executive Director Paula Connors (Volunteer) Winter Farmers' Market Marie FitzGerald Inn Manager Amanda Dellwo Summer Day Camp Director Ron Fritz HEART Manager /Job Coach Jay Potter Conservation Manager Karin Strenski Office /Bookkeeper Nathaniel Wagner Program Manager April 25, 2012 Ms. Laura Carstens City of Dubuque 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Laura, With this letter, we wish to educate you and call on your support for a project we're planning and undertaking at Four Mounds, the restoration and interpretation of the historic Four Mounds barn. We have enclosed two applications for your perusal. The first application is to the State Historical Society of Iowa for the Historic Resources Development Program. The application is for exterior restoration of the barn in the amount of $19,858. This application is still in draft form, but 99% complete and due to the state on May 15, 2012. This application needs the City's approval, as owners of the historic Four Mounds estate, which is a National Register Historic District. We ask that you review the application and sign a copy of the J-IRDP Ownership Forin. We would like the form back by Wednesday, May 9, 2012 in order to prepare the package for the application deadline. A second grant application requesting $2,200 has been submitted to Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area for interpretive planning for the same building. It's part of a larger plan to restore this structure inside and out, then making it . available to the public with interpretive exhibits and educational tours. We've included this application as a courtesy to let you know of the work we're planning. We appreciate the City's support as we wove forward with this next focus, to restore and interpret the historic barn as part of a larger effort to improve visitor experience at Four Mounds. Please feel fi-ee to contact me with any questions at 557 -7292 or cluis @fourmounds.org. Sincerely, !r i� ( )7)-on Execufive Director cc: John Gronen, Jeff Morton, John Freund Ownership Section Does the Applicant own the historic resource? Ei Yes p No If the applicant does not own the historic resource, the following information is required: Name of Owner: Address: City: City of Dubuque 150 W. 13th Street Dubuque Email Address: State: IA Zip: 152001 ictymgr@cityofdubuque.org Telephone (daytime): 1563- 589 -4110 I give my permission for the applicant to carry out the project described in this REAP /HRDP grant application. Signature of Owner: Date: 4130/12 fowaGranls Application 41227 - Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP) - FY2013 - Historic Preservation 43341 - Historic Four Mounds Estate Barn Restoration Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP) statue: Editing sutmlttnd Pate; Applicant Information Project Officer AMUsarM CHRISTINE.OLSON @IOWAID first Name' Christine Olson nnumme Middle came Int Mon idle: Executive Director Been: chds @fourmounds.org Address: 4900 Peru Road Organization Information Orianuaeon Name Four Mounds Foundation Oreannallon Type: Non -Profit Organization Tax lo: 42- 1265303 800- 660-003 www.fourmounds.org 4900 Pete Road DUNS: Organization Websilo: Address: City' Dubuque bwa 52001 City State/Prov;ace Postal Cade/Ely Phone!' 563557 -7292 Phone Eet Program kaa oIHistorical Resource Development Phone: (merest Program (HRDP) For Fax: Cover Sheet - General Information AuthoHzed Official Name nue Otganhatlan Address tlty/StateRipe Telephone Number &Mall Fiscal Officer/Agent Name MI* Organization /ddross GIy /slaloRipe Telephone Number BMail Coumy(ies) Participalint, Involved, or NOcted Willy Proposal Congressional Districl(a) Involved or Mooted by this Proposal Iowa Sonia Dialricl(s) Involved or Mated bylhts Proposal lows Hauso Pistriol(s) Involved or Affected Willis Proposal Project Qualification Section Dubuque Iowa 62001 city Slate /Provina Pattal PaaIai P 563-557-7292 Pas. ChdsUno Olson Executive Dfector Four Mounds Foundation 4900 Peru Road 563- 557.7202 chds @fcurmounds.org Christine Olson Executive Director Four Mounds Foundation 4900 Peru Road 563-557-7292 chds @founnounds.org Dubuque County 1- Bruce Braley Conpnesisnal Nep 14 olsldct Map 27 slams M *; htIps:/ Nnnv. lowagranls. gov/ getApplicallonPrin1Prevlew .do/documentPk =1332883040875 Dubuque Iowa 52001 city stale 51; Dubuque Iowa 52001 my Stale Ilp 119 4/30/12 IowaGrants uyet, please can inue -1200, sae maervalons ebeva Applicant Section Name or Christine Olson Applicant enlaleeal name olappdcant rneD of Nonprofit corporation; unit of government, or American Indian tribe Apmlomn Pmvldo obdoldescdpbon of the applicant for organfzetlens, Include o bgefdescn➢tion of mission. Ornery dlsclplma woo, andgoogaphlcama sawed Applicant Four Mounds Is charged with management and stewardship of Iowa's last remaining Intact gentleman's faun. Our Fungi mission Is to Preserve the natural, architectural, and historical resources of the Four Mounds estate; Educate with hands -on opportunities for youth and our community; and Serve through leadership, stewardship, and innovative partnerships We do this through natural, historic and archeological resource preservation end operation of a variety of educational and recreational programs. 500 ahamelert 00 less Pleaseprovidn eaurote cantedfnlo,ma1'on forth', personwbe should be con holed mN questions oboulthe grant application andproject This does nol have to ho No parson authorized lo sign The contract Contact Parson Name' Addrese 1 4900 Pent Road Address 2 CI[ylStale/Lp' EMoll chris@fourmounds.org Address Telephone 663- 557 -7292 daytime Christine Olson Fag name Last lame Dubuque W 52001- 8304 zip Cade City Slate plus how Project Section Prole °t Restoration of the barn et the Four Mounds estate historic district and historic site. Sum Summarize the project Nrufilch you WO mquosDng funds If the Am(estlsevardede grant, Nis Waba used for weds end prossreleeses. Prolad To restore the barn extarior that Is the key building In the Four Mounds' farm campus, to the late 1930s significant tlme period. We call on the summary most !rusted preservation professionals In the community as the first phase of a larger barn restoration and farm interpretation plan. 300 characters or leas Ownership Section Does the applicant owelhe historical resource? No IfNe applicant does poem] the Mslodcal raceme. the Nllownginfamlotlon Is rogvlrod Name downer Address 1 60 W. 131h Street Address ow/state/4 E-Mail Address ctymgr@cilyo(dubuque.urg Telephone 563- 589 -4110 daytime Public Access Section boos the public have access to the historical resource? If yes, howls the hislencel tesaurce made accessib /e to No public? What are your hours of °paragon? Yes First Name City of Dubuque last flame Dubuque IA 52001-8304 Clw yule 21p Cede On roux Daylight hours, 305 days /year. The bum is typically open from 8-5 an Monday - Friday, Irwide horns 01 eperalron each week and mantht per year that the resource Is Open IO N0 Oubllc Is the historical resource available to Newbyappolnbnmdwhen there ore not regular hours Not Applicable for peWle access? le the historical resource visible from a pudic street? Yea lino, please answer-die blloxing questions How do you plan to make the historicalreaourco eceoeo1bh1 to Ma public tamest our guidelines? Is Moro a reason that the historicalresource cannot be made accessible to the pubic? Hy se, please aspirin: https:/ NAyw. lowagrants. gov/ getApplIcatlonPdniPreview .do ?documentPk =1332883045875 219 4/30/12 IOwaOrents Great Places Section Please NsIIUS Gma(P /aces uebaile formate information obeul dm program. Is the project totaled In a communitydesignated es on Iowa &eat Place? Ilyas, Is me pooled described to the PlacesproposaMbmoandum orUnderslonding IN, Slate oAuaa? Yes No Contract Please download Ms attached Conhaot and complete owlslgn two copies. Plena mall both tool*, to Iho Stale of Iowa Historical Safety when you subnlityour application. Please cheek yea Hyou've downloaded your contract Yes Certified local Government 9(o nryorcounrysovommoni dons norpefb'clpo(o In mg Cod fataocol Gowmmani (CLG)pmgmm, orls not dote mined to boa 010!. soot/ slanding, glen Irconnolbe an Oppbcanrin vie Nisbde Pmservaban celagary. H the applicant a city No or county if yes, attach veneration that the diy or county participates In the c taped Local Government (CLG) Program Wit determined to be to good Mending by the Stale government? alle oar Standing, Phut Office (WO). C10 nice, counties, and land use /0 dcle mvetbe<unent In their submission al Iowa 0LG Annual Report !pans to b«Omtaered In Phut contactPaula Hobe (00028!.6016 orpasta moh,plum.gov) torvesscellen that your CLG Is current esilh wart submissions before applying Sr an «60? ?main the lllstode P,ti<rvatlan bottom Attach verification to vow accusation is mall It Mllh yew wheel foams. Historic Preservation Property Property Name: Historic Name of Property (If Nnown): Address or the Property Location of Proper-Ds' Four Mounds estate Four Mounds 4900 Peru Road Name of Historic District (0applicablo): Four Mounds Estate Historic District Does tho p oloolinwlvo. a National Historic Landmark? a propertythat la lndMNduaily listed on the National Registerot Historic Places? a oontrlbul(ng property In o Historic Dlsldct listed on the National Register of II/stork places? a propertyor districtthat la determined eligible by the Slate Historic preservation Woofer listing on Use NalionalRegieter of Nletode Places? Emergency oreemmamnprvleds ONLY e historic or prehistoric &Ha sunray? Yes a building once used es a one or two roan schoolhouse /re any of the oboe boxes checked? ails etron0y encouragedthat you dlaeev the prow ed embed with the state abalone 9,ow,oetion erflee prior to np011mllen. snenby W.eel trim pro9tam ONLY Yes tract, beta are eligible le apps( In the Maisie Pees...Von category. Please attach Y <dntallemll applicable lino, 000 are net eligible la apply In the Hlat,,lt Peeservalloit eelopes. Dubuque Dubuque city county Project Description SpecificalyideMNythe historical resource and stale Its elgniacance., The estate was built largely behveen 1908-1940, when the Neo main families who owned the estate built their homes and supporting buildings. In 1908, Viola & George Burden built what came to be known as the Grey House (a Lawrence Buck design). A. Phelps Wyman was hired as their landscape architect, and developed thoughtfully laid out winding lanes, Vales and stone features Including retaining walls, walkways, birdbaths, a sundial, stone gates and walls, rough cut curbing and an earthen root cellar. Mare unusual is the fact that he also laid out the farm buildings. The result was 54 acres overlooking the Msslsslppi River, naturallyiandscaped and populated with pleasant buildings, harmonious design, and interesting site features. The Burdens' vision was realized in an organized gentleman's fans, believed to be the only one In Iowa in an Intact state today, per Ralph Christian, of SHPD. The site has two listings on the National Register of Historic Places: as a historic district, and for the namesake Native American budal mounds, dating to the middle Woodland era. The site Is a Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area partner and a Dubuque landmark Site. A Phase I archeological survey of the cultured grounds revealed taw tangible artifacts, but indicated a history of heavy fanning prior to 20th century development end a very cleanly kept site by the Burdens. The document is used a reference tool when undertaking anyprojects. The late 1930s was adopted as a time significant for the stte as both families occupied the two main residences and the majority of buildings were already built/modified for practical use. By partnering with Iowa National Heritage Foundation and the estate's neighbors to the north and south, we have buffered the historic estate by Increasing the protected land from 54 acres to over 120 through conservation easements. This protection creates a quiet ht cps./ AWNt( owagrenis. gov/ getAppllcalionPrintPrevievcdoldocumentPk =1332083045875 319 4/30/t2 IowaGranls context the gentleman's (arm, providing a positive visitor expedenee similar to that of the party 20th century. Recent completion of the Landscape Heritage Assessment (byJeffrey L. Bruce &Associates) provides a guide to restoring and maintaining Use cultured grounds to the late 1930s period. The site was bulk during a movement of genuemanfarms, when wealthy men worked in cities and retreated at night to their country estates. Located four miles from the city center, the automobile made it possible to have the fans while maintaining a professional career. The farm was Idyllic, In an age where the industrialization and modernization of agriculture and cities was an affront to the sensibilities of many. Eggs, dairy, flowers, herbs, vegetables, fruits and meats were produced for the people who lived and worked on the estate, but never sold for profit. The fans campus Includes the bam, chauffeur & gardener houses, lower garage, hog shed, chicken coop, Ice house, and root cellar. The barn always served as pad bam/pad garage, Ideally situated next to the chauffeur's house. 3500 chinne,s erlos Provldo en ovoMMaw et the actNgesyouwil complete: The bam restoration project will focus on the exterior elements of the barn that have been lost or damaged over lime, restoring the period of significance to the late 1930s. The extedor restoration prepares the organization to move ahead with interpretation planning for the building, The project Is broken down Into 4 main areas: 1) Professional assistance: we will engage architect Jeff Wrton & preservationist John Gronen to use the existing as- builts and develop plans, hardware & materials specification for the restoration of missing elements, Including cattle ramps, cream room screen door, loading door and hayloft beam, as well as restoration/repair recommendations for the histoda overhead & hayloft doors. Tors used for this step: building Investigation, historic photo archive access (we have over 800 documents on a searchable digital archive), access to Four Mounds' building manuals (specifying paint Dolor & historic materials used at the bam), using exdstIng artifacts That have been removed and stored, looking to other extsbng elements for clues (like typical hardware), building element research, and visiting with existing and former staff who have working knowledge. 2) Masonry: historic cattle ramps have settled and been modified over 100 years. Mar planning to lay out size and structure of ramps, work Includes salvaging all historic limestone, measuring and documenting the remaining historic concrete caps, and analyzing motor and documenting original protected mortar joints. Recreation Includes rebuilding ramps with clean stone and sot, and relaying mortared walls with same pointing and laying methods as anginal. The finished surface will be loll and grass, with re-laid concrete caps along edges. The two ramps are tapered, approx. 35' long. The Tale 20th century slab between the ramps will be removed and replaced with properly drained soil and grass. 3) Carpentry Mssing elements Include cre0m room screen door and loading dook door. Damaged/ altered elements Include hayloft door and overhead door (dating to c. 193240), and pad of the extruding hayloft beam, track & pulley system. Using professlonel drawings, engage carpenter to recreate the missing elements and repair and replace those damaged or altered elements. (Our listens woodshop is fitted WM all loots necessary for recreating these In a historically accurate manner and the Items will be finished In the restoration shop in the barn.) Al hardware and track for the hayloft beam (including the portion that prolMded from the building) appears to intact, In storage in the bam, except for on exterior pulley eye. This equipment allows us to exactly size the hayloft beam that needs partial recreation (64' from face of building). 4) Archive: archive drawings, photographs, records, and as- bulks of project In Four Mounds archive, with hard copies and electronic copies. 3000 characters ores. How will the proposed riotous ¢seat the historical resource? There are three main campuses on the estate: the Grey House campus, White House campus and farm campus. h all, there are 17 buildings at Four Mounds. The bam Is the cornerstone for the farm campus. Steps have been taken to preserve the bam Including exterior lead paint removal, restoration of the windows and cupolas, and replacement of the cedar shingle roof. This project seeks to recreate lost historic elements and restore the existing damaged hlstodc elements. Architect Jeff Morton and consultant John Gronen of Gronen Restoration will guide the investigation and planning process to recreate lost elements. Overtime, the loading door and the cream room screen door were removed from the building and lost. The hayloft beam, hayloft door, hayloft tracking, cattle ramps, and historic overhead door have all sustained damage or removal. Through this project they will be restored to original working condition, NI theteatures restored in this project are key elements that would have served important roles in the day - to-day operation of the bam on the gentleman's (ann. The barn has always been a building used to maintain the estate Situated between the chauffeur's end gardeners houses, ft was convenient to the men responsible for running Four Mounds, It served as housing On early days), aseMce area, and fueling station for the vehicles and machines that were used In the Burdens' daily life, whether for the family or on the faun. ft also housed the more traditional functions of a bam: cattle and horse stalls, cream room, tank room and hayloft. The bam Is still the head of the farm campus and the site today, housing a restoration shop in the garage that allows us to perform the necessaryrestoration work on doors, windows, hardware and other elements. We also use the space as a leaching laboratory for restoration wish youth and young adults In a vadety of building and vehicle restoration programs. This project will complete exterior restoration. Next phases for the buildings programming Include 1)restoring Interior, 2)acquidng and restoring missing equipment (cream separator, 1930s fueling pump, tack equipment, hayloft forks, etc.) for Interior exdlibks, 3)interpreUve signage, & 4)dovelopment of educational tours /programs for a variety of ages. Four Mounds has applied to Silas & Smokestacks National Heritage Area for a planning grant to help us undertake this next phase and Is working with a donor on a major gift (expected In 2013) to help us with the Interpretation of the gentleman's farm, the bam, and other farm buildings at Four & rounds. 3000 <handers trim How will am project have an impact on the loot community?' Four hounds Foundation exists es a friends group to the site that is owned by the City of Dubuque. However, we receive no funding from the city. We are entirelyresponsible for all fundraising, management and liability far the estate. This unique relahonshlp means that the community resource Is made available at no cost to the Taxpayers. As a superblylntactgentemans farm, we actively huger the site from development (partnering with bwa Natural Heritage Foundation) and are open 365 days a year to the public (grounds & trails). Many buildings (woodshop, barn, White House and Grey House and outbuildings) are open during business hours. Our active youth programs make our site available for recreational and educational purposes to approximately 500 youth annually at no cost to over 90% of participants. Operation of our Inn & Conference Center (Grey House, Cabin and now the White House) means that the public can Intimately experience Four Mounds similar to the way it was Intended. We offer facilities /services to nompralts el a reduced rate, often et no cost. hkpa'/ NAvw. lowagrant s. gov/ getApptieafonPdnlProvlaw .do7docamentPk= 1332853045875 4/9 4/30/12 IowaGranIs Through cansenretion easements with neighboring lands we actively buffer natural views of the Msslsslppl RNer and the site's serenity. Four Mounds is one of only few places in Dubuque where the public has a panoramfo New of)ha Msslssippl. In 2011, we completed the White House restoration and opened It to the public. In 2012, we move to the barn restoration and the ne4 phase Includes Interpretive & educational planning around this historic resource Partnering with Silos & Smokestacks, we have designed and Instated four exterior Interpretive signs about the gentleman's farm, various wayfinding & Identification signs, and areworldng on the next phase of interpreting the Grey & While Houses. Mer that Is Interpretation of the (arm campus, specifically the bam, Including cream & tack rooms, garage, cattle & horse stalls, and hayloft. As an SSN)3Apartner, our site presents s unique opportunity to tell the story of a gentleman's farm within the larger context of the modernization and industrialization of American agriculture. The bam restoration and Interpretation will allow us to bettor host groups on Interpretive lours of the silo, gentleman's fans and outline the importance of the ham In the day to day operations of the fan. Exterior & later interior restoration MI allow visitors to see the bam as it was built when the gentleman's fans was in operation, In 2012, we entered a partnership with a donor for a major gift to help us Interpret the agricultural historyof Four Mounds with a focus on the ham. In preparation, Four Mounds is applying to Silos & Smokestacks for a planning grant, to help us develop an Interpretive plan, Interior exhibit design concepts, and an educational plan. The aforementioned donation Is erected by told -2013 and Will allow us to implement the scope Identified through the planning process. 3000 chanaters cress Scope of Work Project Element Provide a brief description of action steps for This project element. Timeline for Oslo action step i) pmresslonel Professional assistance: engage architect Jeff Morton d presenstranist John Gramm to use misting as -hullts and dewlap plans, hardware & Assiobncesnd neonate specification for the restoration of missing elements, Including tam ramps, cream room screen door, loading door and hatloabeam, planning:MARact as well as reebmhonhepairrecommendahons for Me hlstodcowshaad &hayloft doors, Tools used for gds slap: building Investigation, hslodc September JeRhbdon and photo archlw access (we haw over 80O documents on a attachable digital archive), access to Four Mounds ' building manuals (anodyne paint_ presenetoniel John color &histode materials used at the bambusing Basting ertracts Mathew been removed and stored, looking to othereslantelements for o erniaor dues (like typical hardware), building elementresearth, andvisiting wdhmistng and former strap who haw working knowledge. Use of pis Gwen, ledawlop Secrelaryoflnterioes Standards for Reconstruction and Resbmgon, as well as Prese rvation griefs 92 (modar)andg20 (Dams). 2012 plans end apecmficagons 2) Gallo Ramps aro Masonry.The onglnal (1001) historic cattle ramps haw sanedend been modified mar 100 years. Mier planning to layoutslm and structure of In diorepalrh sealed. mews, work includes salvaging all historic limestone, measuring end documenting Ne remaining lesions venoms raps, analyzing molar and Summer Cement pad between documenbng original protected mortar/obits. Re- creation Includes rebuilding ramps vdmh dean stone and sell, and re-laying mortared walls with 2013- ramps dates tolate same pointingandlaying methods as odginal.The finished surface writ he sell and graee,with re -Told concrete pads near the deers, matching dependent 1900s and Is pitched sandcolor and pebble size, following originalproate and size. The two ramps Pm bpared, approx. 35'Iong.The Iota 20th cealryslab between 00 &ward building. the ramps will be removed and replaced with propedydmined soil and grass. contractor Romss ped,rebulyd schedule mmPs. 3a) Carpentry- Carpentry.The loading dockdaorwa en original(1a08)feabre and was removed and discarded sometime In the 20th centery.Re -aeale the Loading Door: heew, 10' tail, historic loading doorend tom using deerwblle pine based on plans from the architect's renderings from historic photos, Mani Odginaldmriestowr opening, end ghosts of hardware end trim. Select ended appropriate hardware forte door based onws0ng, hmalano hardware used January— lime and needs total throughout the ham and ghosts 'lithe original hardware Use( Wean@ slockafsalvaged, period glass,cut la proper elm,for glazing. Prepare No web construction, ail and opening for the new door. Install the tom, door, and hardware,pdmed and painted. because Ilwaa a loading dock door, no hardware 2013 Induling essedor him "sled on We Gnarior. and hardware. 30)Cmpenby.Ha3loa doorls In disrepair Carpentry. Remove the wising hayloft door, witch Is original (1900), hut has been modified owr the wars. 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Those Merl Elements In oe scope of wadi are numbered and keled to the budget and to photo pages, to help lhe rovlow committee boiler nla understand 0m appllcsoon and thepmject Consultants Consultant Expenses HRDP Grant Request Cash hatch re-Kind Match State Total Match Total 1- Jeff Msdon,Nchlloct 30.00 10.00 51,35000 50.00 $1,350,00 1 -John OnMenJOslombon roped 1000 50.00 1900.00 *0.00 4900.00 *0.00 50.00 $2,250,00 50.00 52,25000 Contractors Contractor Elpenses MRCP Grant Request Cash Ketch In-Kind Match State Total Match Total 2• Ramps:stono was (stone) 32,450.00 10.00 $0.00 52,450.00 $0.00 2- Ramps• atone walla (labor) $5,600.00 10.00 10.00 55,600.00 *0.00 2. Romps:backhoe 51,000.00 S000 50.00 *1,000,00 *0.00 2- namps:Oldloader 51,80000 50,00 30.00 51,000.00 10.00 flames: dean stone 11,200.00 10.00 5000 $1,200.00 *0.00 4- Ramps; 0,10000.90 st`.888:88 18.88 $8'88 0,888:88 IBM 2- Romps: mbilization 30.00 30.00 51,00000 $0.00 41,000.00 2- Remps:tendscepe seed 50.00 3250,00 5000 *0.00 4260,00 3A-Loading door 5 qm (new) 3A-Laadioo door hardware 30- Hellondoor (restored) 3C' Ha)IOA beamtcaMor 3E- QShcaad Door(reMoled) 3F- Screen Door (now) 30.00 54,300.00 5000 $0.00 $4,300.00 11,100.00 10.00 5000 81,100.00 $0,00 51,000.00 50.00 5000 81,000.00 40.00 Visa 00 50.00 30.00 51,168.00 $0.00 51,44000 50.00 10.00 81,440.00 10.00 50.00 5728.00 50.00 $0.00 8720.00 519,858.00 85,278.00 *1,000.00 415,058.00 88,278.00 Personnel Personnel Eq)enses HROP Grant Request Cash Mach In -Kind Match State Total Match Total Project Olradlnn (Consonadon Mlgr) We 30766e 50.00 40.00 $675.60 Phanning,resoarch (Rm. Dlr.) 40.00 3563.54 50.00 $0.00 4563.04 40.00 $1,239.24 80.00 $0.00 81,239.24 Materials /Supplies Metedaa(Supplles Expenses HRDP Grant Request Cash Match In -Kind Match StateTotal Mulch Total 2- Ramps blades,buck, fuel 30,00 5000 51,000,00 50.00 41,000.00 E0.00 50.00 $1,000.00 30.90 31,000.00 httpsJ Nn' nv.( ewagranisgovlgetAppOcallonPrin (Preview.do ?documentPk =1332003045075 6/9 4/30/12 IowaGrants Equipment Equipment 6yenses HRDP Grant Request Cash Melch In-Kind hhlch Staterotat Match Total 3C- L,nrental $000 SOHO 680000 40.00 $600.00 30-Scaffolding 1000 5000 51,000.00 40.00 41,000.00 40.00 $0.00 $1,600.00 40.00 41,600.00 Other Other Expenses Totais Stale Grant Total Cash Match Total In-land Match Total Total Project Coat HRDP Grant Request Gash Match In -Kind hatch $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Note: We experienced technical issues printing the grant prior to submission. We have pieced together the grant for review. We apologize for inconvenience. $19,858.00 $6,517.24 $5,850.00 $32,225.24 State Total $0.00 Watch Total $0.00 Budget Explanation Budget Explanation 1) The two professionals that are helping gave us hourly estimates and quotes. each with an hourly rate of SOOIhr. Their work is service. 2) The cattle ramps were bid by master mason Denny Droessler with assistance from Gronen Restoration (with equipment. sta well versed in using limebased mortars. traditional methods and local native limestone. He has experience working with Jeff Mor a normal mobilization cost (included in-kind) to help make the project feasible. 3) The carpenty was bid by master carpenter Rob Droessler. using Four Mounds' well- equipped woodshop and tools. Rob has architect Jeff Morton, The scaffolding and lift will be loaned at no cost by Gronen Restoration. and the pricing is based on typical Personnel: The staff lime. as a cash match. is salary plus fringe for our staff. Unit Scope# Description Category Descrp #Units Rate 1 Jeff Morton, architect Consultant hours 15 $ 90,00 1 John Gronen,preservationis Consultant hours 10 S 90.00 Project direction Personnel hours 40 9 16.89 Planning &research Personnel hours 22 5 2562 2 Ramps: stone watts (labor) Contractor LF 70 S 80.00 2 Ramps: stone walls (stone) Contractor LF 70 $ 35.00 2 Ramps: backhoe Contractor est. 1 5 1,000 2 Ramps: skidloader Contractor est. 1 9 1,800 2 Ramps: clean stone Contractor loads 6 $ 200 2 Ramps: rubble stone Contractor est. 1 $ 600 2 Ramps:too landings Contractor est. 1 $ 2,500 2 Ramps: mobilization Contractor est. 1 S 1,000 2 Ramps: blades, truck, fuel Contractor est. 1 $ 1,000 2 Ramps: landscape seed Contractor est. 1 $ 250 3A Loading door & trim (new) Contractor est. 1 $ 4,300 3A Loading door hardware Contractor est. 1 51,100 33 Hayloft door (restored) Contractor est, 1 5 1,000 3a Scaffolding Contractor est. 1 5 1,000 3C Hayloft beam/carrier Contractor est. 1 9 1,168 3C Lift rental Contractor est. 1 $ 600 3E Overhead Door (restored) Contractor est. 1 $ 1,440 3F Screen Door(new) Contractor est. I $ 728 • Total $ 1,350 $ 900 $ 675.60 $ 563,64 $ 5,600 $ 2,450 $ 1,000 $ 1,800 $ 1,200 $ 600 $ 2,500 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 5 250 $ 4,300 $ 1,100 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 5 1,168 $ 630 $ 1,440 $ 728 $ 32,225.24 Total HRDP Cash In -kind 5 - $ - 51,350 5 - 5 - $ 900 $ - 5 675.60 5 - 5 • 5 553.64 5 - 5 5,600 $ • 9 - $ 2,450 5 5 9 1,000 $ - 5 • $ 1,800 $ - $ $ 1,200 5 - 9 $ 600 5 • 5 9 2,500 $ • $ - 5 - 9 - 51,000 5 - $ - 91.000 5 - $ 250 9 - 5 - $ 4300 $ - 51,100 5 - 9 - 9 1,000 $ - 9 - $ - 9 - 91,000 $ 1,168 5 - $ - 5 - S 600 9 1,440 9 - 5 - $ - 9 728 9 - 519,858 96,517,24 $5,850 / HRDP Cash In -kind Acutal % 10055 6256 20% 18% Photographs File Name 2 Masonry-Cattle Ramps.pdf (1,1 MB) 3a Carpentry - Loading Doocpdf (1.0 IAB) 3b Carpentry - Hayloft Door.pdf (634 KB) 3c Carpentry- Hayloft Beam.pdf (1.1 MB) 3e Carpenl y- Garage Door.pdf (344 KB) 3f Carpentry- Screen Door pdf (298 KB) Description 2 Masonry-Cattle ramps 3a Carpentry- loading door 3b Carpentry- hayloft door 3c Carpentry- hayloft beam 3e Carpentry- overhead garage door 3fCarpentry- screen door HP Professional Involvement Every projecr in the hisroric preservation category must involve a trained professional in a discipline appropriate to the project scope. Provide the name and contact information for the professional involved in the project This pan or the application also requires two attachments: 'Letter of commitment ham a (ramedprofesstonat "Prolesslorat credentials ffyou are not able to attach these documents here, please mail them with your contracts. Name of Professional involved in the Protect: Jeff Morton, Architect Street Address: 206 Bluff Street Location:' E -mall Address: Telephone (daytime): jeff@jeffreymortonassociates.com -ooas Professional Involvement Lotter of Commitment nm Name Gronen commlll ltrpol(209 KB) Merlon commit W011103110)) KB) 0ostripnon Rio Sinn Lollar of commitment from .1 Gronen 209 KB Le0erercommtaenl bom J.Aedon 1001KB Professional Involvement Credentials Era Name Boscdpeon Ma 3Bo Gronen beopol(13)(6) Credenbalsrnio from J. Groncn 13 KB Morton mamma po1(I60 KB) Grand aisheoume from J. 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EanifendsS ea 59607sGP701076) _ Abe loonies Slt,3b letiD921 AdJnsatuo aM,Aycgae 141w13:4r6:ur4 [ant a UatadveFagotcm& latooeaamreln 1 Ara Nerd spa No site tined Area olsp ECame n.m,eee CWr(azodtc ow.wooe as Fr&del&inGerr 4'3dM.nA`- IMIAn,Ie#fMM Ommletil W,IOZrwAeraunoxy Watt&Sut.4.1.-boo .Ontn13.4. nm,d retch& cows„ Oared SubanenaaCntee9uW a Ggbpd LienI (A ._Th63-- l53000)S3) Na0onat RegtsWhelu go, per NRHI webatto Minority Impact Statement Question # 1 1.The proposed grant programs or policlos could haw n disproportionate or No unique PoSmVEIMPACT on minorityporsons. If YES, describe the posdive Impact expected from We project Indicate the 0roup(s) poaillsoylmpactod. Question # 2 LThe proposod gran) project programs orpotictos could havo a disproportionate or unique NEOAIIVE IMPACT on minority persons, No II YES, describe the negative impact expected(rom Ihts project. HMS, present the rationale for the existence eltho proposed program or policy. U YES, provide evidence or consultation with representatives of Iha minority groups Impacted. Indicate Iho groupie) negativetyimpectod. Question # 3 a.Tha proposed grant prolocgprograms or policies aro NOT EXPECTED TO HAVEA 124oPROPORDONATEORUN14UEtMPAcT on minority persona. U YES, presets the rationale (or determiningno Impact. Certification I herebyonrtdylhat the Information on this form Ic comptoto and accurate, to Ills beater myknowtndge. Nemo of Person Submitting Cariincegon, Me of Person Submitting Certification W9 TIN Certification Name (at shown on your Income to)( Four Mounds Foundation return) Business name, If different front abort Check appropriate boil IndMduaVSole proprietor Corporation Yes Partnership Limited iiabtlitycompany Other Exempt payee Address (numbcr,stroot, end apt. or 4900 Peru Road sole no.) Yes The Four Mounds site Is open to the public and utilized by a variety orvisitols, inn guests, youth groups, Ropes Course participants, and youth program participants. We do not expect a disproportionate effect on any one group, Yes ' Christine Olson Executive Director Yes C 0.IV the texeloisIrollon (e =dIaeega,Eed entity, 0•corpeiallan, P ■penneeshlp) Gay Dubuque Iowa 62001 state Lp List account number(a) hero (options) Requester's name and address (optional) (Four Mounds Foundation Is a non - profit, 501(c)(3) organization) https./N APnv. lowagrants. gov/ getApplloa tlonPiintP(eview.do ?dacumentpk= 1332063046875 9/9 2a Cade Ramps 1,6_.■ U., XI JI Ill II Sr . The existing cattle ramps in a settled state. The ramps also have concrete pad between them that is sloped towards the foundation of the barn and will be removed. (2012) Historic cattle ramps leading to the northwest door of the barn (1936) North cattle ramp on the west side of the barn (1936) 3a Loading Door The opening for the loading door at the south end of the barn, sans historic door and trim W3) II Historic view of the south end of the barn with the loading door (c 1920 -1940) Original loading door south end of barn (detail at left) (1961) Loading door with detail (1966) 3% H lyHu , Joorr The south end of the barn with the closed hayloft door, and hinge detail (2012) Interior details of the closure system (2012) Historic view of the south end of the barn with the hayloft door closed (c 1920 -1940) Historic view of the hayloft door open (detail at left) (1935) 3c HIay° o u t Beam, track ` t pniDD e y system The south end of the barn with no beam projecting from the soffit (2012) The opening for the hayloft beam capped off in the 20th century (2012) Interior view of the remaining hayloft beam, tracking system and track cart (2012) The hayloft track running the full length of the barn (2012) The uninstalled tracking for the hayloft beam (2012) The painted end of the hayloft tracking that would have been protruding from the barn 52" (2012) Above, below and right: Exterior & interior views of pulley system at other end of barn, with original pulley Historic view of the south end of the barn with the hayloft beam and tracking (c 19204940) The haylo t door open with the tracking and hayloft beam (1935) 3e Garage Door Exterior of garage door (2012) Exterior lowest section of the garage door with plywood covering the missing panels (2012) Left and right views of the interior of the 1930-1940 open overhead door (in 2012) 3f Cream Room Screen Door The cream room door with no screen (2012) The cream room with screen door (detail to left) (1936) [This photo is the only photo that exists of the original screen door.] Pr' -$1L .� Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area tiSNl Print Form STACKS 2012 Interpretive Planning Grant Program NATIONALIIERITAGE ARFA otaa Pear t Application Form Applicant Name (Name of non - profit organization, local government, etc.) Four Mounds Foundation Designated SSNHA Partner Site? (o Yes C No Designated SSNHA Emerging Site? C Yes C If not currently a designated site, do you have plans for designation? C Yes C No No Ifno, why? Applicant's Federal ID Number 42- 1265303 (Include IRS Letter of Determination of Non -profit Status). Applicant's Contact Person Christine Flapp Olson, executive director Applicant's Mailing Address [4900 Peru Road City Dubuque State IA Zip 52001 County Dubuque Applicant's Phone 563 - 557 -7292 Applicant's Fax Applicant's E -mail chrls @fourmounds.org Street Address of Project Location 4900 Peru Road City & County Name of Project Location Dubuque, Dubuque Co. What is the budget for the proposed project? (These totals should match those listed in your itemized budget ) Grant Amount Requested $2,200.00 Amount of Cash Match $1,350.00 Value of in -Kind Support $880.00 Total Project Budget $4,430.00 Planning funds will be used to: Hire a historical and education consultant to help us develop an Educational and Interpretive Plan with an exhibit concept design for the Four Mounds historic Barn, as it relates to our farm campus and gentleman's farm, Hire a designer for preliminary interpretive signs and exhibit illustrations. Identify Professional Services to be sought with this grant: Educational plan development, Interpretive planning (signs and tours), Conceptual plans for exhibits, Preliminary signage and design, Exhibit Illustrations. Interior restoration plan concept by Four Mounds staff, concurrent to project. 1. Project Description Specifically describe the interpretive planning assistance needed in a clear and concise summary. Begin by completing this sentence: The (name of your organization) seeks an SSNI -lA Interpretive Planning Grant to . (Maximum of 1400 characters) Four Mounds Foundation seeks an SSNHA Interpretive Planning Grant to help us develop an educational & interpretive plan, with exhibit concept designs, for the Four Mounds historic barn. Protect focus lies at the center of the farm campus, the barn, but will incorporate this building in the larger farm campus & as It relates to the historic gentleman's farm. Funds will hire a consultant to research and develop a plan for interpretation (tours, signs, materials), educational plans, and exhibit concept designs. It will outline potential exhibits & locations, exhibit acquisition needs, and potential lesson plans /tours. Additionally, a graphic design consultant will be hired near the end of this process to develop preliminary signage and a layout for exhibits. Foundation staff will assist consultants with research, artifact location, photography & development of interior restoration plans. Final presentation of all materials will go to the board of directors and our partner donor at an open community meeting in 2013. Plans will incorporate the unique use of the barn which was always also a garage, aptly adjacent to the historic chauffeur's house. Historic focus includes garage (open area, gas pump, equipment), tack room, cattle stanchions, cream room, hayloft and pulley system. Plans also include barn's relationship to Burdens' and staff homes, ice house, road, chicken house, lower garage, hog shed, root cellar, pastures and fields. 2. Explain how the project fulfills a demonstrated area of need. (Maximum of 1400 characters) Four Mounds is Iowa's only intact gentleman's faun. The barn the 2nd of 17 buildings at Four Mounds and has played a critical role in 20th century development of the site. Situated between the chauffeur's and gardener's houses, it was convenient to the men who were responsible for running Four Mounds. It served as housing (in early days), a service area, and fueling station for the vehicles and machines that were used in the Burdens' daily life, whether for the family or on the farm. It also housed the more traditional functions of a barn: cattle, horses, cream room, tack room and hayloft. The barn is still the heart of the farm campus and the site today, housing a restoration shop in the garage that allows us to perform the necessary restoration work on doors, windows, hardware and other elements. We also use the space as a teaching laboratory for restoration with youth and young adults in a variety of building and vehicle restoration programs. This project helps us include the barn in a positive visitor experience. Other projects taking place concurrently and following this project include: - restoration of the barn exterior in 2012 -13 (replacing the hayloft beam, loading door, cream room, screen door and repairing the historic overhead door, cattle ramps, and hayloft door). - restoration of the barn interior in 2013 -14 (scope yet to be determined, partially dependent on exhibit and interpretation recommendations from consultant in this project). 4. Lrterpretive Themes Check all the themes and sub- categories that will be explored, preserved and /or interpreted through the proposed project. Include references to subcategories from the Silos & Smokestacks Interpretive Plan. If you need a copy of the SSNHA Interpretive Plan, visit http: / /wn'w.silosandsmsokesiacks.org /hone /CMS /Resources.php or please call 319.234.4567 to request a hard copy. 12 The Fertile Land ❑ Landforms ❑ Prairie ❑ The Grid Farms ❑ Weather Farmers & Families American Indians ❑ Early Settlement ❑ Ethnicity 12 0 12 Rural Character The Fancily Farm Cultural & Social Life ❑ Non -Farm Iowa The Image of Iowa The Changing Farm Products The Labor of Farming Farmsteads ❑ Farmland ❑ Markets ❑✓ The Future of Farming Iowa & the World Conservation P2 PI 12 ❑ Higher Yields: The Science & Technology of Agriculture ❑ Machinery ❑ Hybridization ❑ Science ❑ Tractors ❑ Power & Energy Genetics Sustainability 0 19 Farm to Factory: Agribusiness ill Iowa ❑ Field to Table ❑ Early Industries ❑ Transportation ❑ Today's Giants Local Foods P2 ❑ Organizing for Agriculture; Policies & Politics ❑ The Need to Organize ❑ Farmers' Organizations ❑ The US Department of Agriculture ❑ US Farm Policies How will this project explore new and different agricultural and ag industrial stories? (Maximum of 900 characters) As Iowa's only Intact gentleman's farm, we tell the alternate story of farming. The farm buildings and site were laid out by a Chicago landscape architect A. Phelps Wyman, with pleasing buildings, winding lanes & walkways. In the face of the industrialization & modernization of agriculture, Four Mounds was idyllic and serene. Son Bill Burden raised Hampshire hogs & was published for his writings of ideal farming conditions for hogs, for best health & higher yields. The farm itself wasn't focused on high production or profits, but meant to be a microcosm of what farming should or could be. The products never left the site, but this sustainable approach meant that the people that lived and worked here grew and produced pork, chicken, eggs and dairy. The farm was filled with alfalfa & meadow for animal production; orchards and berry patches; and vegetable, fruit and flower- cutting gardens. 4. Visitor Experience Need How will the proposed project provide for positive visitor experience consistent with the SSNHA Interpretation Plan? (Maximum of 1400 characters) With Silos' help, we installed 4 exterior interpretive signs about the gentleman's farm, various wayfinding & identification signs, and are working on the next phase of interpreting the Grey & White Houses. Next is farm campus: the barn, including cream & tack rooms, garage, cattle & horse stalls, and hayloft. Barn restoration & interpretation allows us to better host groups on interpretive tours of the gentleman's farm, & outline the importance of the barn in historical day -to -day operations. We have the opportunity to enrich the experience of visitors: volunteer groups, day - campers, ropes course participants, conference center guests, & youth involved in programming in the barn's restoration shop. We host over 18,000 visitors annually and directly serve 500 youth in programs. We are currently working on a project to restore the barn's exterior. In 2012, we entered a partnership with a donor for a major gift to help us interpret the agricultural history of Four Mounds with a focus on the barn. We expect this gift in 2013, to implement the design plans developed as a result of this SSNHA grant project and restore the Interior of the barn and its missing elements. This is Phase 111 of a 5 phase project to restore and interpret the barn and farm: I. Gentleman's farm interpretation, 11. Exterior restoration, III. Planning, IV. Planning implementation, V. Barn environs 5. Timeline Describe the timeline of the project. List key threshold tasks including beginning and ending dates for each task. The Time Period and Description boxes will expand to display everything you have typed in them after you exit the box. Dates /Time Period Description Jul -Aug 2012 Engage historical and educational consultant Sep -Dec 2012 Research & meeting on foundation and consultant's part Jan -Mar 2013 Draft 1 & Draft 2 of Educational plan, exhibit concept designs, interpretive plan created by consultant and reviewed by foundation April 2013 final products due to foundation by review and approval April -Jun 2013 Engage design consultant and develop preliminary signage and exhibit location illustrations (not for permanent installations) Summer 2013 Presentation by staff and consultants to board and community members at Four Mounds August 2013 Archive all historic materials, scan and copy to electronic and paper files for future purposes September 2013 Close out grant 6. Project Budget Please complete the following budget for your project and attach a Budget Explanation to further explain budget items in detail. Grant Request Cash Match In -Kind Subtotal Consultant Add Row Remove Research and visits 51,000.00 50.00 50.00 51,000.00 Add Row Remove Plan writing 5800.00 50.00 $0.00 $800.00 Add Row Remove Concept design 50.00 $640.00 $0.00 $640.00 Add Row Remove Presentation (board, donors, community) $0.00 $60.00 $0.00 560.00 Personnel Use Add Row Remove Research & info collection $0.00 \ \ \ \ \\ $400.00 $400.00 Add Row Remove Meeting with consultant 50.00 \ \ \ \ \ \ 5400.00 5400.00 Add Row Remove Materials production & Presentation prep $0.00 \ \ \ \ \ \\ $80.00 $80.00 Contract for Services Add Row Remove Printing & scanning $0.00 $100.00 $0.00 5100.00 Add Row Remove Preliminary sign production 50.00 5250.00 $0.00 5250.00 Add Row Remove Design services 5400.00 5300.00 Sono 5700.00 Travel Expenses Add Row I Remove Equipment Expenses Add Row I Remove Materials & Supplies Add Row I Remove Other Expenses Add Row I Remove Column Totals: 52,200.00 51,350.00 $880.00 $4,430.00 b. Source of Cash and In -kind Match. (Maximum of 600 characters) In -kind match is entirely staff time. Fundraising and various revenue streams cover staff time. Cash match of $1350 is held in special restricted funds grant account by the foundation for the purpose of carrying out special projects. Income source is from unrestricted donations. Application Packet Checklist - a complete proposal includes One original plus 9 copies ofthe following ❑✓ Signed Application Form 0 IRS Letter of Determination of Non - profit Status (if applicable) ✓ Letter documenting Applicant's match funding Images of the Four Mounds barn over history, clockwise from top left: Mabel on the horse, 1913; Cattle lining up, 1936; Arlene Friedlein and Ray Heitzman on the cattleramp, 1936; Norm Kirch & Vidie Burden, c. 1934 -5; Heitzman badminton party, 1961; Chauffeur Milton Kirch with Packard Limousine, c. 1940; Norm Kirch & Vidie Burden with kittens, 1935, John & son Don Heitzman (ends) with Evelyn Friedlein and Sandy James (middle), 1936; The gararge view of the barn today, 2012