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Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan_Consultant SelectionTHE CITY OF Dui Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque kital All- America City II 111! 2012 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Recommended Consultant for Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan DATE: June 21, 2013 Eight proposals were received in response to a Request for Proposals for a consultant for the creation of the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan. The Consultant Selection Committee reviewed all the proposals and invited three firms for an interview Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens and the Consultant Selection Committee recommend City Council approval to retain the Cunningham Group as the consultant for the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan and authorize City staff to negotiate a contract for services not to exceed $100,000. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. kr,„709,,, 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 All AmericaCily 2012 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager _, SUBJECT: Recommended Consultant for Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan DATE: June 19, 2013 INTRODUCTION This memo transmits the Consultant Selection Committee's recommendation for consulting services for creation of the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan. DISCUSSION Preparation of the Master Plan is jointly and equally funded by the City of Dubuque and Mystique Casino / Dubuque Racing Association (DRA). The $100,000 budget in the Leisure Services Department (FY 2012 CIP #102 -1883) includes DRA's $50,000 contribution. The Consultant Selection Committee for this project is: • Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager • Brian Southwood, Asst. Vice President Grants /Special Projects, Mystique Casino • Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner • Phil Wagner, Assistant Economic Development Director • Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager • Steve Brown, Project Manager, Engineering • Ron Turner, Land Surveyor, Engineering • Ken Tekippe, Finance Director In response to the request for proposals (RFP), eight proposals were received. The Consultant Selection Committee reviewed and evaluated the proposals, and then interviewed a short list of three consultants, all of whom were priced within the $100,000 budget. The multi - disciplinary teams interviewed were led by the following consulting firms: 1. Cunningham Group; 2. Lakota Group; and 3. MSA Professional Services. RECOMMENDATION Enclosed is the proposal submitted by Cunningham Group as well as additional information the firm provided in response to a post - interview questionnaire. Their project team includes: Recommended Consultant for Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Cunningham Group: project lead, master planning, land use planning, and gaming facility design. Project manager is Andrew Dresdner, who managed the Historic Millwork District Master Plan. AECOM Economics: market consultant and financial feasibility. Lead is Chris Brewer, who worked on the Historic Millwork District and Dove Harbor economic /market studies. Barr Engineering Company: civil engineering, hydrology, and environmental sciences. Kimley -Horn: transportation planning. Cunningham Group was the only consultant to include team members with experience in the design of and real estate markets for the gaming industry. Based on the team composition and experience, proposals, interviews and references, the Consultant Selection Committee recommends Cunningham Group for these reasons: • The quality of their written material, relevant experience, answers to questions, and overall organization. • Experience successfully completing waterfront and other types of master plans. • Experience working with cities and with multiple partners. • Ability to successfully complete the scope of services on time and within budget. • Ability to successfully work with DRA and City staff. • Proven capability to deliver strong and innovative solutions. • Project manager's expertise, experience, and unique qualifications. • Expertise, experience, and unique qualifications of other team members. • Understanding of what it will take to successfully complete the project. • Results of interview process. • Information from references. Creation of the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan is a joint effort of the City of Dubuque and Mystique Casino / DRA. As a funding partner and key stakeholder, the DRA Board will consider the consultant recommendation at their June 25, 2013 Council's meeting. REQUESTED ACTION The requested action is to approve retaining Cunningham Group as the consultant for the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan, and to authorize City staff to negotiate a contract for services not to exceed $100,000 for the City Manager's signature. Enclosures cc: Phil Wagner, Assistant Economic Development Director Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Brian Southwood, Vice President Grants /Special Projects, Mystique Casino F:WSERS \LCARSTEN \WP1Schmitt Island\Memo Schmitt Island Plan Consultant.doc 2 Planning Services Department City Hall 50 West 13 °i Street Dubuque, IA 52001 -4864 (563) 589 -4210 phone (563) 589 -4221 fax (563) 690 -6678 TDD planning@@citvofdubuque.org Dubuque hD '111.' 2012 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA January 28, 2013 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS THE CITY OF DUB Masterpiece on the Mississippi MASTER PLANNING SERVICES FOR CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND INTRODUCTION The City of Dubuque, Iowa is requesting proposals from consulting firms to provide master planning services for Chaplain Schmitt Island. The City desires to create a comprehensive Master Plan that specifies the detailed action steps and resources that are needed to explore development opportunities for Chaplain Schmitt Island. The City desires to have the Master Plan and development standards substantiated by an economic feasibility and market study. The Master Plan also will utilize a recently completed traffic analysis. The budget for this project is up to $100,000. COMMUNITY BACKGROUND The City of Dubuque is located on the Mississippi River in northeastern Iowa, adjacent to Illinois and Wisconsin. As Iowa's oldest city, Dubuque is a community well known for its historic and architectural beauty. The City is approximately 30 square miles in area, with a population of nearly 60,000 persons. The City's annual operating and capital budget is over $181 million and funds a full range of municipal services. The City's web site is www.cityofdubuque.orq. The community has a stable and diversified manufacturing base and a growing service sector. Dubuque is the major retail, medical, education and employment center for the tri -state area. Tourism continues to be a major economic force in the community. City government works in collaboration with the private and non - profit sectors to promote economic development and sustainability. Downtown, neighborhood, and riverfront planning and revitalization are long- standing priorities of the City Council. PLANNING PARTNERSHIP The City of Dubuque and the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA), a non - profit organization that holds the gaming license for the Mystique Casino, are funding the planning process. Mystique Casino (formerly Dubuque Greyhound Park) became the nation's first non - profit greyhound track in 1985, is owned by the City of Dubuque and operated by the Dubuque Racing Association a volunteer board comprised of 21 directors. The DRA holds the license for both the greyhound - racing and casino - gaming operations of Mystique, and is the co- licensee for the Diamond Jo Casino at the Port of Dubuque. Profits from the racing go to the City and area charitable organizations. At the end of each operating year, after paying all expenses, the DRA distributes excess profits to the City of Dubuque and to local area charitable organizations with each receiving 50 %. In addition to the 1 Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan RFP distribution of excess profits, the City of Dubuque receives lease payments and also receives revenues from pari - mutuel and casino taxes. Since 1985 the City of Dubuque has received $149,485,621 and area charities have received $37,382,500. The DRA's website is www.dradubuque.com. SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE Sustainability is defined by a community's ability to meet the environmental, economic, and social equity needs of today without reducing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Sustainable Dubuque is a holistic approach to making our community sustainable. Our model involves a three -part approach that addresses: • Environmental and Ecological Integrity • Economic Prosperity • Social and Cultural Vibrancy Each of these pieces is important individually and helps contribute to a sustainable community that is viable, livable, and equitable. In 2006 and every year since, the Mayor and City Council identified becoming a more Sustainable City as one of their top priorities for our community. Implementation of a community- defined sustainability plan is among the top Council priorities for this year, and each of this year's priorities incorporate one of the parts of Dubuque's model of sustainability. Find out more at the www.sustainabledubuque.orq website. BACKGROUND ON CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND Originally called Ham's Island and later City Island, the area was considered an industrial location according to the 1936 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. In 1933 under the Civil Works Administration, workers cleared and graded City Island for a seasonal airport. The City Island airport operated from 1934 to 1948, when the Dubuque Regional Airport opened south of town. Relocation, widening and deepening of the Lake Peosta channel in conjunction with building Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park beginning in the late 1950's.The island was also used as the city's landfill until 1976 when the Dubuque Metropolitan Landfill west of the city opened. Wetlands were filled and sand dredged from the channel was used to cover the refuse. In 1980, the City Council renamed City Island in memory of Chaplain Aloysius Schmitt. Over the next 30 years, the island was redeveloped with major commercial and recreational venues. Today, Chaplain Schmitt Island includes several restricted use areas. The Heron Pond Wetlands were built as mitigation for the U.S. 61/151 freeway construction over the Peosta Channel and Kerper Boulevard. Other wetlands exist on the island. The island's bike /hike trail and boat ramp were built with state grants and the McAleece Sports Complex was built with a federal grant that all required perpetual easements for recreational use. The majority of the island lies in the 100 -year flood plain; portions lie in the 500 -year flood plain. Much of the land is leased. The island is zoned and used for commercial and recreational uses. Access is limited to the 16`h Street bridge to /from the rest of Dubuque and the U.S. 61/151 Bridge to /from Wisconsin. The following information relative to Chaplain Schmitt Island is attached: • A set of GIS maps of Chaplain Schmitt Island depicting: existing land use, lease agreements, topography, zoning districts, utilities, trails and parks / open space, wetlands, and floodplains. 2 Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan RFP • Aerial maps of the island ranging from the 2011 flooding to the 1930's • Oblique aerial photos from 2005 and two photos from 2011 of the island. • Campground study. • A recent traffic analysis for redevelopment of the former meat packing plant site at 16th and Sycamore Streets for a regional shopping center. • A table of City leases reflecting terms, amount, renewal, and acreages on the island. INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN PROPOSAL To simplify the review process and obtain the maximum comparability, the proposal must include the following information and be organized in the following manner. Proposals must be limited to 15 pages, exclusive of front and back covers (optional), transmittal letter, references, certificate of insurance, and fees and compensation. Do not include marketing materials. Letter of Transmittal Provide a letter of transmittal briefly outlining the consultant's understanding of the work and the name, address, telephone, cell and fax numbers, and email address of the primary contact person. Profile of Firm Provide general information about the firm and its area of expertise as regards this RFP, including the qualifications of the project manager and other key personnel to be assigned to the project. The City expects the project team to provide expertise relative to the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan process, including the following areas: ✓ Planning / Urban Design / Zoning ✓ Existing and Future Land Use Analysis ✓ Floodplain Development / Hydrology /Hydraulics ✓ Wetland Mitigation / Redevelopment ✓ Federal & State Environmental, Floodplain & Wetland Regulations ✓ Economic Feasibility & Market Analysis ✓ Project Financing & Real Estate Development ✓ Site Development Standards & Design Guidelines ✓ Sustainable / Low Impact Development / Redevelopment ✓ Transportation / Traffic Engineering Analysis ✓ Consensus Building / Public Relations /Community Engagement Proposal Qualifications • List the names of the anticipated project manager and other key personnel associated with the project and their qualifications and experience. • Describe the experience of the firm in performing similar projects for cities comparable to Dubuque; ideally, cities that serve as regional market centers. Include at least 3 client references with similar riverfront projects that have been completed in the past 5 years. For example, projects on major rivers like the Mississippi, with similar environmental aspects of wetlands and floodplains, and working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. List the names of the key personnel proposed for the Dubuque project who worked on the referenced projects. • Describe the name and location of other sub - consulting firm(s) that would be used by the firm in the project and the approximate percentage of the work that would be performed by each of these firm(s). Include the experience and qualifications of the sub - consultant firm 3 Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan RFP and its key personnel in working on similar projects, and indicate which ones would be working on the Dubuque project. • Discuss the firm's ability to integrate this project into the firm's present workload. Scope of Services Describe the means or strategy by which the consultant would satisfy the following scope of services, and /or an alternative or hybrid strategy recommended by the consultant — what process and outcomes the consultant would suggest to make the master plan a reality. Any strategy must embrace and support the Sustainable Dubuque Plan and principles. 1. Assessment Assess existing conditions and identify barriers and opportunities related to the redevelopment opportunities for the Island and environs; at a minimum, include: • Analyze general physical conditions, existing land use and zoning of the island and environs. • Explore relationship with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project, the Historic Millwork District, and the Port of Dubuque in terms of connections and design standards. • Consider restricted use easements and environmental factors that impact development and redevelopment of the island, including soil conditions, flood plains and wetlands, and Section 4f and 6f parkland. • Review existing roadway, transit, parking, and pedestrian circulation systems of the island and environs in light of recent traffic study prepared for 16th Street redevelopment site. • Evaluate trails as part of the transportation system. • Highlight major building and site development and redevelopment constraints and opportunities. 2. Redevelopment Evaluation Identify barriers and opportunities related to the redevelopment opportunities for the Island, the environs, and the community; at a minimum, include: • Evaluate feasibility, costs and identify potential sites for relocation for commercial and /or entertainment redevelopment of the following areas on the island: • Wetlands (mitigation at 3:1 ratio) • Flood plains • Water Sports Club & University of Dubuque lease areas • McAleece Sports Complex • Gateways to / from Iowa & Wisconsin • Greyhound race track and kennels • Relocation of beaver(s) from island • Detention ponds remain or become ponds / landscape features • LWCF Grant restricted areas (see map) • Evaluate feasibility, costs and identify potential sites for relocation for commercial and /or entertainment redevelopment of the Peosta Channel as: • dredged waterway • smaller /narrower waterway • land bridge to Kerper Boulevard for a second access to the city • filled in for additional development 4 Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan RFP • Evaluate planning and input process for memorial places: Chaplain Schmitt Memorial, Tri -State Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Veteran's Memorials • Evaluate transportation, traffic circulation, and parking impacts with commercial and /or entertainment redevelopment options above in the context of "Complete Streets" and context sensitive design, and identify: • Access improvements, including additional island access • Parking options, including shared parking and shuttles • Improvements for multimodal circulation 2. Economic Feasibility and Market Study Assess the real estate dynamics and identify barriers and opportunities related to market opportunities for the Island; at a minimum, include: • Document existing physical and market conditions. • Quantify market demand for optimum land uses on Chaplain Schmitt Island. • Identify opportunities for existing businesses and other targeted development opportunities. • Assess financial feasibility of market demand, land uses, development opportunities and provide economic modeling for each item. • Identify the cost of public and private infrastructure improvements needed and a schedule for implementation of said improvements. • Identify the financial feasibility of leasing and shared ownership opportunities to leverage financing for development. • Identify potential developers and assess developer interest. • Create projections for economic development and develop recommendations for mixed use development size, amenities, occupancy mix (include retail) and phasing. 3. Financing Identify barriers and opportunities related to financial needs for the Island; at a minimum, include: • Identify local lending markets and climate for Chaplain Schmitt Island. • Identify financial incentives available for development, infrastructure and public improvements including an assessment of funding interest. • Identify any gap financing needed based upon ability to cash flow development. • Identify opportunities for local, state, regional and federal public /private partnerships. 5. Community Engagement Identify the recommended community engagement process related to the master plan for the Island; at a minimum, include: • Engage businesses, leaseholders, non - profits, and property owners, the community, key stakeholders, decision makers and partners in an open, transparent planning process. • Recommend a role for the project steering committee to create consensus building, community engagement and a public relations process for education, outreach, and input. • Evaluate the possible use of a Technical Advisory Committee with representatives from key state and federal regulatory / technical assistance agencies, such as Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT), Iowa Department of Natural Resources 5 Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan RFP (IDNR), Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), US Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish & Wildlife Service, US Environmental Protection Agency, and National Park Service. • How and when to obtain input from the DRA Board of Directors • How and when to obtain input and approval from the City Manager and the City Council. 6. Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Prepare the master plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island; at a minimum, include: • Unified implementation strategy with master plan elements. • Cross reference with Downtown Master Plan, Historic Millwork Master Plan, and Port of Dubuque Master Plan. • Urban design vocabulary with preferred uses, architectural, streetscape and landscape design guidelines. • "Complete Streets" concept plans with transportation, traffic circulation, shuttle and parking options. • Concept plans and cost estimates for utilities and infrastructure related to implementation of the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan. • Concept plans for and uses. • Concept plans and cost estimates for buildings. 7. Recommend Action Plan Prepare the action plan for implementation; at a minimum, include: • Identify and prioritize next steps • Identify financing incentives, strategies and tools • Identify strategies to attract development • Develop a market strategy to attract and grow the support that will be critical for the success of the Historic Millwork District • Propose a plan for marketing to strategic public and private partners 8. Deliverables: Hard Copy and in Digital Formats • Economic Feasibility and Market Study, including economic models • List of potential Financial Incentives and Opportunities, including contacts • Master Plan • Site Development Plan, including bird's eye view perspective • Development Guidelines & Standards Proposed Project Schedule Provide a project schedule outlining the time period and estimated completion date of the proposed scope of work. This should include a schedule for and description of all deliverable products throughout the period. Products should be delivered in hardcopy and electronic formats compatible with the City's computer software and hardware. References Provide at least three references of clients for whom the consultant has completed similar riverfront projects (as noted earlier) within the past five years with full name, title, address, email, phone, and fax numbers. Certificate of Insurance The selected firm will be required to meet the City's insurance requirements for professional 6 Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan RFP services (see attached Insurance Schedule C). Fees and Compensation Provide a proposed cost plus expenses budget for completion of the proposed scope of services with cost breakdowns by scope element. Quotation of fees and compensation shall remain firm for a period of at least 90 days from the submission deadline. Please separate the proposed budget from the other portion of the RFP submittal. Initial screening will be done without knowing the consultant's proposed fee for services. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS A signed original plus seven (7) hard copies plus one (1) PDF copy on CD of the proposal clearly labeled as Master Planning Services for Chaplain Schmitt Island must be received before 5:00 p.m. CST on Friday, March 1, 2013 at the following address: Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner Planning Services Department City of Dubuque 50 W. 131h Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Questions should be directed to Mr. Kritz by telephone at (563) 589 -4210, by fax at (563) 589 -4221, or by email at kkritz(a)citvofdubuque.orq. Each consultant assumes full responsibility for delivery and deposit of the completed proposal package on or before the deadline. The City of Dubuque is not responsible for any loss or delay with respect to delivery of the proposals. The City of Dubuque reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to negotiate changes with any consultant. The City of Dubuque is not liable for any cost incurred by any consultant prior to the execution of an agreement or contract. Nor shall the City of Dubuque be liable for any costs incurred by the consultant that are not specified in any contract. The City of Dubuque is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EVALUATION CRITERIA Proposals will be screened to ensure that they meet the minimum requirements of the proposal format. A selection committee will review qualifying proposals, and may interview the short- listed firms. Initial screening will be done without knowing the consultant's proposed fee for services to develop a short list. The short list of consultants will be invited to an interview with the selection committee. The interview is a very important part of the selection process. Factors to be considered by the committee may include the following: • Qualifications and experience of the firm and any sub - consultants. • Qualifications and experience of the principal consulting staff and sub - consulting staff that will work on the project. • Results of interview process. • Information from references. • Grasp of project requirements and level of interest. • Design approach /methodology in completing the scope of services, including sustainability; creativity and problem solving ability. • Proposed schedule required to complete the project. • Proposed cost to complete the project. 7 CUNINGHAM G R O U P COPY March 1, 2013 RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Master Planning Services for Chaplain Schmitt Island Presented to City of Dubuque, Iowa Prepared by Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. 201 Main Street SE, Suite 325 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Contact Andrew Dresdner, AICP 612 379 5518 adresdner @cuningham.com Letter of Transmittal March 1, 2013 Mr. Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner Planning Services Department City of Dubuque 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Subject: Response to Request or Proposals — Master Planning Services for Chaplain Schmitt Island Dear Mr. Kritz, Thank you for the opportunity to provide our response to the RFP for Master Planning Services for Chaplain Schmitt Island. Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. (Cuningham Group'') recognizes this is an important project for Dubuque as it is the City's next chapter in what is already a nationally significant story of urban rejuvenation. Since the 1980s Dubuque has forged innovative partnerships in order to invest in its core assets— Downtown, Main Street, the Port, the River, Washington Neighborhood, and the Millwork District. The results have been spectacular. Dubuque's economy is strong and community pride evident. Now it is time to reinvest in Chaplain Schmitt Island —it is the next logical increment of reinvestment — the next chapter of the story. The potential for the island is great, but the challenges are not insignificant. Leases, access, easements, economics, soils, and environmental conditions are just some of the challenges facing redevelopment. We are pleased to assemble a team with experience in Dubuque, the Midwest and across the country to address these challenges and help Dubuque and the island's stakeholders create a plan that is both aspirational and achievable. In keeping with what we know succeeds in Dubuque, our goal will be to help Dubuque build the partnerships to redevelop Chaplain Schmitt Island. We see our role as having three parts: 1. To facilitate an open objective and honest planning process 2. To bring design skills to the table to help stakeholders imagine the possibilities 3. To bring technical expertise to the table to ensure the Plan is implementable Our team is tailored to the specific needs of this project: • Cuningham Group: Project Lead, Master Planning, Land Use Planning, Gaming Facility Design • AECOM Economics: Market Consultant and Financial Feasibility • Barr Engineering Company: Civil Engineering, Hydrology, and Environmental Sciences • Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc.: Transportation Planning CUNINGHAM G R O U P Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. St. Anthony Main 201 Main Street SE Suite 325 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Tel 612 379 3400 Fax 612 379 4400 www.cuningham.com Lee Brennan, AM Chad CIow,AIA John W, Culligan, AIA John W. Cuningham, FAIA Timothy Dufault AIA Amelia D. Feichtner, AIA Jack Highwart,AIA Thomas L. Hoskens, AIA Paul C. Hutton AIA David B. Hyde,A!A Roger W. Kipp AIA Douglas A. Lowe, FAIA Scott R. Mallwitz Margaret S. Parsons, AIA John G. Pfluger, AIA James 5. Schelde!, AIA David M.Solner,AIA Michael P.Strand, AIA Brian Tempas,AIA Kathryn M. Wallace, AIA Jonathan V. Watts, AIA We have augmented our Millwork District team by adding specialists in environmental sciences, hydrology, and transportation. We also anticipate leveraging of Cuningham Group's own internal resources by engaging our designers and landscape architects who specialize in entertainment and gaming facility design, park design, and perhaps even housing, offices, and hotels. We are confident that we have put together a great team for this project —a team with the expertise and commitment to help write Dubuque's next chapter. Thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Primary Contact: Andrew Dresdner, AICP Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. 201 Main Street SE, Suite 325 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Tel: 612- 379 -5518 Cell: 612- 345 -2566 Fax: 612- 379 -440 Email: aresdner@cuningham.com Sincerely, CUNINGHAM GROUP ARCHITECTURE, INC. /4* / rw.i�•pi Andrew Dresdner, AICP Associate in Charge of Urban Design Brian Tempas, Principal A, LEEDI' AP CUNINGHAM G R 0 UP CUNINGHAM G R O U P Profile of Team — Understanding The redevelopment of Chaplain Schmitt Island is another important step in the evolution of Dubuque. A few decades ago, Dubuque was in a tailspin. In the early 1980s Dubuque led the country in unemployment, averaging 8.9% unemployment for the entire decade UNDERSTANDING and losing 7.8% of its population. Today, Dubuque is widely considered one of the most progressive small cities in the country with a growing population, more and better jobs, and a full commitment to sustainability. One of the themes to Dubuque's turnaround has been its emphasis on building partnerships between all levels of government, citizens, institutions, and the private sector. In recognition that it takes honest cooperation to meet community goals, Dubuque has leveraged the power of partnerships to steadily improve Dubuque's quality of life for its residents and businesses. Approximately half the island Is encumbered with lease agreements. However, several of the leases are expiring In the near future. Another theme of Dubuque's turnaround has been a commitment to reinvest in its history and in its oldest parts of town. Instead of abandoning the oldest parts of town, Dubuque has turned towards them and extended considerable effort to reinvent and reinvest in them. Today, Main Street, Downtown, the Port of Dubuque, the Riverfront the Millwork District, and Washington Neighborhood are blossoming. The redevelopment of Chaplain Schmitt Island will be another example of how partnerships can come together to reinvest in one of the oldest parts of town. This 230 - acre island in the Mississippi has served many uses over the years. Originally an airport, the island has housed landfills, industrial and recreational uses, a marina, casino, hotel, wetlands and even a popular campground. Over the years, development of the island has been haphazard. As a result, the eclectic mix of uses co- exist, but they do not work together to create a cohesive place. Today, there is a need to plan the future of the island in part because of the lack of cohesion but also due to the following uncertainties facing stakeholders on the island: • The State Legislature may suspend racing permits. • Water levels are unstable and unpredictable; much of the island is in the 100 or 500 year floodplain. • The soils (dredged sand from the river channel to cover the landfill) are likely unsuitable for redevelopment. • Leases are coming up for renewal and properties are in flux. Reinvestment in Chaplain Schmitt Island is important to the City for several reasons: • The island is the first impression of the City as one approaches from the north and east. • The City has an interest in the success of Mystique Casino. • Like the Millwork District, the island environment can provide another unique address for development. Wetlands along much of the perimeter • The island presents another opportunity for the City to reconnect with the of the site suggest that waterfront Mississippi. development Is only possible on the south edge of the Island. Profile of Team — Prime Firm and Sub - Consultants PRIME FIRM AND SUB - CONSULTANTS 2 We are pleased to assemble an interdisciplinary team with the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island. The areas of expertise necessary for this Project, and represented by our team members and sub - consultants, are as follows: Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. • Planning / Urban Design / Zoning • Existing and Future Land Use Analysis • Site Development Standards and Design Guidelines • Consensus Building / Public Relations / Community Engagement Project Management: Andrew Dresdner, AICP will be the Project Manager. He has 15 years of Project Manager experience on similar multi - disciplinary public /private projects. Andrew was the Project Manager for the Dubuque Millwork District Plan as well as several others with the proposed team. Andrew's role will he to be the day -to -day contact with the client, to organize the team, manage contracts, schedule, and deliverables. AECOM Economics • Economic Feasibility and Market Analysis • Project Financing and Market Analysis Barr Engineering Company • Floodplain Development / Hydrology / Hydraulics • Wetland mitigation / Redevelopment • Federal and State Environmental Flooplain and Wetland Regulations • Sustainable / Low Impact Development / Redevelopment Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. • Transportation / Traffic Engineering Analysis Our team has worked together extensively throughout the Midwest on complicated mixed -use and environmentally sensitive projects similar to Chaplain Schmitt Island. In each of these projects we are proud to have developed plans that are embraced by both the private and the public sectors. In recent years this includes: • Target North Campus, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (Cuningham, Barr, Kimley -Horn) • Lowertown Master Plan, Saint Paul, Minnesota (Cuningham, AECOM) • Lyndale Gardens, Richfield, Minnesota (Cuningham, Kimley -Horn) • Epic Systems Campus Design, Verona, Wisconsin (Cuningham, Kimley -Horn) • Millwork District Plan, Dubuque, Iowa (Cuningham, AECOM) • Cottageville Park, Hopkins, Minnesota (Cuningham, Barr) We are also pleased to bring several additional areas of specific expertise that add value to our team: • Gaining Facility Feasibility and Design (Cuningham, AECOM) • Green Infrastructure Design (Barr, Kim ley-Horn) • Complete Streets Design (Barr, Kimley -Horn) • Landscape Architecture (Cuningham, Barr) BARR Profile of Team — Firm Profiles CUNINGHAM G R o U P Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota CUNINGHAM G R O U P Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. (Cuningham Group'') has earned an outstanding reputation for creating and delivering excellence in architecture, interior design, urban design and landscape architecture in the places where people live, learn, worship, work, heal, plan and play. Founded in 1968 we have focused on a working model ate= design that is highly inclusive and incorporates extensive client, consultant, engineer and contractor participation. Cuningham Group's Urban Design and Landscape Architecture Studio provides a range of design and planning services for both private and public clients. The goal of our work is to increase investor confidence In a given area by improving the public realm, access and connectivity, and the quality of the built environment. Our design solutions are both strategic and physical and emerge from the underlying patterns and traditions of place. AXOM" Location: Chicago, Illinois AECOM provides integrated design, planning, engineering, environment and program management services to address the complex challenges facing their clients as they embark on projects involving land, community or infrastructure. AECOM brings unparalleled experience in economic development consulting, building from the 50 -year tradition of economic analysis established by Economics Research Associates (ERA) in real estate market and financial analysis. In 2007, reflective of ERA's increasing presence in diverse overseas markets, the firm joined AECOM. Through this transition, they have continued to provide analysis that informs successful land development decisions and courses of action. Real estate is at the core of their project experience, with projects that focus on understanding the marketability, feasibility, and valuation of all types of real estate uses, covering industrial parks, freight villages, shopping centers, sports facilities, hotels, high - technology parks, and casinos. Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Barr Engineering Company is an employee- owned, Midwest -based firm headquartered in Minneapolis with roots in water resources engineering and science. Their expertise is in the areas of water resources engineering and design, stormwater management, and landscape ecology. Barr's approach to Sustainable Planning and Green Infrastructure is based on a well - orchestrated integration of science +planning +ecology +engineering that results in sustainable solutions. Their team focuses on sustainable planning and green design for cities, communities, neighborhoods, and districts, and they understand how the complete environment requires innovative practices and solutions —ones that are based in the reality of science, market place, ecology, community, and culture. Barr focuses on quantifying sustainable results and works from principles that reinforce the quality of place. ®i ® ®® Kimley -Horn l - and Associates, Inc. Location: Chicago, Illinois A multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm, Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. provides transportation planning and engineering services. The firm's strengths include planning and designing transportation - related services, areas that are supported by extensive experience in public outreach and stakeholder consensus - building. Their plans are supported by feasible engineering solutions while keeping context- sensitive design elements at the forefront. The firm is at the leading edge of the livable and complete streets movement, having authored national guidelines (Institute of Transportation Engineers) as well as extensively implemented policies across the country. Through the use of analytic and visualization tools, as well as traditional illustrative methods, they can examine the costs and benefits of making different decisions as to the configurations of public rights -of -way with regard to overall multimodal mobility and urban design goals. 3 Proposal Qualifications — Key Personnel PROJECT MANAGER AND KEY PERSONNEL Please refer to the following pages for brief resumes of our key personnel. 4 Team Member Role &a. 7. Action Plan 4796 Cuningham Group Andrew Dresdner* Project Manager • • • Cindy Harper" Land Use Planner & Urban Designer • • Bruce Jacobson Landscape Architect • • • 0 David Hyde Architect Paul Stewart Landscape Architect • 2996 AECDM;; Chris Brewer' Economist & Real Estate Consultant • • • 77% Barr Engineering Company James Herbert Civil Engineer • • Nathan Campeau Water Resources Engineer & Hydrologist 0 • • • Fred Rozumalski Environmental Scientist & Ecologist • • • 7% Kimley-Horn • Frederick Schwartz Transportation Planner • "Portal Dubuque Millworking District Master Plan Team Ability to Integrate into Current Workload Because Cuningham Group is a large firm we have multiple projects being designed concurrently. We are organized into specialized studios that provide our staff and clients with areas of expertise to meet the specific needs of projects. The Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan would be managed by our Urban Design Studio and most of the work would be performed by members of this studio. However, we have the advantage of and expectation to draw additional expertise from other studios —in particular those with expertise in waterrfront/riverfront park design and gaming facility design. Based on the team's current workload and our current understanding of the scope, Cuningham Group is prepared to complete the work in the proposed timeframe. If selected, we propose starting the project in mid - April. Key members of the Cuningham Group team will be completing and tapering off a large project at this time and will be available to focus on the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan. Proposal Qtaalit<ications — Key Personnel CUNINGHAM G R O U P Andrew Dresdner, AICP — Cuningham Group — Project Manager /Urban Designer Andrew has more than 15 years of experience in urban design and urban planning in which he has worked extensively with both private and public clients. Andrew is committed to creating mixed -use communities with lasting value and enduring beauty. His focus has been to use the design process in a public forum to collaboratively solve urban and neighborhood problems. Andrew is particularly skilled at managing diverse viewpoints to create solutions that add value to both public and private interests. Andrew will be the Project Manager responsible for day -to -day communication with the team and Client. Cindy Harper — Cuningham Group — Land Use Planner /Urban Designer Cindy excels at helping people create and strengthen places they love. She believes in facilitating an inclusive participation process that combines the wisdom of her clients with her own expertise to generate design and planning solutions that are authentic and meaningful. Cindy has worked in the urban design field for over ten years, and is particularly skilled in communicating ideas with words and images. She draws upon her strong writing background and proficiency using CAD, GIS, and other design software to translate ideas into clear written and graphic form. Cindy will be the Lead Urban Planner/Designer and primary author of the Master Plan. Bruce Jacobson, PLA — Cuningham Group — Landscape Architect Bruce has more than 30 years of planning and design experience ranging from urban parks, public spaces, and institutions to master planning for campuses, cities, housing developments, and private facilities. Much of his work has defined strategies for neighborhood revitalization and economic development organized around engaging public spaces, with an emphasis on transit and mixed -use. Central to Bruce's approach is the determination to provide authentic, genuine places for people to gather, conduct business, or call home. Bruce will be responsible for open space and public realm design. David Hyde, AIA — Cuningham Group — Architect, Gaming and Entertainment Facilities David is the design leader for Cuningham Group's Resort Hospitality studio. His 22 years of national and international experience ranges from small complex additions/ remodels to conceptualization and planning of large destination resorts such as the award- winning Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Expansion and Renovation. David has a solid understanding of the development of complex programs and the evolution of those programs into designs that serve the users, enhance the built environment and create an experience. He strives to bring one -of -a -kind solutions to each client and site. David designs facilities that reflect the vision, culture and character of each property and owner — telling their stories through the building design. David will focus his efforts on creating concept level solutions to help Mystique Casino realize its potential. 5 Proposal Qualifications — Key Personnel 6 Paul Stewart, PLA, LEED® AP — Cuningham Group — Landscape Architect Paul brings to Cuningham Group over 12 years of experience and skills in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design. He incorporates a philosophy of making every project special through the application of `place- making' to create a human connection with each project, its location and the environment. Evolving a vision into a unique realization by continually asking the question, "What if... ?" Chris Brewer — AECOM Economics — Real Estate Consultant Chris Brewer has 15 years of experience in the economic analysis of real estate and land use issues. Recent project experience has focused on: Analysis of demographic trends, economic indicators, and real estate market data; Financial analysis of real estate development projects, covering revenues, expenses, development costs, and return on investment calculations on public and private investment; Completion of economic development strategies for communities and regions that have been impacted by closing military installations, or the loss of key employers; and Evaluation of economic and fiscal impacts of capital projects, expanding industries, and destination recreational amenities. James Herbert, PE — Barr Engineering Company — Civil Engineer Jim Herbert has more than 20 years of experience primarily in the area of water resources management. He has managed projects related to wind power, urban stormwater management, dam and structural engineering, construction management, and waste management. Jim will be a resource with understanding the larger issues and conditions associated with waterways, dredging, landfills and working state and federal regulatory agencies. Fred J. Rozumalski, RLA — Barr Engineering Company — Landscape Ecologist Fred is a registered landscape architect experienced in ecology (soils expert), sustainability, and urban design. He leads Barr's green infrastructure design group. He will focus on the Assessment and Redevelopment Evaluation tasks with particular emphasis on soil conditions and ecology. And provide sustainable landscape design and Complete/Living streets expertise with the Master Plan Proposal Qualifications — Key Personnel CUNINGHAM G R O U P Nathan Campeau, PE, CFM — Barr Engineering Company — Hydrologist/Water Resources Engineer Nathan has more than 10 years of water resources experience specializing in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, green infrastructure, low impact design and GIS. He will provide support during the Assessement and Redevelopment Evaluation tasks addressing hydrology /hydraulics, floodplain and water resource issues. He will provide his green infrastructure and low impact design expertise with the Master Plan task. Frederick W. Schwartz, PE— Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. — Transportation Planner Frederick Schwartz brings to the team experience in traffic engineering and transportation planning, parking, and development projects. His projects include urban redevelopment, traffic calming, and redesigning city streets to minimize adverse impacts of motorized vehicles and accommodate bicycle and pedestrian features. He also delivers on a variety of transportation- related services including traffic impact studies, developments of regional impact studies, capacity analysis, downtown traffic analysis, concurrency evaluations, and comprehensive planning. Fred specializes in applying "complete streets" approaches to transportation planning. He is a co- author of the Complete Streets ITE manual. 7 Proposal Qualifications — Similar Experience SIMILAR EXPERIENCL Please refer to the following pages for additional details on similar projects completed by our team. 8 Cuningham Group works in communities of all sizes and on projects with a range of environmental aspects. Dubuque is a small city, but it is a regional center. As a result, the downtown and the City employment base is relatively strong and there is not much out - migration of commuters. We learned about the unique economic dynamics of Dubuque several years ago when working on the Millwork District Plan. As a regional market center, the housing and employment markets are linked. It is important for the City to provide a broad range of housing and employment options so companies and individuals can grow without the temptation to relocate to a larger market. Andrew Dresdner was the Project Manager and Cindy Harper was the Urban Designer and primary author of the Dubuque Millwork District Plan. Linked assets is a common trait among regional market centers with complex economic and social relationships. The City of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin engaged Cuningham Group to make the connection between its riverfront and its downtown. For decades its riverfront was separated from downtown by the state highway. Upon relocation of the highway to the outskirts of town, Chippewa Falls was able to begin considering how River Street and the large tract of publicly owned land on the river can become community-wide assets as well as regional draws for downtown. Cuningham Group worked with the City, the DNR, and the Watershed District to create a strategic plan and site development plan that redesigned several blocks of downtown, created a new riverfront park with trails and an amphitheater, and narrowed River Street so it was no longer a barrier. The Plan fixed a separated sewer system by proposing new pumps that in turn allowed for the removed a large sewage lagoon from the floodway. In addition, the Plan proposed removal of buildings from the floodway and proposed new buildings with appropriate finished floor heights drainage patterns. Andrew Dresdner was the Project Manager and Cindy Harper was the Urban Designer and primary author of the Chippewa Falls Riverfront Plan. Much of Cuningham Group's gaming resort work involves taking advantage of the surrounding natural resources. Many of the facilities, hotels, venues and meeting spaces we've designed throughout the country are located along rivers or oceanfronts. The Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina was a comprehensive renovation, addition and rebranding of an existing casino, hotel and conference facility. The site of the project is the base of the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina within a valley and with a sparkling trout stream running through the resort property. This stream is a focal point for the resort and help inspire the siting and design of the overall project. A new 21 -story hotel tower designed by Cuningham Group sits adjacent to the stream while the casino and retail open up to it. It is a gathering and outdoor event place, a strolling place, a natural place and a fishing place. As the $650 million Cherokee project developed, attention to trout habitat and stream mitigation was a priority to protect and leverage this resource. The site was subject to periodic floods requiring investigation into strategies to deal with flood plain and flood way constraints resulting in manipulation of the building envelopes, roadways and pedestrian pathways while at the same time creating a destination resort experience. Because the site was once bisected by a much larger river in the past and sits between two mountains, soil conditions required considerable and varied building solutions. From traditional driven piles, massive pile caps and needle piles to caissons, soil nailing, and pile and panel, a variety of soil related solutions were needed to successfully build on this site. Proposal Qualifications — Similar Experience Historic Millwork District Master Plan Dubuque, Iowa CUNINGHAM G R O U P URBAN DESIGN AND LAND USE The Dubuque Millwork District Master Plan is an aggressive vision for redevelopment of over one million square feet of warehouse space in Downtown Dubuque. Over time, the District will reestablish itself as a regional engine of growth. Cuningham Group collaborated with the City of Dubuque to develop a plan that recommends maximizing community and environmental benefits of redevelopment through cooperation between the public and private sectors. Five systems — water, energy, development, green space, and arts and culture — comprise the organizing framework for implementing the Plan at both the district and building scales. Specifically, the District will strive to stay within its rainfall budget, approach carbon balance, create sustainable jobs and housing, and reinforce the importance of connectivity within the city. Client City of Dubuque, Department of Economic Development Scope of Services District Master Plan, Guidelines, Market Analysis, Financial Feasibility, Phasing and Implementation, Management and Participation Chippewa Falls Riverfront and Downtown Master Plan Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin The Chippewa Falls Downtown Redevelopment Plan reconnects the city to its waterfront. Under -used public space becomes a prominent park that blends downtown and river edges, improved access invites recreational activity to an area that was once industrial, and better visibility and connectivity reunite people with their natural surroundings. Working in concert with flood plain and floodway restrictions, Cuningham Group proposed downtown redevelopment and park amenities that reinforce urban form and riverfront features. New buildings and parking areas respond to and complement the existing downtown context, public plazas act as gateways and establish a formal edge to development at the floodway boundary, and phased implementation plans reflect the city's budget requirements and priorities. Client City of Chippewa Falls Scope of Services Master Planning Project Size 65 Acres Lowertown District Master Plan Saint Paul, Minnesota The Lowertown District Master Plan is organized at the neighborhood grass- roots level and focused around the 4th Street Station Area on the Central Corridor light rail line. The Plan bases future development and investment on realizing the most mature transit oriented village in the Twin Cities. Developed through a Cuningham Group -led process, the Plan addresses a range of redevelopment issues, how the Central Corridor LRT will respond to the District, and how new investments should respond to the character of the area. Major concerns of the Plan are connections and views to the Mississippi River. Client Greater Lowertown Task Force Scope of Services Master Planning Project Size 120 Acres 9 Proposal Qualifications — Similar Experience Cuningham Group brings a unique understanding to this Project based on extensive experience designing with and building for the gaming industry. We understand casino and hotel building types, the important relationship between gaming amenities and return on investment, and how to organize successful development adjacent to water and within constrained building sites. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort — Cherokee, North Carolina Client: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Harrah's Entertainment Project: Expand, renovate, and reconfigure entire property within major constraints Unique Site Features: Mountains on edge, Creek in center 1 rsion: Transform lodge -like casino /hotel complex into sophisticated world -class mountain resort. Palace Casino Resort — Biloxi, Mississippi Client: Palace Casino Resort Project: Expand, renovate, and retrofit buildings after Katrina Unique Site Features: Gulf Coast location Vision: Expand and reposition as state -of -the -art facility that rejuvenates existing gaming environment, energizes current clientele, and attracts a new generation. Ho -Chunk Casino Master Plan — Beloit, Wisconsin Client: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Caesars Entertainment Corp. Project: Expand, renovate, and reconfigure entire property within major constraints Unique Site Features: Mountains on edge, Creek in center Vision: Transform the lodge -like casino/hotel complex into a more sophisticated world - class mountain resort. i ;1.IJV.: Ti J (I / + „// � f` 1? ,i;_ ,m. r N, I r+'1 n, r�,/ / r,- f 't,./ i. 10 GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT AECOM Economics has performed multiple feasibility and economic studies for gaming clients throughout the Midwest and beyond. Below is a listing of recent projects: Gaming Site Overview of Illinois Cities State of Illinois Client: Aerie Hotels & Resorts On -Shore Gaming Development Potential Peoria, Illinois Client: City Of East Peoria Gaming Forecasts and Tourism Opportunities Clinton, Iowa Client: River City Chamber Of Commerce Gaming Application Submission Southern Indiana Client: Madison Landing Group Gaming and Development Opportunities The Quad Cities Client: Casino America /Alter Group Gaming Consulting Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Client: City of Bay St. Louis Demand and Impact Forecasting St. Louis, Missouri Client: City of St. Louis Gaming Market Analysis Evansville, Indiana Client: Aztar Corporation Gaming Consulting St. Louis, Missouri Client: County of St. Louis Proposal Qualifications — Similar Experience Dove Harbor Highest and Best Use Analysis Dubuque, Iowa CUN1 NGHAM G R O U P FINANCIAL ANALYSIS Beginning in 2012, AECOM was engaged by the City of Dubuque to clarify how freight moves through the region, what sectors are driving freight movement, and are the highest and best use value implications for City-owned property the Dove Harbor area. In support of these findings, current trends regarding freight movement along the Mississippi River were summarized and current land values and land use implications for the industrial waterfront were evaluated. The analysis focused on the flow of freight, including waterborne, rail, and truck, at the regional and state levels. Trends regarding commodity movement were studied and interviews with key stakeholders were conducted. The analysis by AECOM included an extensive review of land values along the waterfront in Dubuque, focused on assessed values, as well as prices for vacant land that sold in market - based, arms - length transactions. Client: City of Dubuque Nelson Park Master Plan Decatur, Illinois AECOM was engaged to complete a Master Plan for Nelson Park and Lake Decatur Nelson Park is the centerpiece of the Park System and serves prominently in the City's history. The process incorporated a robust stakeholder and community engagement process, along with team assessment of alternative scenarios for expanded lake access and improved park amenities. The effort included an extensive market and financial evaluation of key park amenities, including marina, residential, restaurants, water park, whitewater facilities, and adventure sports. Financial and operating metrics were explored, relating to pricing, seasonality, visitation, and operating costs. AECOM also studied opportunities for mixed -use residential development. The Plan's broader goals are to improve Decatur's position as a regional center for tourism, to strengthen local businesses and economy, and create a clear strategy for future projects. Client Decatur Park District Scope of Services Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Economics Independence Grove Economic Analysis Libertyville, Illinois AECOM was retained to examine the revenue generation potential of a wide range of recreation elements for a proposed quarry redevelopment project in the northern suburbs of Chicago. In addition to examining standard recreation uses, including fishing, boating, swimming, water play areas, sledding and concessions, the study evaluated the feasibility and market potential of developing a large Environmental Discovery Center /banquet facility. Considerations such as land capacity, market appeal and visitation levels, and seasonality were all taken into account and used to evaluate each element's overall revenue generation potential for the development. This project was developed and is now known as Independence Grove. The project has a tradition of generating sufficient cash flow to offset operating expenses. Client Lake County Forest Preserve District Scope of Services Economics, Recreational Needs Analysis 11 12 Proposal Qualifications — Similar Experience Upper Landing Park Saint Paul, Minnesota PARKS ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER Upper Landing Park is the newest public space along the Mississippi River in downtown Saint Paul and a critical component in the city's efforts to revitalize its riverfront. Bruce Jacobson, prior to Cuningham Group while at CLOSE Landscape Architecture, helped create the park as a destination along the river valley's regional trail system and a link between a residential, institutional, and commercial land uses. The park provides a large meadow (floodplain) for passive recreation, a broad promenade along the river, seating areas animated by lighted jet fountains and sculptures, an amphitheatre that doubles as a launch site for fireworks, and earthen mounds that subtly nark elevations of past flood events. Client: City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Chestnut Plaza Saint Paul, Minnesota The final link in Saint Paul's riverfront development, Chestnut Plaza connects residential and commercial uses with Upper Landing Park and the downtown central business district. Bruce Jacobson, prior to Cuningham Group while at CLOSE Landscape Architecture, was part of the team to design a multi -tier space with a variety of interactive water features and a grand promenade leading to the Mississippi River's edge. Inspiration for the design and selection of materials grew from its industrial past and the historic river boat landing at this location. Client: City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Schaar's Bluff 8,000-Year Trail and Gathering Center Spring Lake Park, Minnesota Humans have lived along the shores of the Mississippi River at Schaar's Bluff for 8,000 years. Bruce Jacobson, while at CLOSE Landscape Architecture prior to Cuningham Group, helped Lead the development of conceptual plans and images to describe the three major themes of the Schaar's Bluff Interpretive Plan: Fires along the Shoreline, Riches of River and Land, and Flight through Time and Space. The 8,000 -Year Walk connects a newly constructed Cultural Gathering Center with three unusual interpretive alcoves, each reflecting a major theme of the Cultural Interpretive Plan. The alcoves are located on a dramatic looped walk near the edge of the bluff, 120 feet above the River. Each alcove explores a different story about the natural or cultural history of the site. Special emphasis at the Gathering Center is placed on the cycle of the seasons and stories related to the theme of historical gathering and celebration. Client: Dakota County CUNINGHAM G R O U P Scope of Services We propose a three -phase process whereby our team makes three trips to Dubuque —each between 1 and 3 days. The purpose of these trips will be to assemble the team in front of the Client and Steering Committee and the myriad of stakeholders in order to flesh out issues, SCOPE OF SERVICES develop ideas, and gather feedback. Phase I will consist of data gathering —both hard data and soft data. We will begin data transfers and data gathering immediately. Within the first month of the Project we organize a full team trip to Dubuque where we conduct our initial outreach and site reconnaissance. The specific purpose of this trip will be to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the site, and to confirm and complete our data gathering. During Phase 1 we will also conduct a public meeting to better understand the issues of the community. We will also interview property owners to better understand their operations and their needs to be successful. In addition, we anticipate meeting with the Steering Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee. Our goal will be to assess the existing conditions and identify barriers and opportunities related to redevelopment on the island. This will include, at a minimum, a thorough understanding of wetlands, floodplain, hydraulics, soil conditions, transportation patterns, easements and leases, restrictions and regulations. Phase 2 is the design phase of the Project. Early in Phase 2 we will have a good understanding of the economics of the island and the physical conditions of the island. The Market Study will not be completed until the end of Phase 2, however, Initial findings will be used to guide the early development of the Plan. Initial Design Goals are developed with the Client and are used throughout the process to make sure we remain on track. In the middle of Phase 2 the team will visit Dubuque for 2 or 3 days for a design charrette. The purpose will be to establish initial alternatives for redevelopment of the island. The ideas will be vetted with the stakeholders and the general public. Ideas consist of approaches to land use, character and image, transportation, and open space. During this trip, we will meet with the Steering Committee and Technical Advisory Committee, property owners, the general public, City Manager, and City Council/ Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) Board if possible. During the second half of Phase 2 we will refine the alternatives and begin honing in on a preferred solution. This will be done through regular discussions with the Client and team. When that solution is in focus we will develop the supporting transportation plan, open space plan, urban design plan, land use plan. In addition, we will finalize the renderings depicting the character and image of future development and open space. Phase 3 will consist of a final 1- to 2 -day trip to Dubuque where we present the final Plan. The Document will be a complete Master Plan with Development Standards and an Action Plan. We anticipate meeting once again with the Steering and Technical Advisory Committees, Property Owners, City Council, the DRA and the general public. At this stage of the Project it may be possible to begin combining groups. The planning process is designed to be engaging, transparent and participatory. We balance the technical and economic aspects with the desires of the community and property owners. We have conducted dozens of projects in this manner as we find doing the work in the community and with the community helps create in the community a sense of ownership in the Plan. 13 Proposed Project Schedule a Phase 1 +4 Phase 2 *4 Phase3 + Tasks April May June July August Sept Oct 1 Assessment inali ConsultantTeam Meetings 2 Redevelopment Evaluation ® M Team Trlpto Dubuque 3 Feasibility and Market Study Si Meet with Steering Committee 4 Financing IMMSMIIMMI 5 Community Engagement (see below) 6 Champlain Schmitt Island Master Plan IR Focus Groups / Property Owners 7 Recommended Action Plan Meet with DRA Board of Directors 8 Deliverables (see notes) 0 0 0 0 Community Engagement Client Updates M M ConsultantTeam Meetings M M ® M Team Trlpto Dubuque IM Meet with Steering Committee Meet wlthTech Advisory Committee Public Meeting IR Focus Groups / Property Owners Meet with DRA Board of Directors Meet with City Manager Meet with City Council A. Phase 1 Report - The Phase 1 report will be a compilation of all data collected from Tasks 1 and 2: Assessment, and Redevelopment Evaluation. This work will be conducted, primarily by Cuningham Group and Barr Engineering, with support from Kimley -Horn Associates. This will include: • Analysis of physical conditions, land use, and zoning • Analysis of soil conditions, flood plains and wetlands • Analysis of existing leases and easements • Analysis of transportation system, Including bicycles, transit, and pedestrian, and trails. • Identification of other building constraints • Analysis of casino buildings and property • High level feasibility, costs, and potential sites for relocating uses currently on the Island • High level feasibility analysis of altering the Peosta Channel • Review of prior planning efforts such as Millwork District Master Plan, Bee Branch Revitalization, 16th Street redevelopment, and ongoing Memorial Planning. B. Economic Feasibility and Market Report - This work will be performed by AECOM Economics. The Economic Feasibility and Market Memo will contain: • Market conditions • Market demand for optimum land uses on the island • Opportunities for existing businesses • Opportunities of leasing to leverage financing • Identification of potential developers Projections for a preliminary development program 14 C. Financing Report - This work will be performed byAECOM Economics. The Financing Report willldentify: The local lending market Financial incentives available for development, Infrastructure, and other public improvements Gap financing necessary based upon cash Row • Opportunities for multi jurisdictional partnerships D. Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan - The Master Plan will be produced primarily by Cuningham Group with support from Barr Engineering andKimley- Horn Associates. TheMasterPlan will contain: • Preferred Master Plan Illustrative Plan • Development Guidelines for streets, buildings, and open spaces Infrastructure Plan: Including cost estimates • Transportation Plan: incorporating Complete Streets concept plans • Open Space Plan • Urban Design Plan: including cost estimates for public buildings • Land Use Plan Renderings of redevelopment: 1 eye level and 1 aerial E. Recommended Action Plan - The final chapter of the Master Plan will be the Action Plan. It will: • Identify and prioritize next steps • Identify financing incentives, strategies and tools • Identify strategies to attract development • Propose a plan for marketing investment opportunities to partners L2 IT Refererces Certificate of Insurance Fees and Compensation (included in separate envelope) References C U h\! 1 I\ ( 11 I M G R O U P Jayson Smith Chippewa Falls Riverfront and Downtown Master Plan 30 West Central Street Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Tel: 715- 726 -2736 Fax: 715- 726 -2756 Email: jsmith @ci.chippewa- fails.wi.us Lucy Thompson Lowertown Master Plan 1100 City Hall Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Tel: 651- 266 -6565 Fax: 651- 228 -3314 Email: lucy.thompson @ci.stpaul.mn.us Eric Sneed Caesars Entertainment Corp. 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Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. dba Hutton Architecture Studio 201 Main Street SE, Ste 325, Minneapolis, MN 55414 219 Main Street SE Tract D RLS 1535, Suite 112, Minneapolis, MN 55414 8665 Hayden Place, Culver City, CA 90232 -2901 4056 Del Rey Ave, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 10100 W Charleston Blvd, Suite 230, Las Vegas, NV 89135 178 Main Street, Suite 201, Biloxi, MS 39530 70 Broadway, #300, Denver, CO 80203 OFREMARK COPYRIGHT 2000, AMS SERVICES INC. CUNINGHAM G R O U P Certificate of Insurance — General Liability Insurance A ® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MMroorcrrY) 1/21/2013 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. 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COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POT CY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY ERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. ILTR TYPE OF INSURANCE �N RJ V,'oR POLICY NUMBER IMMIoeYMTYI IMWDOYNYYYI 11M11S A GENERAL LIABILITY 63064441000 INCLUDES: CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY OPERATIONS OF SUBS - CONTINGENT 9/20/2012 9/20/2013 EACH OCCURRENCE 5 1,000,000 X LIABILITY DAMAGE TO RENTED PREMISES (Ea acwnencel $ 1,000,000 COMMERCIAL GENERAL 1 I X I OCCUR MED EXP(My one person) 5 10,000 X DLAIMsMADE PERSONAL A. 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DISEASE- EA EMPLOYEES 1 000,000 s 1 000,000 IMa , {Ma deem and DE CRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below DE dR1PT1ON OF E.L DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (Attach ACOR0101, AddIIIonal Remarks Schedule, if more space' requi ed CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION Master SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ∎C ' Dennis Linder /PSB ,—�� ACORD 25 (2010105) ©1988 -2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. INS025 (201005)01 The ACORD name and logo a e registered marks of ACORD Certificate of Insurance — General Liability Insurance COMMENTS /REMARKS NAMED INSURED INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING NAMED INSUREDS AND LOCATIONS: Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. Cuningham Group Architecture, P.A. Cuningham Hamilton Quiter, P.A. Cuningham Group Construction Services LLC Cuningham Group Solberg + Lowe Architects AIA Inc CHQ Construction Services Inc Carp Investments LLP Cuningham Group Development Services LLC Renfro, Elliot & Cuningham, Inc. Renfro & Cuningham, Inc. Renfro & Cuningham Hutton Architecture Studio P.C. Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. dba Hutton Architecture Studio 201 Main Street 5E, Ste 325, Minneapolis, MN 55414 219 Main Street SE Tract D RLS 1535, Suite 112, Minneapolis, MN 55414 8665 Hayden Place, Culver City, CA 90232 -2901 4056 Del Rey Ave, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 10100 W Charleston Blvd., Suite 230, Las Vegas, NV 89135 178 Main Street, Suite 201, Biloxi, MS 39530 70 Broadway, #300, Denver, CO 80203 OFREMARK COPYRIGHT 2000, AMS SERVICES INC. beautiful places MINNEAPOLIS LOS ANGELES LAS VEGAS BILOXI DENVER SEOUL BEIJING www.cuningham.com 11,000 11,000 16,000 8,000 7,000 40,000 4,000 97,000 fee 3,000 expenses Fees and Compensation Proposed Fees and Compensation: Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan CUNINGHAM G R O U P Scope element 1 Assessment 2 Redevelopment Evaluation 3 Economic Feasibility and Market Study 5 Financing 6 Community Engagement 7 Champlain Schmitt Island Master Plan 8 Recommended Action Plan Cuningham Group Overall Fee AECOM Economics Barr Engineering Kimley -Horn total 10% $ 15% $ 15% $ 10% $ 10% $ 30% $ 10% $ 100% $ 9,500 14,250 14,250 9,500 9,500 28,500 9,500 95,000 $ 4,000 $ 4,000 5,000 30,000 2,000 $ 16,000 $ 8,000 $ 2,000 $ 5,000 $ 2,000 $ 5,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 7,000 $ 3,000 $ 45,000 $ 47% 26,000 $ 19,000 $ 27% 20% 7,000 7% $ 100,000 total Chaplain Schmitt Master Plan Dubuque, IA Follow Up Questions Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Questionnaire 1. Provide a chart of which team members have worked together on past projects, including the projects featured in the proposal Projects Worked on together in Recent Years Dubuque Millworking District Plan Andrew Dresdner David Hyde Chris Brewer Nathan Campeau Fred Schwartz Andrew Dresdner David Hyde 4 2 1 0 David Hyde 4 Nelson Park Master Plan 0 1 0 Chris Brewer 2 0 0 0 Nathan Campeau 1 0 0 0 Fred Schwartz 0 0 0 0 Significant Participation on Projects listed in Proposal by key Team Members Dubuque Millworking District Plan Andrew Dresdner, Chris Brewer Lowertown Master Plan, Saint Paul, MN Andrew Dresdner, Chris Brewer Chippewa Falls Riverfront Plan Andrew Dresdner Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort David Hyde Palace Casino Resort David Hyde Ho -Chunk Casino Master Plan David Hyde Dove Harbor Highest and Best Use Analysis Chris Brewer Nelson Park Master Plan Chris Brewer Independence Grove Economic Analysis Chris Brewer Chris Brewer's Gaming Project Experience • Confidential Casino Client, Massachusetts gaming analysis • Confidential Casino Client, Chicago Gaming System Expansion gravity model Analysis • Choctaw Indian Tribe, Casino Gaming Expansion and Gravity Model Analysis for Central Louisiana and Eastern Texas • Confidential Casino Client, New Orleans Gaming / Entertainment Market Assessment • Confidential Casino Client, St. Louis Retail and Lifestyle Entertainment Analysis • St. Louis County Economic Council, Highest and Best Use Analysis for sites proximate to the New Casino in Lemay, South St. Louis County David Hyde's Gaming Project Experience • Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Expansion and Renovation, Cherokee, NC • Durango Station Casino Resort, Las Vegas, NV • Atlantic City Hotel & Casino Comprehensive Renovation Project, Atlantic City, NJ • Margaritaville Casino & Restaurant, Biloxi, MS • Margaritaville Resort Casino, Bossier City, • Potawatomi Bingo Casino New Hotel Tower, Milwaukee, WI • Spirit Mountain Casino Lodge Renovation, Grand Ronde, OR Isleta Casino & Resort — Hotel /Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM River Spirit Casino, Tulsa, OK Mohawk Mountain Casino Resort, Monticello, NY Oyster Bay Casino, D'Iberville, MS LA note: Andrew, David and Nathan are currently working on projects together with Kimley -Horn in Minneapolis note: table includes only the primary team members (Andrew, David, Chris, Nathan and Fred). Additional team members will be brought into the process as necessary. We anticipate using the expertise of Landscape architects and architects at Cuningham Group as well as natural resource scientists and ecologists at Barr Engineering as needed. Andrew Dresdner's Project Managment Experience • Millworking District Master Plan, Dubuque, IA • Stoughton Road Master Plan, Madison, WI • Lowertown Master Plan, Saint Paul, MN • Chippewa Falls Riverfront Plan, Chippewa Falls, WI • Marcy Holmes Master Plan, Minneapolis MN • Uptown Master Plan, Minneapolis MN • Central Ave Small Area Plan, Minneapolis MN • Riverdale Design Guidelines, Coon Rapids, MN CUN1N011AM G R O U P Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Questionnaire 2. Provide your expectations of the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) personnel and resources related to the project. A primary goal is to assure Mystique Casino remains viable for the next 30 years. A Master Plan that attracts other development to the Island and draws more customers to the casino will accomplish that and will benefit all. The DRA is an important stakeholder in this process. As co- fenders of the project they have a significant investment in the process. We expect the DRA and the Casino to be active members of the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee charge is to guide the Plan, provide input to the Plan and to be a liaison to the broader community for the Plan. They should be visionary, responsible, and invested in the overall success of the Island and the Plan. Steering Committee members are expected to bring their perspective to the table, but to also balance that perspective with the overall goals of the project - which they will help author. The team will plan trips to Dubuque around either City Council or DRA Board meetings. However, Steering Committee members will be responsible for updating their respective organizations of the project throughout it's process. The team will help provide material for updates. Responsibilities include attending meetings every month to six weeks over the course of the project. While the team is in town for multiple day work sessions, the Steering Committee would potentially meet twice. City of Dubuque City Council Planning Commission Additional Stakeholders (leaseholders, visitors, investment community, general public, etc.) DRA Board Steering Committee ConsultantTeam Technical Advisory Tea m (IDOT, IDNR, IDALS, Corps, Fish and Wildlife, EPA, NPS, etc.) Potential Steering Committee Representation(10.20 members) • DRA • Mystique Casino • City Planning Dept. • Economic Development Dept. • City Manager's Office • Greater Dubuque Development Corporation • Key Leaseholders • others Team will coordinate at least one trip to Dubuque to be able to meet with DRA and /or City CUNINGHAM G k O U P Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Questionnaire 3. Provide a detailed project schedule related to your proposal. This should include your time in Dubuque and in the field, as well as milestones relative to reports and meetings. Tasks June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 1 Assessment 2 Redevelopment Evaluation Client Updates It —I{ 3 Feasibility and Market Study I MIME 1 1 4 Financing Team Updates • IP- • • • 5 Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan • I • • • • 6 Action Plan Deliverables CA) (B) C D (E) IPhysical I Market Master Finanang Aaron LAssesment LMemo Plan Memo Plan note: details of deliverables are desc ibed in detail in the Scope of Services attached. Community Engagement Client Updates It l. 1 1 1 Team Updates • • • • • • • • • • • Team Trips to Dubuque Meet with Steering Committee Meet with Tech Advisory Committee Public Meeting Focus Groups / interviews (see note) Meet with City Manager Meet with DBA and or City Council 1 -2 days Selected team members will travel to Dubuque for three intense multi - day work sessions. We anticipate long work days, filled with focus groups, steering committee meetings and studio time. We will also schedule with ry. public meetings and updates with DRA / City Council as necessary working model enables us to focus our resources on the project in bursts of activity - with all team members present. This model maximizes collaboration and creativity amongst the consultant team and the project team. The trips to Dubuque should be coordinated with either City Council Meetings or DRA Board meetings, if at all possible. In between visits, the Steering Committee representatives from the DRA and City will be responsible for reporting updates to the elected officials and the DRA Board. The consultant team will help prepare material for these presentations. In between trips, we propose monthly phone calls with the core client group to ensure the project is moving forward and project needs are met. These meetings can be video conferences, go -to meetings, or conference calls. The content of the meeting will dictate the media. 4 3 days 1 -2 days CUNINGHAM G R O U P Chaplain Schmitt Master Plan Dubuque, IA Sample Contract: Proposal Letter and Standard B727 Contract CUNINGHAM Gil O U P Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Questionnaire 4. Provide specific estimates about reimbursable for the project total approx person cost/ approx travel trip 1 trip 2 trip 3 days day costs Cuningham Group 4 6 2 12 $160 $1920 AECOM 2 2 2 6 $160 $960 Barr Engineering 2 2 0 4 $160 $640 Kimley horn 2 2 0 4 $160 $640 $4,160 subtotal $1,000 printing $5,160 total 5. If you included additional services in your proposal, please explain those services and their cost and value versus what's included in the proposal. Our proposal did not include additional services. Depending on how the project unfolds, there may be additional services that add significant value to the effort. These may include: • A market strategy to attract and grow the support that will be critical for the success of the Island. • Concept Plans and Cost estimates for buildings. • Plan for marketing investment opportunities to partners • Additional renderings 6. If possible, establish a not to exceed price We propose a not to exceed price of $105,160 for the work described in the Scope of Services. We recognize this is slightly higher than the RFP. This is due to more scrutiny of travel costs and a better understanding of the project developed from our interview trip. 7. Provide a detailed contract outlining your scope of services as proposed. Please see attached May 23, 2013 Michael C Van Milligan Planning Services Department City of Dubuque, Iowa 50 West 13'1' Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Subject: PROPOSAL AND AGREEMENT FOR PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Dear Mr. Van Milligan: Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. (Architect) is delighted to be able to provide The City of Dubuque (Client), with this Proposal and Agreement for professional services to assist you in creating the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan (Project). PROJECT UNDERSTANDING Architect understands that the City of Dubuque has requested master planning services for the redevelopment of Champlain Schmitt Island (project). CUNINGHAM G R O U P Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. St. Anthony Main 201 Main Street SE Suite 325 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Tel: 612 379 3400 Fax: 612 379 4400 APPROACH/SCOPE OF SERVICES www.cuningham.com Based on our conversations to date, Architect anticipates providing to you the following scope of master planning services: The team will travel to Dubuque three tunes over the course of the approximately 6 month project. We will conduct monthly of bi weekly calls /meetings with the client in between trips to Dubuque. A. Physical Assessment and Redevelopment Evaluation: This work will be conducted, primarily by Cuningham Group with support from Barr Engineering, and Kinzley -Horn Associates. It will be completed before the second trip to Dubuque. This will include: 1. Analysis of physical conditions, land use, and zoning. 2, Analysis of soil conditions, flood plains, wetlands, and section 4f and 6f parklands. 3. Analysis of existing leases and easements. 4. Analysis of full transportation system, including bicycles, transit, and pedestrian, and trails. 5. Identification of building and site development constraints and opportunities. 6. Identification of permitting and regulatory issues. 7. Analysis of casino buildings and property. 8, High level feasibility, costs, and potential sites for relocating uses currently on the island. 9. High level feasibility analysis of altering the Peosta Channel. Page 1 of 5 10. Review of prior planning efforts such as Millwork District Master Plan, Bee Branch Revitalization, 16th Street redevelopment, and ongoing Memorial Planning. 11. Market Memo. B. Economic Feasibility and Market Memo: This work will be performed primarily by AECOM Economics. The Economic Feasibility and Market Memo will be completed before the second trip to Dubuque. It will contain: 1. During initial site visits, conduct interviews with local stakeholders, including bankers, real estate developers, etc. 2. Work with City staff to confirm policy regarding strategy for City -owned land in and around the island. 3. Summarize best practices regarding casino linked real estate development. 4. Review existing building and ground leases on the Island and adjacent areas. 5. Summarize existing local real estate market conditions, focused primarily on relationships between lease rates and underlying land values for an agreed -to short list of property types. 6. Summarize possible policies that will help define potential uses on the Island. 7. Frame Opportunities for existing businesses to expand on the Island. 8. Work with the Design team to develop projections for a preliminary development program. C. Financing Memo: This work will be performed by AECOM Economics. It will be completed after the second trip to Dubuque, when the uses and quantities of the Master Plan are identified The Financing Memo will identik 1. Financial incentives available for development, infrastructure, and other public improvements. 2. Opportunities for multi jurisdictional partnerships. 3. Identification of potential developers. 4. Provide conceptual estimates of future ground leases based on potential uses likely to be proposed in the Master Plan, and evaluation of likely revenues in relation to possible infrastructure costs. D. Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan: The Master Plan will be produced primarily by Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. with supportfrom Barr Engineering and Kimley- Horn Associates. The Master Plan will contain: 1. Preferred Master Plan Illustration. 2. Development Guidelines for streets, buildings, and open spaces. 3. Infrastructure Plan: including cost estimates for utilities (with assistance from City). 4. Transportation Plan: incorporating Complete Streets concept plans and parking solutions. Page 2 of 5 CUNINGHAM G R O U P 5. Open Space Plan: including cost estimates for open space improvements. 6. Urban Design and Land Use Plan describing potential locations and sizes of new buildings on the Island 7. Renderings of redevelopment: one eye level and one aerial. E. Recommended Action Plan: The final chapter of the Master Plan will be the Action Plan. It will.: 1. Identify and prioritize next steps. 2. Identify strategies to attract development. PROJECT TEAM Cuningham Group Architects, PA Barr Engineering AECOM Kimley Horn Associates FEES We proposed to complete this work for a fee not to exceed One Hundred Five Thousand One Hundred Sixty Dollars ($105,160.00), plus reimbursable expenses. We understand that additional meetings with the neighborhood or City staff are not scheduled and will be billed on an hourly basis per Architect's Current Hourly or in accordance with a mutually agreeable negotiated fee. SCHEDULE The Project will require approximately six months to complete, starting from the date of the initial meeting with the Client. The team will attend three trips to Dubuque throughout the process — one each two months approximately. Page 3 of 5 CUN1NGHAM G R O U P ADDITIONAL SERVICES Services you may request such as physical models, 3 -D computer modeling, additional drawings or any renderings, any additional engineering or special consultants, or other special services not specifically included in the above scope of services shall be invoiced at the current hourly rates or at 1.15 times the direct cost of consultant's charges to Architect. In addition, any changes in the scope will also be billed at an hourly rate. Hourly rates will be per Architect's current Hourly Rates, attached as Exhibit `B." Additional services will be performed only upon your written authorization. INVOICING Billings will be issued at 30 -day intervals. Payment is due and payable upon invoice receipt. Interest of 1.0% per month will be due on the unpaid balance beginning 20 days after invoice date. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS Except as otherwise modified herein, the terms and conditions of AlA Document B727 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Special Services. (copy attached as Exhibit "C ") where Client acts as Owner for purposes of the Agreement, shall apply to all services provided under this Proposal and Agreement. This Proposal and Agreement shall be subject to and enforced under the laws of the State of Minnesota. With your signature below you are indicating your acceptance of the understandings, terms and conditions of this Proposal and Agreement. This Proposal and Agreement may be terminated by either party upon seven (7) days written notice should either party fail to perform substantially in accordance with its terms. Failure of Client to make payments to Architect within 45 days of invoice date shall be considered substantial non - performance and cause for suspension or termination of Architect's services. If this Proposal and Agreement meets with your approval, please sign both copies and return one copy for our records and we will begin the work. Thank you again for this opportunity to be of assistance. We look forward to helping you achieve your master plan Sincerely, Approved By: CUNINGHAM GROUP ARCHITECTURE, INC. CITY OF DUBUQUE Brian D. Tempas, AIA Principal Michael C Van Milligan City Manager City of Dubuque, Iowa Page 4 of 5 CUNINGHAM G R O U P Date: Date: AD/RWK:jmb Attachments: Exhibit "A" - AIA Document B727 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Special Services, 1988 edition Page 5 of 5 CUNINGHAM G R O U P Init. AI Document B727TM -1988 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Special Services AGREEMENT made as of the day of in the year BETWEEN the Owner: (Name, legal status and address) and the Architect: (Name, legal status and address) for the following Project: (Include detailed description of Project, location, address and scope.) The Owner and the Architect agree as set forth below. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS: The author of this document has added Information needed for Its completion. The author may also have revised the text of the odglnal AIA standard form. An Additions and Deletions Report that notes added Information as well as revislons to the standard form text is available from the author and should be reviewed. A vertical line In the left margin of Ihis document Indicates where the author has added necessary Information and where the author has added to or deleted from the original AIA text. This document has Important legal consequences. Consultation with an attorney Is encouraged with respect to Its completion or modification. AIA Document 11727TM —1988. Copyright 0 1972, 1979 and 1988 by The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. WARNING: This AIA° Document Is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this Alt Document, or any portion of It, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law. This document was produced by AIA software at 14:01:68 on 10/07/2011 under Order No.1467841209 1 which expires on 01/0312012, and Is not for resale. User Notes: (1664186980) Init. ARTICLE 1 ARCHITECT'S SERVICES (Here list those services to be provided by the Architect under the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement. Note under each service listed the method and means of compensation to be used, if applicable, as provided in Article 8.) Service to be provided Method and means of compensation ARTICLE 2 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES § 2.1 The Owner shall provide full information regarding requirements for the Project. The Owner shall furnish required information as expeditiously as necessary for the orderly progress of the Work, and the Architect shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy and completeness thereof. § 2.2 The Owner shall designate a representative authorized to act on the Owner's behalf with respect to the Project. The Owner or such authorized representative shall render decisions in a timely manner pertaining to documents submitted by the Architect in order to avoid unreasonable delay in the orderly and sequential progress of the Architect's services. ARTICLE 3 USE OF ARCHITECT'S DOCUMENTS § 3.1 The documents prepared by the Architect for this Project are instruments of the Architect's service for use solely with respect to this Project and, unless otherwise provided, the Architect shall be deemed the author of these documents and shall retain all common law, statutory and other reserved rights, including the copyright. The Owner shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of the Architect's documents for the Owner's information, reference and use in connection with the Project. The Architect's documents shall not be used by the Owner or others on other projects, for additions to this Project or for completion of this Project by others, unless the Architect is adjudged to be in default under this Agreement, except by agreement in writing and with appropriate compensation to the Architect. ARTICLE 4 ARBITRATION § 4.1 Claims, disputes or other matters in question between the parties to this Agreement arising out of or relating to this Agreement or breach thereof shall be subject to and decided by arbitration in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association currently in effect unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. § 4.2 A demand for arbitration shall be made within a reasonable time after the claim, dispute or other matter in question has arisen. In no event shall the demand for arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on such claim, dispute or other matter in question would be barred by the applicable statutes of limitations. § 4.3 No arbitration arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall include, by consolidation, joinder or in any other manner, an additional person or entity not a party to this Agreement, except by written consent containing a specific reference to this Agreement signed by the Owner, Architect and any other person or entity sought to be joined. Consent to arbitration involving an additional person or entity shall not constitute consent to arbitration of any claim, dispute or other matter in question not described in the written consent or with a person or entity not named or described therein. The foregoing agreement to arbitrate and other agreements to arbitrate with an additional person or entity duly consented to by the parties to this Agreement shall be specifically enforceable in accordance with applicable law in any court having jurisdiction thereof, § 4.4 The award rendered by the arbitrator or arbitrators shall be final, and judgment may be entered upon it in accordance with applicable law in any court having jurisdiction thereof. ARTICLE 5 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION § 5.1 This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon not less than seven days' written notice should the other party fail substantially to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of the party initiating the termination. AIA Document 13727TM- 1988. CopyrightC1972, 1979 and 1988byThe American Institute or Architects. All rights reserved. WARNING- This AIA' Document is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this AIA Document. or any portion of it. may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the taw. This document was produced by AIA software 8114: 01' 5E1 on 10/07/2011 under Order No. 1467841209_1 which expires on 01/03/2012, and is not for resale User Notes: (1664186980) § 5.2 If the Owner fails to make payment when due the Architect for services and expenses, the Architect may, upon seven days' written notice to the Owner, suspend performance of services under this Agreement, Unless payment in full is received by the Architect within seven clays of the date of the notice, the suspension shall take effect without further notice. In the event of a suspension of services, the Architect shall have no liability to the Owner for delay or damage caused the Owner because of such suspension of services. § 5.3 In the event of termination not the fault of the Architect, the Architect shall be compensated for services performed prior to termination, together with Reimbursable Expenses then due and all Termination Expenses as defined in Section 5.4. § 5.4 Termination Expenses shall be computed as a percentage of the compensation earned to the time of termination, as follows: .1 For services provided on the basis of a multiple of Direct Personnel Expense, 20 percent of the total Direct Personnel Expense incurred to the time of termination; and .2 For services provided on the basis of a stipulated sum, 10 percent of the stipulated sum earned to the time of termination. ARTICLE 6 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS § 6.1 Unless otherwise provided, this Agreement shall be governed by the law of the principal place of business of the Arch itect. § 6.2 Causes of action between the parties to this Agreement pertaining to acts or failures to act shall be deemed to have accrued and the applicable statute of limitations shall commence to run not later than the date payment is due the Architect pursuant to Section 8.4. § 6.3 The Owner and Architect, respectively, bind themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other party to this Agreement and to the partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party with respect to all covenants of this Agreement. Neither Owner nor Architect shall assign this Agreement without the written consent of the other. § 6.4 This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the Owner and Architect and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both Owner and Architect. § 6.5 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create a contractual relationship with or a cause of action in favor ofa third party against either the Owner or Architect, § 6.6 Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Architect and Architect's consultants shall have no responsibility for the discovery, presence, handling, removal or disposal of or exposure of persons to hazardous materials in any form at the Project site, including but not limited to asbestos, asbestos products, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) or other toxic substances. ARTICLE 7 PAYMENTS TO THE ARCHITECT § 7.1 DIRECT PERSONNEL EXPENSE § 7.1.1 Direct Personnel Expense is defined as the direct salaries of the Architect's personnel engaged on the Project and the portion of the cost of their mandatory and customary contributions and benefits related thereto, such as employment taxes and other statutory employee benefits, insurance, sick leave, holidays, vacations, pensions, and similar contributions and benefits. § 7.2 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES § 7.2.1 Reimbursable Expenses are in addition to the Architect's compensation and include expenses incurred by the Architect and Architect's employees and consultants in the interest of the Project for: .1 expense of transportation and living expenses in connection with out -of -town travel authorized by the Owner; .2 long- distance communications; AIA Document B727T"- 1988. Copyright ®1972, 1979 end 1988 by The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. WARNING: ThisAiA` Document is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this AIA' Document, or any portion of it, may result In severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law. This document was produced by AIA software at 14;01:58 on 10/07/2011 under Order No,1487841209 1 which expires on 0110312012. and is not for resale. User Notes: (1664186980) Init. .3 fees paid for securing approval of authorities having jurisdiction over the Project; .4 reproductions; .5 postage and handling of documents; .6 expense of overtime work requiring higher than regular rates, if authorized by the Owner; .7 renderings and models requested by the Owner; .8 expense of additional coverage or limits, including professional liability insurance, requested by the Owner in excess of that normally carried by the Architect and the Architect's consultants; and .9 Expense of computer -aided design and drafting equipment time when used in connection with the Project. § 7.3 PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT OF THE ARCHITECT'S SERVICES § 7.3.1 Payments on account of the Architect's services and for Reimbursable Expenses shall be made monthly upon presentation of the Architect's statement of services rendered or as otherwise provided in this Agreement. § 7.3.2 An initial payment as set forth in Section 8.1 is the minimum payment under this Agreement. § 7.4 ARCHITECT'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS § 7.4.1 Records of Reimbursable Expenses and expenses pertaining to services performed on the basis of a multiple of Direct Personnel Expense shall be available to the Owner or the Owner's authorized representative at mutually convenient times. ARTICLE 8 BASIS OF COMPENSATION The Owner shall compensate the Architect as follows: § 8.1 AN INITIAL PAYMENT OF ($ ) shall be made upon execution of this Agreement and credited to the Owner's account at final payment. § 8.2 COMPENSATION FOR THE ARCHITECT'S SERVICES, as described in Article 1, Architect's Services, shall be computed as follows: (Insert basis of compensation, including stipulated sums multiples or percentages, and identit the services to which particular methods of compensation apple, if necessary) § 8.3 FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, as described in Article 7, and any other items included in Article 9 as Reimbursable Expenses, a multiple of ( ) times the expenses incurred by the Architect, the Architect's employees and consultants in the interest of the Project. § 8.4 Payments are due and payable ( ) days from the date of the Architect's invoice, Atnounts unpaid ( ) days after the invoice date shall bear interest at the rate entered below, or in the absence thereof, at the legal rate prevailing from time to time at the principal place of business of the Architect. (hum rate of interest agreed upon.) % (Uswv laws and requirements under the Federal Truth in Lending Act, similar state and local consumer credit laws and other regulations at the Owner's and Architect's principal places of business, the location of the Project and elsewhere may affect the validity of this provision. Specific legal advice should be obtained with respect to deletions or modifications, and also regarding other requirements such as written disclosures or waivers.) § 8.5 IF THE SCOPE ofthe Project or of the Architect's services is changed materially, the amounts of compensation shall be equitably adjusted. ARTICLE 9 OTHER CONDITIONS AIA Document B727T' —1988, Copyright 1972, 1979 and 1988 byTheAmerican Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. WARNING: This AIA' Document is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties. 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