Marine Fuel Tax Agreement RiverfrontMEMORANDUM
January 31, 2002
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Marine Fuel Tax Grant Agreement for Riverfront Boat Pier at the Port of
Dubuque
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens is recommending submittal of a Marine
Fuel Tax grant application for construction of the riverfront boat pier at the Port of
Dubuque.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C Van Milligen
MCVMfjh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEHORANDUM
January 30, 2002
TO:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: Marine Fuel Tax Grant Agreement for Riverfront Boat Pier at the Port of
of Dubuque
This memo transmits a Marine Fuel Tax grant application for construction of the riverfront
boat pier at the Port of Dubuque. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources provides
these grants to cities through the Water Recreation Access Cost-Share Program.
The City already has received two grants from the program for reconstruction of our two
boat ramps. This application would help fund construction of the 6-foot wide, 300-foot long
boat pier to be built as part of the Mississippi Riverwalk project later this year. The boat
pier must be open to boaters free of charge to be eligible for the grant funds.
The total estimated cost of the project is $580,490 with dredging and a connecting stairway
to the Riverwalk. The grant request is for $200,000. Administrative Services Manager
Pauline Joyce has indicated that the project cost is budgeted in the America's River
project, and that fees for boat tie-ups will not be charged for the boat pier.
This is a highly competitive program with limited funds and a quick turn-around on grant
awards. In the past, we have had signed grant contracts with the IDNR by the first week
in May. I believe this will be compatible with the construction schedule for the Riverwalk
project. If it is not, the IDNR has given waivers of retroactivity for projects that have timing
issues.
This grant application had to be submitted on January 30, 2002, to meet the IDNR's
submittal deadline. If the City Council does not want to submit the application, then I will
withdraw the request.
Attachments
Icarstens/MVM/mftgrant.mere.doc
Prepared by: Laura Carstens. City Planner
Address: City Hall Telephone: 589-4210
RESOLUTION NO. 40 -02
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR MARINE FUEL TAX GRANT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF RIVERFRONT BOAT PIER
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) provides Marine Fuel Tax grants
through the Water Recreation Access Cost-Share Program to cities; and
Whereas, the construction of a boat pier on the Mississippi River at the Port of Dubuque is
an eligible project; and
Whereas, the City has an adopted Riverfront Plan that places a high priority on recreational
improvements to the Port of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the City recognizes the recreational potential of the boat pier for supporting the
America's River project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. That the Planning Services Manager is hereby authorized to submit an application
for Marine Fuel Tax funds to the IDNR for the construction of a riverfront boat pier for the
America's River project at the Port of Dubuque.
Section 2. That the City will provide the necessary local match for this project if the IDNR
funds the grant request.
Passed, approved and adopted this
4thm day of February, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
day of Feburary , 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Icarstens/MVM/boatpier .doc
Address: City Hall
RESOLUTION NO.
Telephone: 589-4210
-02
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR MARINE FUEL TAX GRANT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF RIVERFRONT BOAT PIER
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (tDNR) provides Marine Fuel Tax grants
through the Water Recreation Access Cost-Share Program to cities; and
Whereas, the construction of a boat pier on the Mississippi River at the Port of Dubuque is
an eligible project; and
Whereas, the City has an adopted Riverfront Plan that places a high priority on recreational
improvements to the Port of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the City recognizes the recreational potential of the boat pier for supporting the
America's River project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. That the Planning Services Manager is hereby authorized to submit an application
for Marine Fuel Tax funds to the IDNR for the construction of a riverfront boat pier for the
America's River project at the Port of Dubuque.
Section 2. That the City will provide the necessary local match for this project if the IDNR
funds the grant request.
Passed, approved and adopted this
.day of , 2002,
Attest:
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Jeanne F, Schneider, City Clerk Icarstens/MVM/boatpier,doc
WATER RECREATION ACCESS COST-SHARE PROGRAM
PROJECT APPUCATION
Thi~ application cor,~'~,,~tes a formal request for a cooperative agreement to acquire, develop or
maintain a Marine Fuel Tax Fund project.
IMail Applications To: See Attached Map for Appropriate Mailing Address
SUBIEITED BY:
DATE: Januar~ 30, 2002
C~ o£Dubuque
A~en~y
Cit~ Hall - 50 W. 13th Street
Stree~ or P.O. Box
Signature
Dubuque, IA 52001
Planning Se~ices ~ger
563-589-4210
Te4ephone Number
America's River at the Port o£ Dubuque
Type of Project: River£ront Boat Pier
County: ,~buq~ze
Section: .... 3o, Township:_. _~?~?
(NOTE: Attach County Map ~howing Location)
Range:
(For Development Proiects Only:)
Check One:
Project 8ire Control: [ ] Fee 1-~le [ ] Lease
[ ] Easement [ ] Management Agreement
Expiration Date of Lease, Easement or Agreement:
OVER
Project Justification: (Narrative)
A large volume of pleasure craft ply the Mississippi River channel at th~ Port of Dubuque's
historic Ice Harbor. Despite its location on the Mississippi River, Dubuque's market area lacks
transient boating facilities. The Iowa Welcome Center, located near the Port of Dubuque,
receives between 20 and 30 requests each month in the summer for transient boat docks. All
the area marinas fill up quickly in the summertime, leaving visiting boaters with few, if any
options. The America's RJver project will only serve ~ increase the current demand, pu~ng
additional pressure on the existing marinas.
The $188 million, American River project, which includes Vision Iowa funding, has the following
components: Mississippi River Discovery Center and Aquarium, Outdoor Discovery Wetlands,
Riverfront Hotel and Indoor Water Park, Mississippi River National Education and Conference
Center, Harborwalk and transient boat docks in the Ice Harbor, and Mississippi RivenNafk.
Amenities related to the Riverwalk are,the newly constructed River's Edge Plaza, and the
planned transient boat pier along the Mississippi River and Star Brewery Amphitheater.
Work Planned: (Brief narrative) Please Attach Site Plan of Ama
~leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeM~ And Detailed Drawinfls Sh_~u~ Be Pro~_d_-~_ For. All. Co_ ~_~_~*_~_n Pm,~.:~
The work planned is construction of a 395 foot long boat pier. The pier will be a 6 foot wide
concrete cap on top of a sheet pile wall. It will be located along the Mississippi River running
north from the existing River's Edge Plaza outside the entrance to the Ice Harbor at the Port of
Dubuque. Of the 395 foot length, approximately 300 feet will be available for boat fie-ups. The : '
other 95 feet includes an access ramp to the River's Edge Pla~a on the south end of the boat
pier. Visiting boaters who fie-up at this dverfront boat p~er will access the attractions of the
America's River project via a set of steps at the north end of the boat pier, and via the ramp of
the River's E. dge Plaza at the south end.
Existing facilities desired by transient boaters that currently exist at the Port of Dubuque include:
restaurants, rest rooms, pay telephones, and public spaces.
Construction/Materialslk~_hor Cost
Unit Estimated
item Unit Price Quantity Cost
Pre-Dreging Survey Lump sum $4,000.00 I $4,000.00
Post-Dredging Survey Lump sum $4,000.00 I $4,000.00
Mechanical Dredging CY $14.00 1,600 $22,400.00
Construct Boat Pier LF $1,342.00 395 $§30,090.00
Construct Stairway Lump sum $20,000.00 1 $20,000.00
Total ~
Marine Fuel Tax Grant Request:
~580~490
$200,000
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