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Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Plan_Update, Grant, Representative Copyright 2014 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 8. ITEM TITLE: Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Plan Update, Grant Application and Committee Representative SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque's FY 2017 Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Plan update and the resolution authorizing the REAP grant application for the Valentine Park Expansion— Land Acquisition Project. It is further recommended that the City Council confirm Council Member Joyce Connors as the City representative on the Dubuque County REAP Committee. RESOLUTION Authorizing REAP Grant Application to Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Valentine Park Expansion - Land Acquisition Project SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Update, Adopt Resolution, Confirm Council Representative ATTACHMENTS: Description Type FY17 Dubuque County REAP Plan-MVM Memo City Manager Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo Dubuque County REAP Information Supporting Documentation City Updates to REAP Plan Supporting Documentation FY17 REAP Grant Application Supporting Documentation Area & Location Maps Supporting Documentation REAP Committee- Appoint City Representative Supporting Documentation Resolution Resolutions THE CITY OF Dubuque UBE I erica .i Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012-2013 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: FY 2017 Dubuque County REAP Plan — City of Dubuque Update, Grant Application and City Representative on REAP Committee DATE: July 25, 2016 Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council approval of the City of Dubuque's FY 2017 Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Plan update and the resolution authorizing the $200,000 REAP grant application for the Valentine Park Expansion — Land Acquisition Project. It is further recommended that the City Council confirm Council Member Joyce Connors as the City representative on the Dubuque County REAP Committee. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Mic ael 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 Prepared by: Laura Carstens, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone: 589-4210 Return to: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone: 589-4121 RESOLUTION NO. 283-16 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REAP GRANT APPLICATION TO IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR VALENTINE PARK EXPANSION — LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has allocated grant funds in the REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection) Program for plans for improvements that enhance the restoration or expansion of Iowa's natural resources of parks; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted the 2012 Comprehensive Plan that includes goals for park improvements and environmental restoration. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to sign and the Planning Services Manager is hereby authorized to submit an application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for REAP funds for Valentine Park Expansion — Land Acquisition Project. Section 2. That in the event said application is approved, the City Council hereby provides its written assurance that the completed project will be adequately maintained for its intended use in accordance with state requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 20 6; Attest: Kevi S. Firnstahl C tytie rk Roy D. B ol, Mayor F:\USERS\LCARSTEN\WP\GRANTS\REAP\FY17 REAP\FY17 REAP Grant Resolution.doc THE MYOFF Dubuque DTL E NI-nmeencaCAY Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007•2012•2013 MEMORANDUM TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager `6'C SUBJECT: FY 2017 Dubuque County REAP Plan -- City of Dubuque Update, Grant Application and City Representative on REAP Committee DATE: July 22, 2016 INTRODUCTION The Dubuque County REAP Committee is updating the Dubuque County REAP Plan for FY 2017. REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection) is a grant program for parks and open space administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). This memorandum requests City Council approval of the City of Dubuque's FY 2017 update to the Dubuque County REAP Plan, a REAP grant application, and confirmation of the City's representative to the REAP Committee. Attachments include: REAP Committee correspondence, the City's REAP Plan update, the REAP grant application and resolution, and the REAP Committee appointment form. DISCUSSION The REAP Committee has requested the City of Dubuque's FY 2017 update to the Dubuque County 5-Year REAP Plan, any REAP grant applications, and confirmation of the City of Dubuque's REAP Committee representative by August 2, 2016. The attached information will be submitted to the REAP Committee, subject to City Council action on August 1, 2016. FY 2017 REAP Plan Update Attached is the completed questionnaire for the City of Dubuque's FY 2017 update for the Dubuque County REAP Plan. The update was prepared based on the prior REAP Plan, the City's adopted FY 2017 - FY 2021 Capital Improvement Program, and input from Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware. FY 2017 REAP Grant Application Attached is a $200,000 REAP grant application for the Valentine Park Expansion — Land Acquisition Project on the southwest side of Dubuque. On July 18, 2016, the City Council approved a Resolution authorizing the purchase of 730 Cody Drive for $169,966 and acceptance of the deed for property owned by George and Dorothy Roepsch for expansion of Valentine Park. The Offer to Buy outlines the intent to apply for a REAP grant in 2016. FY 2017 Dubuque County REAP Plan The project involves acquisition of 8 adjoining acres to expand Valentine Park to 19 acres. This neighborhood park on land owned by the Dubuque Community School District is a possible elementary school site. The 11-acre park includes: public restroom, softball field, hard surface play area, play equipment, picnic tables, grill, and bike/hike path. Environmental clearance and other expenses related to deconstruction of the c. 1890 farmstead and outbuildings on the property are part of the project cost. As shown below, the estimated total cost is $200,000 for the Valentine Park Expansion Project. No local match is required for REAP grants. The maximum REAP grant the City can receive is $200,000. Project Budget: Components Project Cost REAP Request Total Cost Purchase price 169,966 169,966 169,966 IDNR Required Yellow Book Appraisal 2,000 2,000 2,000 Survey& platting 2,000 2,000 2,000 Other Incidental costs: • Historic Structures Evaluation Report 9,000 9,000 9,000 • Legal & recording fees, property taxes 1,034 1,034a200, • Asbestos inspection & removal 9,000 9,000 • Environmental Phase 1A Report 2,000 2,000 • Initial deconstruction of structures 5,000 5,000 Grand Total Grant awards are usually confirmed by October; however, the closing is scheduled for October 1, 2016. Normally grants for acquisitions completed prior to application scoring will not be approved. However, the City will request a waiver to allow the acquisition to be considered. The Valentine Park Expansion Project is expected to take three years: Year 1 - land acquisition and environmental clearance, Year 2 - deconstruction and neighborhood park planning; and Year 3 —City Council approval of neighborhood park plan and funding. FY 2017 REAP Committee -- City Representative The current Dubuque representative on the REAP Committee is City Council Member Joyce Connors, who has agreed to continue as the City's representative. Confirmation of the City's FY 2017 REAP Committee representative is requested by Dubuque County. The Dubuque County REAP Committee must approve all the annual REAP Plan updates and grant applications prior to submittal to the IDNR. The Committee will meet on August 9, 2016. REAP grant applications are due to the IDNR by August 15, 2016. RECOMMENDATION I recommend that the City Council approve the City of Dubuque's FY 2017 REAP Plan update and the resolution authorizing the $200,000 REAP grant application for the Valentine Park Expansion — Land Acquisition Project. I also recommend that the City Council confirm Council Member Joyce Connors as the City representative on the Dubuque County REAP Committee. Attachments cc: Jenny Larson, Budget Director Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager F:\USERS\LCARSTEN\WP\GRANTS\REAP\FY17 REAP\FY17 REAP Memo to MVM.doc 2 JUL - 5 2016 D PLANNING SERVICES DOEPARTMENT TO: MEMBERS OF DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE DUBUQUE COUNTY CITY CLERKS RE: REAP PLAN AND GRANT APPLICATIONS DATE: June 28, 2016 1. Attached is a questionnaire designed to assist your group in updating the Dubuque County FY2017 REAP Plan. Please return any information you may wish in the FY 2017 update to the plan by Tuesday,August 2, 2016. 2. Also enclosed is a form asking for any changes to representative on the Committee. Please return both forms by Tuesday, August 2, 2016 so that we can verify the membership prior to the meeting. You may submit both items by mail,fax to 563-587- 3836 or email to tracey.martin(6r),dubuguecounty.us . 3. The REAP Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 9th, at 3:00 p.m. in the Supervisors' Chambers, 4 1 Floor, Dubuque County Courthouse to approve changes to the FY2017 Dubuque County Reap Plan and REAP grant applications for fiscal year 2017. Please note that the public entrance to the Dubuque County Courthouse is the Central Avenue entrance,with Courthouse Security procedures required. 4. If you are interested in making a FY2017 REAP Grant Application and require assistance with it, contact Dan Fox at ECIA(556-4166). Sincerely, Wayne Demmer, Chairperson DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE encl NOTICE OF MEETING OF DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE (Resource Enhancement and Protection) DATE OF MEETING Tuesday, August 9, 2016 PLACE OF MEETING: Supervisors' Chambers, 41 Floor Dubuque County Courthouse TIME OF MEETING: 3:00 p.m. TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. Approval of minutes of meeting of August 13, 2015 2. FYI REAP update (Brian Preston) 3 Review and approval of FY 17 update to the FY 17 Dubuque County REAP Plan 4. Review and approval of funding applications If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in this meeting because of a disability, immediately call the County Auditor's Office at 589-4499 or the County Personnel Office at 589-4441. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942. CHANGES TO DUBUQUE COUNTY 5-YEAR REAP PLAN QUESTIONNAIRE NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR MUNICIPALITY: 1. List general REAP legislation-related goals and obiectives of your organization or municipality that have changed since the 2012 update of the Dubuque County Plan: 2. List additions or deletions from present recreational/natural areas under your jurisdiction: 3. List the projects for which you hope to utilize REAP funding in the next five years: FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 4 List all actual and anticipated expenditures of REAP fund for FYI 7: 5. Summarize any additional information about your agency/city/organization that you would like to have included in the Dubuque Count Use Additional Sheets if Necessary Return to: Board of Supervisors, Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque Ia. 52001 by mail, fax (563-587-3836). NAME OF CITY OR ORGANIZATION: NAME OF CURRENT MEMBER: (See List) APPOINTMENTS TO REAP City of Dubuque Joyce Connors PLEASE EITHER CONFIRM CURRENT APPOINTMENT BY YOUR SIGNATURE ABOVE, OR PROVIDE NEW REPRESENTATIVE'S ADDRESS: CHANGE OF ADDRESS, REPRESENTATIVE OR. MAILING ADDRESS: Naive (Please Print) Address City Submitted by: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Zip Return to: Board of Supervisors, Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque IA 52001 by mail, fax 563-587-3836 or email to tracev.martin(cc?dubuquecounty.us . DUBUQUE COUNTY FISCAL YEAR 2016 REAP COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP DUBUQUE COUNTY Wayne Demmer 720 Central Ave Dubuque 52001 Daryl Klein 720 Central Ave Dubuque 52001 Jay Wickham 720 Central Ave Dubuque 52001 CITIES Asbury Jason Thieme 5290 Grand Meadow DR Asbury_ 52002 _- Balltown Herb Sigwarth 405 Horseshoe Rd. Sherrill 52073 Bankston Bernard Karla Mahoney P O Box 66 Bernard 52032 Cascade Randy Lyons 501 Buchanan St SW Cascade 52033 Centralia Jean Wuertzer 7978 Maranatha Ct. Peosta 52068 Durango Dubuque Joyce Connors 660 Edith St. Dubuque 52001 Dyersville Epworth LuAnn Spiegel 109 Kellie Court Epworth 52045 Farley Steve Benda 303 7"'Ave NE Farley 52046 Graf Holy Cross Paul Ross 654 Highland Ct. Holy Cross 52053 Luxemburg Mike Ungs P O Box 115 Luxemburg 52056 Peosta Tom McAndrew 8612 Tennis Lane Peosta 52068 New Vienna Angie Oberbroeckling 7271 Columbus Bx19New Vienna 52065 Rickardsville Vicky Cleary 20494 St. Joseph Dr. Rickardsville 52039 Sageville Mary Habel P.O. Box 3313 Dubuque 52004 Sherrill Rhonda Mueller 5235 Sherrill Rd. Sherrill 52073 Worthington Mary Habel P.O. Box 197 Worthington 52078 Zwingle Paul Taylor 305 Main St. Zwingle 52079 SCHOOL DISTRICTS Western Dubuque Chad Vaske 505 Tahoe Ct Farley 52046 Dubuque Community Dubuque Catholic Deb Fleckenstein 1229 Mt Loretta Dubuque 52004 Pagel OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES Soil &Water County Cons. Dave Ruden 3525 Keystone Dr Dubuque 52002 CONSERVATION AGENCIES Dubuque County Conservation Board Pat Rea 4528 Rea Rd. Bernard 52032 Dubuque County Conservation Society Paul Kaufman 555 O'Neill St. Dubuque 52001 Izaak Walton League of American Vicki Arnold 2937 Wilderness Dr. Dubuque 52001 Audubon Society Joe Tollari 1800 Floraview Dubuque 52003 White Pine Chapter of Sierra Club Charles Winterwood 1555 Montrose Dubuque 52001 Pheasants Forever Dan Dunham 18975 Balltown Rd. Sherrill 52039 Ducks Unlimited Nature Conservancy Dr. John Brennan 10856 Waterford Ln. Dubuque 52001 Iowa Conservation Education Council C.J. Klenske 1885 Floraview Dr. Dubuque 52001 American Fisheries Society Tri-State Trail Vision Brian Walsh 5010 Wolff Rd. Dubuque 52002 Page 2 HISTORICAL SOCIETIES Mark Wagner 350 E. 3`d St Dubuque 52004 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Tamara Prenosil 3050 St. Anne Dr Dubuque 52001 SUPPORT STAFF Brian Preston Cty Conservation 13606 Swiss Valley Rd Peosta 52068 City Leisure Sery Bunker Hill Rd Dubuque 52002 Dan Fox ECIA PO Box 1140 Dubuque 52004 Mary Ann Specht Adm. Asst. 720 Central Dubuque 52001 Theresa Weiss Soil Conservation 210 Bierman Rd. Epworth 52045 Laura Carstens City of Dubuque 50 W 13`h St Dubuque 52001 Page 3 i CHANGES TO DUBUQUE COUNTY 5-YEAR REAP PLAN QUESTIONNAIRE NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR MUICIPALITY: Citv of Dubuque 1. List general REAP legislation-related goals and objectives of vour organization or municipality that have changed since the 2012 update of the Dubuque Countv Plan: None. 2. List additions or deletions from present recreational/natural areas under your jurisdiction: None. 3. List the projects for which you hope to utilize REAP funding in the next five vears: ➢ FY 2017: Valentine Park Expansion—Land Acquisition ➢ FY 2018: Valentine Park Expansion—Development ➢ FY 2019: Four Mounds Estate—Land Acquisition ➢ FY 2020: Mines of Spain/E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area—Land Acquisition ➢ FY 2021: F. D. Roosevelt Park Master Plan—Implementation 4. List all actual and anticipated expenditures of REAP fund for FY16: ➢ $400,000 for Phases 4 and 5 of Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail ➢ $200,000 for Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration 5. Summarize any additional information about your agency/city/organization that you would like to have included in the Dubuque Countv Plan. A. Request that the Iowa Legislature increase the cap on the Environmental First Fund (under which REAP and many other environmental programs are funded) to help fund REAP. B. Additional REAP-eligible projects in the city limits of Dubuque include: In alphabetical order: ➢ Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan—Recreational Projects ➢ Comiskey Park Redevelopment ➢ Dodge Street Bike/Hike Trail ➢ Dubuque Industrial Center West Trail Development ➢ Eagle Valley Park Development 1 ➢ English Ridge Park Development ➢ Granger Creek Nature Trail (Dubuque Technology Park) ➢ Greenbelt/Wildlife Preserve, Medical Associates Clinic West ➢ Greenway Trail Development: Usha Park at NW Arterial and Pennsylvania Avenue to Keyway Drive (North Fork Catfish Creek) ➢ Pebble Cove Park Development ➢ Land acquisition to expand existing parkland (citywide) ➢ Mauss Lake detention basin -- Landscaping Improvements ➢ Middle Fork Catfish Creek Trail Development ➢ North Fork Trail Park Development ➢ Northwest Arterial Connection to Southwest Arterial Trail ➢ Usha Park(Phases 4 and 5) ➢ Westbrook Park Development, Phases II& III C. REAP-eligible projects outside the city limits of Dubuque include: In alphabetical order: ➢ F. D. Roosevelt Park Master Plan -- Implementation ➢ Joint Trailhead for County and City Heritage Trail systems ➢ Land Acquisition and Development of E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area/Mines of Spain ➢ Mississippi Circuit—Grant Wood Mississippi River Region Master Plan ➢ Southwest Arterial MRT Bike/Hike Trail F:\USERS\LCARSTEN\WP\GRANTS\REAP\FY17 REAP\FY17 REAP Plan Update.doc 2 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Resource Enhancement and Protection REAP GRANT APPLICATION Email application to tammie.krausman@dnr.iowa.gov by August 15th by 4:30 P.M. Please use the following format for the electronic application: • Application should be one file (including all appendices, letters, etc.), saved as a pdf. • Name file: ApplicantName.Shortprojectname.FY17.pdf • File cannot exceed 20MB or 20,480KB. Compressed pdfs will be accepted. GRANT PROGRAM Private/Public Open Space County Conservation (For Private/Public - Name of DNR Field Staff involved in project: X City Parks and Open Spaces PPLICATION CONTACT. APPLICANT: City of Dubuque EMAIL: Icarsten@cityofdubuque.org CONTACT PERSON: Laura Carstens TELEPHONE: 563-589-4210 APPLICANT MAILING ADDRESS: City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street CITY & ZIP CODE: Dubuque 52001 PROJECT 911 ADDRESS (if available): 730 Cody Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52003 COUNTY: Dubuque LATITUDE/LONGITUDE COORDINATES: 42°28'30.1"N 90°41'51.0"W (To find Lat/Long Coordinates: Go to Google Map. Right -click on the primary public access point for the project. Select What's here? In the search box at the top of the page, the coordinates will appear.) PROJECT DESCRIPTION & COSTS a.TITLE: Valentine Park Expansion — Land Acquisition b. PROJECT SUMMARY: (Maximum of 75 words summarizing the REAP Grant request) The project involves acquisition of 8 adjoining acres to expand Valentine Park to 19 acres on Dubuque's southwest side. This neighborhood park on land owned by the Dubuque Community School District is a possible elementary school site. The 11 -acre park includes: public restroom, softball field, hard surface play area, play equipment, picnic tables, grill, and bike/hike path. Environmental clearance for the c. 1890 farmstead and outbuildings on the acquisition site is part of the project. c. TYPE OF PROJECT AND COSTS: (For activities associated with this grant request only). Costs related to land acquisition: $ 200,000 X Land acquisition* Development n Other, please describe: Costs related to development: $ Costs related to other activities: $ AMOUNT OF REAP GRANT REQUESTED: $ 200,000 d. Amount of local or match money*: *25% minimum match is required for Private/Public Program only. No match is required for city and county grants. PROJECT TIMELINE a. Is the project a portion of a larger, overall project to be implemented over a multi-year period? No X Yes, Number of years: 3 Estimated overall cost: 250,000 b. ESTIMATED PROJECT DATES Start: October 2016 Completion: December 2017 06/2016 cmc 1 DNR Form 542-0279 ACQUISITION SCHEDULE'(Acquisition'Prolects Only) 1 arcel Number on Map or'Photo 1 "Estimated Value: of Land cquisition without incidentals 8.22 10/01/16 20,681 95,900 Estimated Value of Existing Improvements to be Acquired 74,066 169,966 TOTAL Parcels Acres 1 8.22 'OTAL 169,966 ppraisal Costs 2,000 *Code: 1. Negotiated Purchase 2. Condemnation 3. Donation urvey Costs 2,000 :her -Incidental Costs 26,034 rant Total Land Acquisition Cost 200,000 verall Costper Acre Including Incidental 24,330 IGNATU Upon signing in the space provided below, the applicant agrees to conform with the requirements in the following two paragraphs pertaining to ADA/Section 504 accessibility guidelines and civil rights assurance. (City and County Projects Only) ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACTS I, the undersigned, certify that the City of Dubuque has reviewed Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1975, Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965, each Act as amended, and agrees to abide by all requirements from the Acts, associated regulations, guidance documents, and to any other related requirement imposed by federal or state law or the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, related to this project. Applicant -Recipient further agrees and gives full assurance that it will immediately take any and all measures necessary to effectuate the referenced laws and shall not, on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or retaliation, allow any person to be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subject to discrimination under or from any project or activity undertaken by the Applicant -Recipient for which the Applicant -Recipient receives REAP grant dollars or other assistance from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This assuran2e)is binding on the Applicant -Recipient, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or persons wf be sigjatur- appea ,I below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicant -Recipient. Mayor Applicant's �i nature and Date Applicant's Title PRIVATE/PUBLIC GRANTS ONLY Applicant's Signature and Date N/A Applicant's Title 06/2016 cmc 2 DNR Form 542-0279 CITY COUNCIL OR COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD APPROVAL (City and County Projects Only) I, the undersigned, rtify that the city council of Dubuque has on the date of August 1, 2016 reviewed this proposed project and appy d its ub ittal for ;,,esource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant consideration. August 1, 2016 Signature of May or County Conservation Board Chair Date COUNTY RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE REVIEW/COMMENTS (Required for all grants) I, the undersigned, verify that the Dubuque County Resource Enhancement Committee reviewed the proposed project for which this application is submitted. If the committee provided comments, a summary of those comments has been signed and dated by d attached to this application. Ltiy, J August 9, 2016 Signature of hair, County Resource Enhancement Committee Date For information on County REAP Committees, visit the REAP County Committee webpage. MINORITY IMPACT STATEMENT (Required for all grants) Pursuant to 2008 Iowa Acts, HF 2393, Iowa Code Section 8.11, all grant applications submitted to the State of Iowa which are due beginning January 1, 2009 shall include a Minority Impact Statement. This is the state's mechanism to require grant applicants to consider the potential impact of the grant project's proposed programs or policies on minority groups. Please choose the statement(s) that pertains to this grant application. Complete all the information requested for the chosen statement(s). ❑ The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique positive impact on minority persons. • Describe the positive impact expected from this project: • Indicate which group is impacted: U Women C Latinos ❑ American Indians • n Persons with a Disability ❑ Asians ❑ Alaskan Native Americans ❑ Blacks ❑ Pacific Islanders ❑ Other n The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique negative impact on minority persons. • Describe the negative impact expected from this project: • Present the rationale for the existence of the proposed program or policy: • Provide evidence of consultation of representatives of the minority groups impacted: • Indicate which group is impacted: Women ❑ Latinos ❑ American Indians ❑ Persons with a Disability ❑ Asians ❑ Alaskan Native Americans n Blacks ❑ Pacific Islanders ❑ Other X The proposed grant project programs or policies are not expected to have a disproportionate or unique impact on minority persons. Present the rationale for determining no impact: The project provides for acquisition of land to expand Valentine Park, a public park currently open to all residents and visitors free of charge. Consequently, no impact is expected on minority persons. I hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge: Planning Services Manager Applicant's Signature and Date Applicant's Title DEFINITIONS "Disability" as defined in Iowa Code §15.201(12)"b"(1) means "with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual, a record of physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual, or being regarded as an individual with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual. "Disability" does not include any of the following: 06/2016 cmc 3 DNR Form 542-0279 (a)Homosexuality or bisexuality. (b)Transvestism,transsexualism,pedophilia,exhibitionism,voyeurism,gender identify disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or sexual behavior disorders. (c)Compulsive gambling,kleptomania,or pyromania (d)Psychoactive substance abuse disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs. "Major life activity"as defined in Iowa Code section 15.102(12)"b"(2)includes"functions such as caring for one self,performing manual tasks, walking,seeing,hearing,speaking,breathing,learning,or working." "Minority Persons"as defined by Iowa Code section 8.11(2)"b"means"individuals who are women,persons with a disability,African Americans, Latinos,Asian or Pacific Islanders,American Indians,and Alaskan Native Americans." 7. GRANT NARRATIVE The outline below must be followed exactly. Use exact headings and reference numbers in the order presented in the outline.This section will be used by the REAP Review and Selection Committee for scoring purposes. I. Project Location Describe the location of the project relative to the county and nearest city. Include section, township and range if rural; give specific street location if urban and 911 address of project location. Include a project location map that highlights the project area and has sufficient detail to allow the area to be easily located by vehicle for on-site monitoring inspections. II. Project Description If acquisition, include number of acres and describe the resources and existing facilities/improvements on and adjacent to the property. Also describe its prospective use and management goals. If rare, unique, or high quality representative plan and animal species and communities occur on the site, provide a listing of them. If development, describe the facilities to be constructed, existing facilities in the project area and the natural resources in the area. Include pictures of project as necessary. If this project is part of a larger project, very clearly detail the portion that this application is covering. If this application is for the continuation of a project that previously received a REAP grant, provide a status report of the project elements that were previously funded. Explain relationships (both positive and negative) between the project and existing nearby local, state and federal areas. Do not put project justification and benefit statements in this section. Include them in Section IV. Sports complexes, play grounds and dog parks do not qualify for REAP funds. The minimum width of a multi-use or biking trail is 8 feet, while 10 feet is recommended. III. Development Plan, Project Boundary Map and Aerial Photo Clearly differentiate between the project being proposed, existing facilities and proposed future development. Plans and maps should include roads, easements, railroads, water features and any other developments on or immediately adjacent to the site. Identify land use types, e.g. residential, row crop, pasture, industrial, commercial, recreation/conservation, etc. Include color pictures as necessary. Clearly show the overall project boundary. For development projects, be sure to include dimensions of facilities. For acquisition projects, identify the individual tracts using the parcel numbers listed in the table in Section 5: Acquisition Schedule. It is preferred that plans be on 8 %:" x 11" paper, larger sized paper must be folded into 8 %:" x 11." Aerial photos should be in color and well-labeled. IV. Project Benefits, Needs, Justification and Urgency Describe project justification and need. Make references to the County REAP plan, current Iowa Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), Iowa Wildlife Action Plan and other plans that help direct conservation and recreation programs. Do not include entire plans in the application. Identify benefits to be 06/2016 cmc 4 DNR Form 542-0279 derived from the project in terms of populations being served and resource management/protection. Explain any urgency for development and/or acquisition action that may exist. V. Environmental, Economic and Social Impacts of Project Describe permanent and temporary environmental impacts of the proposed project and future related actions, if any are contemplated. Impacts are defined as direct or indirect changes in the existing environment, whether beneficial or adverse. This discussion should also include expected impacts caused by users, as well as impacts on economic, cultural, aesthetic and quality of life. VI. Historical, Archaeological and Architectural Features/Impacts Describe any resources of historical nature on the project site, such as buildings, Native American burial mounds, historic trails, architectural features and archaeological elements. Explain impacts on these resources that will be caused by the project. VII.Local Participation Explain the extent of public participation in the formulation of this proposed project. Describe the process and mechanisms used and the findings. Do not include actual public participation reports, board meeting minutes and petitions; rather reference their existence and conclusion in this section. VIII. Considerations Given to Minorities, Elderly and Disabled Proposed projects, must meet the requirements described in the Assurance of Compliance with Americans with Disabilities and Civil Rights. Explain how development projects meet these requirements. IX. Itemized Costs List all items and their costs to be included in the acquisition and/or development of the current proposed project. Include types of construction, dimensions, lengths, capacities, etc. Engineering and appraisal fees may also be included. The itemized cost listing will be the basis for determining what items are eligible for REAP funding. Items not listed will not be eligible for assistance under the grant agreement. Below is an example of the headings for the budget: Project Component Description Project Cost REAP Request Total X. Public Communications A description of the public communications plan shall be included in every project. If the grant is approved for funding, this plan must be implemented. The plan must include how the applicant will inform and advise users about the importance of the project and plans to promote the project to expected user groups upon completion of the project and into the future. XI. Agreements and Easements If applicant does not possess all fee title interest in property, please explain. Additionally, explain contractual or joint agreements with other parties for operation and maintenance of the site and facilities. Enclose copies of any such agreements and other ownership conditions on the property. XII.County Resource Enhancement Committee Comments Prior to submittal, the county Resource Enhancement Committee must approve grant applications and the Chairperson must sign the application in Section 6. A summary of comments by the County REAP Committee should be included in this section. 06/2016 cmc 5 DNR Form 542-0279 B. PROJECT SCORING CRITERIA (weight factors in parentheses) Make sure that all criteria are addressed in the application. Private/Public Open Space Grant County Conservation City Parks and Open Spaces Level of significance(3) Relationship to state local and regional Relationship to state local and regional Resource representation (3) plans (4) plans(4) Level of threat(3) Quality of site and/or project (3) Quality of site and/or project(3) Relationship to existing public land (3) Public demand or need (2) Public benefit served (2) Relationship to state, local and regional Project uniqueness(2) Local support (2) plans(3) Urgency of proposed action (2) Environmental benefits(2) Rare or unique species or communities(2) Multiple benefits to be provided (2) Quality of public communications plan (1) Public benefits (2) Economic benefits to local, regional or state Tourism and economic development(1) area (1) Geographic distribution (1) Quality of public communications plan (1) Multiple use potential (1) Available funds relative to project costs(1) Quality of public communications plan (1) For more information about REAP Grants, visit: http://www.iowadnr.i!ov/Environment/REAP/REAPGrants.aspx Contact for all grants: Tammie Krausman, REAP Coordinator T ammie.Krausman(adnr.iow a.gov (515) 725-8443 06/2016 cmc 6 DNR Form 542-0279 NAE �\DAG IS ELB000EAREA G aG1aoIIC INFER-1—SYS— Masterpiece on the Mississippi AREA DEA MA 77 82581,5 23t1�7 710 710 731 735 740 787 1734 2308 703 720 i .\ 768 1774 1754 712 702 814 ` '' 740. 717 =E DETAII "ir 760 784 1723 .. 703 834 780 7.35 715 39 770 1763 854 ' X786 y A 7.55 ` 780 795 �� 834 742 723 762 785 769 63 755 \' 790 805 844 733 773 765 7,93 7 90 750 t: 860835 LOT 1 OF SUB OF LOT 730 785 ?-1-1-1 MCLEAN HEIGHTS 830 799 �. 764 2°o 770 865 EXCEPTING PROPOSED 805` , 795 ~ 30 OT FOR GARDE`' 735 776 F ;850 904 815 ' 805 823 745 914 825 E PT OF LOT 5 730 835 870 2897 755 835. 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