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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIowa Department of Transportation-6/15/2015ChlOWADOT Form 105101 (03-09) MINORITY IMPACT STATEMENT Pursuant to 2008 Iowa Acts, HF 2393, Iowa Code Section 8.11, all grant applications submitted to the state of Iowa that are due beginning January 1, 2009 shall include a Minority Impact Statement. This is the state's mechanism for requiring 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). Submit additional pages as necessary. 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. See next page Indicate which group is impacted: ❑ Women Persons with a disability // Blacks ►/ Latinos ❑ Asians ❑ Pacific Islanders ❑ American Indians ❑ Alaskan Native Americans Other ❑ 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 with representatives of the minority groups impacted. Indicate which group is impacted: ❑ Women ❑ Persons with a disability ❑ Blacks ❑ Latinos ❑ Asians ❑ Pacific Islanders ❑ American Indians ❑ Alaskan Native Americans ❑ Other ❑ 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. hereby certify that the info : n on this fo i, complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge: Name: Ernest G. Clark Title: Mayor, City of Waterloo Definitions "Minority Persons," as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, means individuals who are women, persons with a disability, Blacks, Latinos, Asians or Pacific Islanders, American Indians, and Alaskan Native Americans. "Disability," as defined in Iowa Code Section 15.102, subsection 7, paragraph "b," subparagraph (1): b. As used in this subsection: (1) "Disability" 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: (a) Homosexuality or bisexuality. (b) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments or other sexual behavior disorders. (c) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania. (d) Psychoactive substance abuse disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs. "State Agency," as defined in Iowa Code Section 8A1, means a department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency or authority of the state of Iowa. Required Documentation and Narrative Information The following documents and narratives must be attached to this application. In the upper right-hand comer of each document or narrative write the corresponding letter shown below. A. A NARRATIVE assessing existing conditions, outlining the concept of the proposed project, and providing adequate project justification. The narrative must show that the concept is reasonable from a transportation engineering and/or recreational standpoint and is part of an area -wide, local, regional, or statewide plan. B. A MAP identifying the location of the project — An optional mapping application tool is available for your use at the following website address: www.sysplan.dot.state.ia.us/fedstate_rectrails.htm ® C. If applying under the Existing Historic Trail Bridge project type, DOCUMENTATION showing proof that the bridge is either already listed on the National Register of Historic Places or that it is eligible to be listed. ® D. A CROSS-SECTION of the proposed trail project. E. A SKETCH -PLAN of the trail project. ® F. An ITEMIZED BREAKDOWN of the total project costs. G. A TIME SCHEDULE for the total project development. 11 ® H. An OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT of the trail proposal from the authority to be responsible for the maintenance and operation. The authority must provide written assurance that it will adequately maintain the trail for its intended use and maintain the total trail used to justify the project in public use for a minimum of 20 years following project completion. ® I. A NARRATIVE discussing the extent to which adjacent property owners have been informed of the proposed project and an assessment of their acceptance. ® J. Completed Minority Impact Statement attached to application The award of State Recreational Trails funds; any subsequent funding or letting of contracts for design, construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance; and the fumishing of materials for this project shall not involve direct or indirect interest of any state, county, or city official, elective or appointive. All of the above are prohibited by Iowa Code Sections 314.2, 362.5, or 331.342. Any award of funding or any letting of a contract in violation of the foregoing provisions shall invalidate the award of State Recreational Trails funding and authorize a complete recovery of any funds previously disbursed. Certification To the best of my knowledge and belief, all information included in this application is true and accurate, including the commitment of all physical and financial resources. This application has been duly authorized by the participating local authority. I understand the attached OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT(S) binds the participating local govemments to assume responsibility for adequate maintenance of any new or improved trails. I understand that, although this information is sufficient to secure a commitment of funds, an executed contract between the applicant and the Department is required prior to the authorization of funds. Representing ie Signature Ernest G. Clark, Mayor Typed Name and Title Exhibit A-3 Date Date Minority Impact Statement Persons with Disabilities This project involves the construction of a new trail along US Highway 63 where no bicycle or pedestrian infrastructure currently exists. To this extent, the project will not only make it quicker and safer for all trail users in the area, it also has a unique positive impact on persons with disabilities whose mobility is particularly compromised where pedestrian infrastructure does not exist. In addition, the project also provides access to two bus routes, Route 3 (Green) and Route 4 (Orange), which operate along US Highway 63 just north of this project location. These two bus routes connect the immediate neighborhood to the rest of east Waterloo including the Allen Hospital, downtown Waterloo businesses, MET Central Transfer, schools, parks, and grocery stores. Racial and Ethnic Minorities :NICD 111EN1- aP I✓S�°'DO 1-10'Pt \L 4Q4, - DOKALDST. eGi , ._ ". 3itCaramcl m ST. Housing I?. _ m G.e'i.Carcer■ Academy t;, - `n , I=:TERST. Oz ?am Ea ST. 10-7 m - RIDIL5T. Projects CENTER tiD ezi Num Location-- 4i' 4 2 : Project location and nearby bus routes The largest minority group impacted by this project is Blacks or African Americans. There are five Census Block Groups within a half -mile of this project where over 50% of the population is Black or African so .a a 0 _ , e American. Currently, these neighborhoods are ercent of Popus k or negatively impacted by the absence of any merican by .a; Ick Group pedestrian or bicycle facilities along U.S. Highway Legend Dub Claw -es Persons 0.0-124 125 - 21.9 .0 - 37.4 37.5 - 49-9 50.0 - 63.6 Boundaries p State '10 Canny Features Mara Road SUeet Str¢mMvxelto/ Emus in = ted we no: me3l thk.zoom Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census Summary File 1, Tables P8 and P9 State average (2010): 2.9% 63. In addition, there are no north -south bicycle accommodations within over a mile of the project location. With this connection, residents will have greater access to businesses and services including the Allen Hospital and the Hy -Vee grocery store to the north of the project, and downtown Waterloo to the south. Other minority groups positively affected by this project include Hispanics as well as persons who identify as some other race on the U.S. Census (see next page). Considering that this connection would improve access to dozens of places of employment, this project accomplishes the U.S. Department of Transportation's goal of creating "Ladders of Opportunity." ber of Hispanic by Census B G( 80.40 0. E e or Latino Persons ck Grou Project Location Data Classes Persons 2-49 50-99 100-149 150 - 356 Btrundana8 o Slate '10 County Features — Ma)0r Road Street Stream/Waren/00y nem in ire, text are rot visible at this zoom level 1 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File Due to the method in which the US. Census calculates persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, this map displays number of persons rather than percentage of population. State average (2010): 58 persons per Census Block Group 01 ao.ar 0 0 on Self -Identified as ensus BI rII ck Group j Legend Data Classes Persons 0.0-2.4 2.5-4.9 ( 5.0 - 7.4 ▪ 7.5 - 9.5 Boundaries O State '10 County Features — Major Road Street StrearrtlWaterbody Items in grey text are not venire at Mrs zoom level Source: US. Census Bureau, 2010 Census Summary File 1, Tables P8 and P9 State average (2010): 1.8% CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Resolution approving subn City Council Meeting: 6/15/2015 Prepared: 6/10/2615 ate Recreational Trails Funds ATTACHMENTS: Description Type LI Resolution & Application Cover Meino Minority Impact Statement Cover Memo SUBJECT: Resolution approving submittal of a State Recreational Trails Funds application to Iowa Department of Transportation for $750,000.00, with local match not to exceed $600,000.00, for the Highway 63 Recreation Trail Extension; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Submitted by: Submitted By: Jeff Bales, Associate Engineer Transmitted herewith is the signature page for the application for State Recreational Trails Funding, the resolution approving the application, and the Minority Impact Statement. The City will be responsible for adequately maintaining the trail for a minimum of 20 -years. The Summary Statement: maximum amount of grant that could be awarded is $750,000. A local match of 25 -percent is required plus anything over $1,000,000 in actual total project costs. It is estimated that this could reach a maximum amount of about $500,000 to $600,000. Expenditure Required: Up to a maximum of $600,000. Source of Funds: TAP - Funds $600,000 Background Information: The new Highway 63 recreational trail is now being constructed from Donald Street to Parker Street along the west side of roadway. There is plan to extend this trail to the south to connect with Franklin Street.