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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIowa Department of Natural Resources-11/3/2014CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication City Council Meeting: November 3, 2014 Prepared: October 28, 2014 Dept. Head Signature: PH # of Attachments: 1 SUBJECT: REAP Grant Agreement Submitted by: Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director Recommended City Council Action: Request Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign agreement with IDNR for $200,000 REAP Grant # 15 -R4 -BV, SHERWOOD PARK RECREATION AREA — PHASE II. A copy of the grant agreement is available in the Clerk's office. Expenditure Required: Required cash match of $3,168. Source of Funds: Funding is available through G.O. bonds. Policy Issue: NA Alternative: NA Background Information: This project will allow us improve Sherwood Park Recreation area by adding a picnic shelter, parking, trails, benches, and interpretive signage. Fields of Opportunities STATE OF IOWA TERRY E. BRANSTAD, GOVERNOR KIM REYNOLDS. LT. GOVERNOR October 22, 2014 CITY OF WATERLOO PAUL HUTING 1101 CAMPELL AVENUE WATERLOO, IA 50701 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHUCK GIPP. DIRECTOR Re: REAP Grant #: 15 -R4 -BV, SHERWOOD PARK REC AREA - PHASE II Dear PAUL HUTING: Congratulations! Attached please find your organizations Grant Agreement for your Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant awarded by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Please carefully review the grant agreement, print, sign, and return to my attention. A signed copy will be returned to you. Please start a folder to place all grant and expense documention in. State rules and regulations included with the application and pertaining to the REAP program effectively become part of the grant agreement. If you have any questions, please contact me at 515-281-3013. Sincerely, /tatitiee /*'Oe4 4 Kathleen Moench Budget and Finance Bureau Enclosures WALLACE STATE OFFICE BUILDING / 502 EAST 9th STREET / DES MOINES, IOWA 50319 515-281-5918 FAX 515-281-6794 www.iowadnr.gov IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOUCES 502 E. 9T" STREET DES MOINES, IA 50319 RESOU CE ENHANCEMENT AND P OTECTION FUND GRANT AGREEMENT -DEVELOPMENT Please return this copy to: City Clerk & Finance Dept. 715 Mulberry St. Waterloo, IA 50703 REAP Grant #: 15 -R4 -BV GRANTEE: CITY OF WATERLOO PROJECT TITLE: SHERWOOD PARK REC AREA - PHASE II CONTACT PERSON/PHONE #: PAUL HUTING 319-291-4370 GRANT AWARD: $200000.00 DNR CONTACT/PHONE #: Kathleen Moench 515-281-3013 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this REAP Development Grant Agreement is to enable the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), acting for the State of Iowa, to assist the CITY OF WATERL(Grantee) in the development of land for the enhancement and protection of open space areas. 2. PARI'ILS/AUTHORITY. The parties to this Grant Agreement are the DNR, an agency of the State of Iowa, and the CITY OF WATERLOO. The parties make this Grant Agreement pursuant to 1989 Iowa Code Supplement Section 455A.19(1)(a), which authorizes the Natural Resource Commission to spend certain state funds appropriated for projects to enhance and protect open spaces. 3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT LANDS. This Grant Agreement is for your project described as: DEVELOPMENT OF SHERWOOD PARK REC AREA WITH A PICNIC SHELTER WIT CONCRETE PATH T4 RIVER, PARKING, :TENCHES, IKE RACKS, INTERPRETIVE SIGNS AND GRAVEL TRAIL ALONG RIVER EIiGE, LOCATED AT GREEN; :ILL ROAD AND HWY 218, WATERLOO, !i, LACK HAWK COUNTY, IOWA. 4. GRANT AWARD AND REIMBURSEMENTS. The DNR will provide 100 percent of development costs up to a maximum amount of $200000.00. A. A ninety (90) percent advance reimbursement of the grant award may be requested by submitting a letter of request to: Kathleen Moench, Budget & Grants Bureau, Iowa Department of Natural Resources 502 E. 9rh Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Final payment will be made when the project is completed and the grantee submits a letter of request along with the following grant requirements: o a legal description of the property for the required Notice of Use Restriction; o pictures of the completed project; © copies of billings and canceled checks for 100 percent of the grant award; e contracted development work requires; a copy of the signed contract, pay estimates, and contractor's reimbursement Refund of Sales Tax; o final report, to include a description of the completed project and efforts made to procure goods and services from Targeted Small Businesses (TSBs). REAP Grant #: 15 -R4 -BV 5. RESPONSI :,ILITIES. The grantee is solely responsible for the project completion as outlined in the project proposal. The grantee will make a concerted effort to procure goods and services from Targeted Small Businesses (TSBs) during the performance of this Grant Agreement. The DNR may provide assistance at the request of the grantee, or at the Director's recommendation. 6. AMENDMENTS. This Grant Agreement may be amended only by written ADDENDA signed and dated by the DNR Director or the DNR REAP coordinator. Requests for amendments shall be directed to the DNR REAP coordinator. 7. EFFECTIVE DATE/TERMINATION. This Grant Agreement shall become effective when it has been signed and dated by the DNR Director and the grantee. All work specified in the project proposal will be completed by DECEMBER 31, 2016. 8. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: If funds anticipated for the continued fulfillment of this agreement are at any time not forthcoming or insufficient, either through the failure of the State of Iowa to appropriate funds, or discontinuance or material alteration of the program under which funds were provided, then the Department shall have the right to terminate the agreement without penalty. 9. By signing this Grant Agreement, the grantee agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement and all attachments listed below: © the REAP "General Provisions" (State Administrative Rules from your application); Date Bruce Trautm , Deputy Director Iowa Department of Natural Resources PAUL. HUTING@WATERLOO-IA.ORG Email Address Grantee Signature, Mayor or Bounty Bo d Director &rie5 - G. ci . irk J'lao k- Print Name, Mayor or County Board�irector