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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIowa Department of Transportation-9/19/2011 (2)Form 240006wd 09-2009 General Information grA Iowa Department of Transportation PROJECT APPLICATION IOWA FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM Applicant Agency: City of Waterloo e -Mail: noel.anderson a.waterloo- ia.org Contact Person (Name & Title): Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director Complete Mailing Address: 715 Mulberry Street Street Address and/or Box No. Waterloo Iowa 50703 (319) 2914366 City State Zip Daytime Phone If more than one agency or organization is involved in this project, please state the name, contact person, mailing address, and telephone number of the second agency. (Attach an additional page if more than two agencies are involved.) Applicant Agency: e -Mail: Contact Person (Name & Title): Complete Mailing Address: Street Address and/or Box No. City State Zip Daytime Phone Project Information Project Title: Cedar Valley Lakes Trail Enhancements and Water Trail Connection Project Description (including length): This project connects Brinker Lake (Cedar Valley Paddlers Trail) and the Cedar River Water Trail while enhancing the Cedar Valley Lakes Trail. Specifically, a 250' channel will be created between Brinker Lake and the Cedar River, allowing motorized and non -motorized boat access to and from several Waterloo Itiver Renaissance destinations. This will require relocation of 650' of the Cedar Valley Lakes Trail and placement of a 115' bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the channel. Economic Impact Information Type of Project: (Check the Predominant User Group) O Acquisition — Number of Acres 0 Motorized ® Development 0 Non -Motorized ❑ Combination — Number of Acres ® Diversified (list) bicycling, walking/running, in- ine skating, canoeing, kayaking, recreational boating Exhibit A-1 Project Costs (An itemized breakdown must be included on an attached sheet): 1. 2. 3. Total Cost $ 855,950.00 Trails Fund Request $ 684,760.00 Applicant Match (20% Minimum) $ 171,190.00 Match Source Amount Assured or Anticipated (Date Anticipated) Waterloo Development Corporation $171,190.00 Assured Are any state funds involved in this project? 0 Yes ® No If yes, please explain the source and conditions Are any other federal funds involved in this project? If yes, please explain the source and conditions ❑ Yes ® No Estimated Project Development Schedule: Design Start Date December 1, 2012 Completion Date Land Acquisition Start Date Completion Date Construction Start Date May 1; 2013 Completion Date Has any part of this trail project been started? If yes, explain ❑ Yes ® No April 1, 2013 November, 2013 Do you intend to charge a fee to trail users? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, how much? $ What will it be used for? Exhibit A-2 Required Documentation and Narrative Information The following documents and narratives must be attached to this application. In the upper right-hand corner of each document or narrative write the corresponding letter shown below. ►tet 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. A CROSS-SECTION of the proposed trail project (if appropriate). ® D. A SKETCH -PLAN of the trail project ® E. An ITEMIZED BREAKDOWN of the total project costs. ® F. A TIME SCHEDULE for the total project development ►�E G. 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. H. A NARRATIVE discussing the extent to which adjacent property owners have been informed of the proposed project and an assessment of their acceptance. ® 1. Completed Minority Impact Statement attached to application. The award of Federal Recreational Trails funds; any subsequent funding or letting of contracts for design, construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance; and the furnishing of materials for this project shall not involve direct or indirect interest of any state, county, or city official, elective or appointive. M of the above are prohibited by Iowa Code Sections 314.2, 362.5, or 331.342. Any award of Federal Recreational Trails funding or any letting of a contract in violation of the foregoing provisions shall invalidate the award of Federal Recreational Trails funding and authorize a complete recovery of any funds previously disbursed. RTP COMPLIANCE The applicant must sign below to indicate that the project is in compliance with Section 23, USC 206 or the Recreational Trail Program that prohibits the use of grant funds to accommodate motorized use on trails that have been predominantly used by non -motorized trail users prior to May 1, 1991. In addition, 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 governments 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. Represe g e City of Waterloo, Iowa Sign ` °I �t ure Date Ernes/ G. Clark, Mayor Typed Name and Title September 19, 2011 Date OAIowa Department of Transportation Form 105101 (03-09) Exhibit B-5 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. Indicate which group is impacted: ❑ Women ❑ Persons with a disability ❑ Blacks ❑ Latinos ❑ Asians D Pacific Islanders ❑ American Indians 0 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. This project involves improvements to an existing recreation trail in conjunction with the connection of two designated water trails, each of which will be open and accessible to all persons. To that end, we do not expect this project to have a disproportionate or unique impact on minority persons. I hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge: Name: Ernest G. Clark Title: Mayor 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 life not individual with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major 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 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.