HomeMy WebLinkAboutBlack Hawk County Gaming Association-3/28/2011 (3)BHCGA Application Revised 2-24-10
BLACK HAWK COUNTY GAMING ASSOCIATION
GRANT APPLICATION
COVER PAGE
Date Application Received: Grant Number:
(Office Use) (Office Use)
1. Name of Organization: Waterloo Public Works, Citv of Waterloo
2. Mailing Address: 1314 Black Hawk Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
3. County: Black Hawk (Counties other than Black Hawk must attach proof of Application to
local County foundation)
4. Telephone: 319-291-4445 Federal Tax ID Number: 42-6005327
5. Email Address: mark.rlcet )waterloo-ia.org
6. Contact Person/Phone Numbers: Mark Rice, Central Garage Superintendent, 291-4445
7. Amount of Funding Requested from BHCGA: * $3,000.000
8. I have read the "Funding Guidelines & Procedures" document. _mr_ (iNmAL)
9. You must list a title and brief description of the project/program for which funding is
requested in the space below. (In addition, a one-page addendum describing your proposal in
more detail may be attached). Include in this description how this project will provide property
tax relief, capital improvements and/or charitable services.
WATERLOO PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING PROJECT:
The project is to build a new Public Works Building to replace several existing aged buildings,
two of which were directly impacted by the 2008 flooding disaster.
This building will house several departments under the umbrella of Public Works. These
departments include: Street, Central Garage, Sign and Traffic Departments, Parking
Maintenance and Building Maintenance. Also operating from this facility will be the Sanitation
route vehicles and Engineering Department technicians.
This proposed BHCGA grant, along with a grant from the State of Iowa I -JOBS program and
General Obligation Bond proceeds will be used to fund this project.
Required Signatures:
City of Wa_tprloo
Applicant's Name (PRINT)
Ernest G. Clark. Mayor
Chief,.Executive Officer SPRINT)
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ief Executive Officer (SIGNATURE)
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Chairperson of Board of Directors (PRINT)
Chairperson of Board of Directors (SIGNATURE)
EXPENSES
$ 8,000,000
$ 375,000
$ 350,000
$ 35,000
$ 8,760,000
FUNDING SOURCES
$ 5,000,000
$ 760,000
$ 5,760,000
BHCGA REQUEST
$ 3,000,000
PROJECT BUDGET (ESTIMATED)
WATERLOO PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING PROJECT
Estimated building cost
* Estimate Fuel Dispensing Systems (Alt Bid)
* Estimate Automated Vehicle Wash (Alt Bid)
* Estimate Office Furniture (Alt Bid)
Estimated Total Project Cost
I -JOBS Grant
City of Waterloo General Obligation Bonds
Total available funding as of 03/11
* Expense items that could be phased into the project at later dates.
BHCGA APPLICATION NARRATIVE
WATERLOO PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING PROJECT
A. State problem addressed by the project or program and describe the need for
service. The floods of June 2008 caused multiple public work departments within
the City of Waterloo to relocate operations. This relocation effort included
sandbagging operations, vehicle and equipment repair, fuel distribution site
closure (which supports city, county and school) and street maintenance.
B. Describe the goals and objectives of the project or program. The goal of this project is
to relocate public work operations away from flood prone areas and take advantage of
the opportunity to centralize all public work operations into one location.
C. Describe the nature of the service to be offered and the activities which will be
conducted to carry out the project or program. The new Public Works Building will
house six (6) public work departments, provide work space and vehicle storage for two
(2) other departments. The vehicle storage capability within this facility will free up
significant parking in and around City Hall and eliminate City owned vehicles from
parking under the Hwy 218 bridge.
D. Provide the beginning and ending dates for this project or program. The current
timeline for this project is bid opening May 16, 2011, construction start in summer of
2011 and estimated completion in the summer of 2012.
E. Provide estimates of the number of people to be served by this proiect or program.
Eight City of Waterloo Public Work Departments will operate from the Public Works
Building. This consists of approximately eighty (80) full time employees and the Public
Work services originating from this building will affect every household in the City of
Waterloo.
F. Describe how you will evaluate the success of the project or program. Success of this
building project will be determined by the ability to provide seamless interaction
between Public Work Departments and their ability to provide citizen services. The
ability to share resources, consolidate administrative functions and operate in a much
"greener" and more energy efficient facility will all prove beneficial to the City.
G. If this proiect or program is ongoing, what are future sources of revenue to support this
proposal. This building will be used for many decades. The Public Works operational
budget will cover regular maintenance and utilities. As funding permits, bid alternates
will be introduced into the site to further streamline operations.
BHCGA APPLICATION NARRATIVE
WATERLOO PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING PROJECT
Mission Statement:
The consolidated Public Works concept is new to the City of Waterloo and an effective
Mission Statement has yet to be adopted. The Central Garage Department is dedicated
to provide the vehicles and equipment necessary for City Departments to provide
expected citizen services. Public works includes the streets, traffic signalization and
signs that we use in our everyday lives.
Recognition:
The Black Hawk County Gaming Association and/or the Isle of Capri Casino and Hotel
could be recognized in many ways for its contributions. These could include:
• Recognition at televised City Council meeting at the time of grant award
• A press release announcing the award
• Recognition on the City website
• Plaque within the building to indicate grant award