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Home My WebLink AboutIowa Northland Regional Council of Governments-9/13/2010 (2)GRANT APPLICATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This Memorandum of Understanding is between the City of Waterloo, Iowa hereinafter referred to as City, and the Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments hereinafter referred to as INRCOG. WHEREAS, the City of wishes to engage INRCOG's grant writing services for the following project: Type of Grant: Federal Recreational Trails Program Project Description: Cedar River Boating Center -Phase II INRCOG will not charge the City in advance for grant preparation services; however, in the event that Federal Recreational Trails funding is awarded to the City for this project, INRCOG will submit a grant preparation invoice in the amount of one and one-half percent of the funds awarded (maximum $2,500), to be paid by the City from local funds. It is further understood that the City will provide budget information necessary for the submittal of this grant by September 15, 2010. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, INRCOG an�the City .f Waterloo have executed this Memorandum of Understanding as of this d day of 1 , 2010. City of Waterloo, Iowa BY: e764/1 Mayor ATTEST:(---� Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments BY: E utive Director ATTEST: - September 1, 2010 Mr. Paul-Iluting Waterloo Leisure Services RC 101 Campbell Avenue City of Waterloo, Iowa 50701 Iowa Northland Regional Council Dear Paul Of Governments 229 E. Park Ave. Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone 319-235-0311 Fax 319-235-2891, RE: Federal Recreational. Trails Application Cedar River Boating Center Phase If As requested, attached is a memorandum of understanding (MOU) relating to grant writing services for the above referenced project. We understand that the City of Waterloo intends to apply for Federal Recreational Trails funds for this project Said applications are due to the Iowa Department of Transportation by October 1, 2010. This application provides for development of Phase II of the Cedar River Boating Center. If successful, the grant award will cover up to 80 percent of eligible costs not to exceed $750,000.00. Keep in mind that any funds awarded for this project do not become available until October 1, 2011. We ask that you place this MOU on the next regularly scheduled city council agenda for approval. Upon receipt of a cost estimate from Craig Ritland Landscape Architects, we will forward the application for council approval at a later date. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, evin Blanshan Director of Transportation and Data Services enclosures CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication City Council Meeting: 9/13/10 Prepared: 9/4/10 Dept. Head Signature: PH # of Attachments: 0 SUBJECT: Resolution -to approve and authorize Mayor Clark to sign a MOU with INRCOG to prepare a Federal Recreation Trails grant application for Cedar River Boating Center - Phase II. A copy of the MOU is available for review in the City Clerk's Office. Submitted by: Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director Recommended City Council Action: Pass said Resolution. Summary Statement This grant application will be to fund a project to add renovate facilities and add amenities near the new Cedar River Boat House, including new river wall, docks, parking, walkway, lighting, benches, and landscaping. Expenditure Required 1 1/2 percent of funds awarded up to a maximum of $2,500. Source of Funds: CIP programmed General Obligation Bonds Policy Issue: NA Alternatives NA Background Information: The new Cedar River Boat House, is being constructed with FEMA and gaming funds, other donations, and bond money to replace the boat house that was ruined in the flood of 2008. We are now seeking funding sources to improve the area surrounding the boat house. Minority Impact Statement 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 Janniry 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). Il 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 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 of 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. I hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge: Name: Title: Mayor Exhibit A-2 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 Z 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. ® 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. ® I. 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. All 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 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 City of Waterloo 7 ,,,:„../.....e4Y - L. Signature Ernest G. Clark, Mayor Typed Name and Title 't 115b00 Date ai(491)(d Date