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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIowa Department of Natural Resources-11/14/2016 (2)Please recur„ ` .' City Clerk & Finance Dep t• 715 Mulberry St. Waterloo, IA 50703 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 502 E. 9T" STREET DES MOINES, IA 50319 RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION FUND GRANT AGREEMENT -DEVELOPMENT GRANTEE: PROJECT TITLE: CONTACT PERSON/PHONE #: GRANT AWARD: DNR CONTACT/PHONE #: REAP Grant #: 17 -R4 -EB CITY OF WATERLOO WATERLOO BOATHOUSE ENHANCEMENTS PAUL HUTING 319-291-4370 $200000.00 Kathleen Moench 515-725-8213 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 WATERLOO (Grantee) in the development of land for the enhancement and protection of open space areas. 2. PARTIES/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: IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATERLOO BOATHOUSE INCLUDING A SCENIC RIVER OVERLOOK, PATIO, LIGHTING, BICYCLE RACKS, TRAIL CONNECTIONS AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS, LOCATED ON PARK ROAD WEST OF FAIRVIEW AVENUE, WATERLOO, 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. 9th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319 B. Final payment will be made when the project is completed and the grantee submits a letter of request along with the following grant requirements: • a legal description of the property for the required Notice of Use Restriction; • pictures of the completed project; • copies of billings and canceled checks for 100 percent of the grant award; • contracted development work requires; a copy of the signed contract, pay estimates, and contractor's reimbursement Refund of Sales Tax; • 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 #: 17 -R4 -EB 5. RESPONSIBILITIES. 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. ErrECTTVE 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, 2018. 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 Trautman, Deputy Director Iowa Department of Natural Resources PAUL.HUTING@WATERLOO-IA.ORG Email Address Grantee Signature, Mayor or County Board Director & e. ± Print Name, Mayor or County Board Director