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Home My WebLink AboutRISE Application-8/23/2010Mayor BUCK CLARK COUNCIL MEMBERS DAVID JONES Ward 1 CAROLYN COLE Ward 2 HAROLD GETTY Ward 3 QUENTIN HART Ward 4 RON WELPER Ward 5 BOB GREENWOOD At -Large STEVE SCHMITT At -Large CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 715 Mulberry Street • Waterloo, Iowa 50703-5783 • (319) 291-4366 Fax (319) 291-4262 NOEL C. ANDERSON, Community Planning & Development Director Council Communication City Council Meeting: August 23, 2010 Prepared: August 17, 2010 Dept. Head Signature: Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director # of Attachments: 1 SUBJECT: Adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of a RISE Application for local development, and approve the Memorandum of Understanding with INRCOG for the writing, preparation, and submittal of said grant, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and fully execute both documents. Submitted by: Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director Recommended City Council Action: Resolution approving submission and Memorandum of Understanding. Summary Statement: As you may recall, the City continues to work on bringing new business and new industry to the MidPort Business and Industrial Park area. The City previously worked with Fed Ex Ground for a new site along East Ariline Highway, and is working to submit this RISE Application to pen up further lots for development in this area. This application would allow for the construction of MidPort Boulevard northerly from East Airline Highway, to a point approximately 850' north of that intersection, to open up additional lots in the area for development. The estimated construction is approximately $530,000, and would be matched by LOST funds. Expenditure Required: $265,000 Source of Funds: LOST Policy Issue: Economic Development in the City of Waterloo Alternative: NA Background Information: The City of Waterloo has typically worked to provide lots for industrial development, utilizing RISE funds for road construction in many locations in the community. Cc: Aric Schroeder, City Planner Path: K:\USERS\NOEL-A\noel stutf\COUNCIL\EcDev\CC RISE MidPort III INRCOGMOU.doc CITY WEBSITE: www.ci.waterloo.ia.us WERE WORKING FOR YOU! An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Cost 00000000000000000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (O N 0 (f) 0 0 0 0 O 40)00rm a(OO V CC000))v -(NO oO 0 v ISO r64OO .4 4- cd N64 646-oriN co-NrN N CO N 64 r 69 6- N 64 64 N CO6 ff7 r 69 CO X 64 69 64 0 64 64 69 69 69 69 6 N Estimated Total Cost $530,407.00 Z' F C co r Cil 000000(00 Nr N LO (O 14) LO r r r 0000N(OLOO O) 4) CO lir N.O 1--0.1O)`ctNO3 NM 61' O 4 M r Unit Cost 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O O 4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69 69 6N 6- 696Y�(OO O 6696co 64656^4 0 0 COO MM rO (O 6964 69rI,- C m }} �} >6}Z LI 00 LL U- U- LL K(n(n (n 0 0 0(n Uv) J QQ J JJ JQJ J J Item Description Special Backfill Excavation, Class 10, Roadway and Borrow Modified Subbase Polymer Grid (Subgrade Stabilization) Topsoil, Strip, Salvage and Spread 10" PCC Pavement Granular Surfacing (cul-de-sac) Longitudinal Subdrain Intakes Utility Access, SW -403 Sewer Pipe, Storm -15 In. Dia. Sewer Pipe, Storm -18 In. Dia. Sewer Pipe, Storm - 24 In. Dia. Sewer Pipe, Storm - 30 In. Dia. Seeding, Fertilizing and Mulching Lighting (2 poles, conduit, wiring) Contingency, 20% Construction Cost Subtotal Surve , Desi.n, Stakin. and CE N Z r 0 o744>(01 -:000)O r"57 (n6 FC H U N AUGUST 17, 2010 0 V Indicate which group is Impacted: ❑ Women ❑ Persons with a disability ❑ Blacks ❑ Latinos ❑ Asians ❑ Pacific Islanders 0 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. MidPort Boulevard is a public street and as such, is accessible by all who choose it use it. To that end, the extension of MidPort Boulevard will not have a disproportionate or unique impact on minority persons. I hereby certify that the informat A./on this form is c pl e 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 individual with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual. "bisability"does not include any of the following: (a) Homosexuality or bisexuality. (b) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not 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. "State Agency," as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, means a department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency or authority of the state of Iowa. 10 CERTIFICATION 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 government(s). I understand the attached RESOLUTIONS) binds the participating local governments to assume responsibility for adequate maintenance of any new or improved city streets or secondary roads. I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that any award of RISE funds; any subsequent letting of contracts for design, construction, reconstruction, improvement or maintenance; or the furnishing of materials therefore; shall not involve direct or indirect interest, prohibited by Iowa Code Section 15A.2, 314.2, 362.5 or 331.342, of any state, county, or city official, elective or appointive. Any award of RISE funding or any letting of a contract in violation of the foregoing provisions shall invalidate the award of RISE funding and authorize a complete recovery of any funds previously disbursed. I understand that, although this information is sufficient to secure a commitment of funds, a firm contract between the applicant and the Department is required prior to the authorization of funds. Represe ting the Sign .d City of Waterloo, Iowa g(2"13i2at Ernest G. Clark, Mayor 8-23-10 Typed Nome and Title Attested: Sig tare n n Suzy Schares, City Cler Date Signed Typed Date 19)3�ty Date Signed 8-23-10 Typed Name and Title Typed Date 5 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-767 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA APPROVING A RISE APPLICATION FOR COMPETITIVE RATING FUNDING FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO AFFIX HIS SIGNATURE TO SAID APPLICATION AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSURANCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAME, AND ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY FOR MIDPORT BOULEVARD. WHEREAS, the continued development of MidPort America is a critical component of the City of Waterloo's efforts to retain and attract quality jobs to the area; and WHEREAS, the extension of MidPort Boulevard has been identified as a necessary to continued development in MidPort America; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, to avail itself of financial assistance through the RISE Program as administered by the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT); and WHEREAS, the RISE application best addresses the needs of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA, as follows: (1) The RISE application for the construction of 700 feet of MidPort Boulevard is hereby approved and endorsed by the City Council of Waterloo, Iowa as necessary to meet current needs and to assist in the continued expansion of MidPort America. (2) The street will be dedicated to public use and will be adequately maintained by the City of Waterloo. (3) The City assures the IDOT that funds for the local match of 50 percent of the eligible project costs have been committed to the RISE project. (4) The Mayor is hereby designated as the official representative of the City and is further hereby directed and authorized to affix his signature to said application and certain State assurances in conjunction with same. Resolution No. 2010-767 Page 2 Passed and adopted this 23rd day of August, 2010. Vated ATTEST: l Arta/0 Suzy% Shares; CMC City Clerk Ernest G. Clark, Mayor