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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRISE Application(Marnie Avenue) - 8/27/2018 Form 260002 (03-18) CJ10WA00T APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR (RISE): IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY PROJECT FUNDING GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Before preparing this application, please read the RISE program Administrative Rules. The rules describe the types of RISE projects. 2. This application form is for Immediate Opportunity projects. Immediate Opportunity project funding is intended only for those instances where a quick commitment of RISE funds is needed to influence a decision to locate or expand. 3. The RISE program shall be targeted toward value-adding activities to provide maximum economic impact to the state. Value-adding activities feed new dollars into the economy. As these dollars are circulated, the state experiences economic growth. Residential and retail development, local government facilities, local public schools, locally oriented business services, commercial and personal services are generally not value-adding activities and will rarely meet the intent of the program. However, value-adding activities could include industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and profession office (nonpersonal service) developments. 4. Only city and county governments may apply for Immediate Opportunity project funding; applications may be submitted at any time. Cities and counties may apply for RISE funds for use on city street, secondary road, primary road, state park road, or county conservation parkway projects. Joint applications submitted by two or more local governments must specify a lead agency and list all participating jurisdictions. The application should be signed by the mayor or chairperson of the board of supervisors of the local government submitting the application. 5. If the proposed project will include improvements to a primary road (Iowa Department of Transportation jurisdiction) or if the proposed project will provide ingress/egress to/from a primary road, the applicant is encouraged to contact the responsible Iowa DOT district office as soon as possible to inquire about work in the right of way permit and access requirements. The district office may require a traffic impact study to determine appropriate improvements on the primary roadway required by the proposed project. 6. The completed application form must be typewritten, and information must be clear, concise, and accurate. Photocopies of this form may be used by applicants. If the space provided for an answer is inadequate, please attach additional pages. 7. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the Iowa Transportation Commission for funding, but may be completed and resubmitted.All information submitted as part of this application, as well as any additional information by the department, will be used to evaluate the application. The information will not be routinely supplied to persons outside the department. 8. Complete applications that meet the threshold criteria will be presented at the next Commission meeting following a reasonable review period. 9. Funds may be requested and committed as either a loan or grant, or a combination loan and grant. 10. In order to be considered for a funding commitment, an application must meet all of the threshold criteria, which are summarized below. Please refer to the Administrative Rules for the complete statement of each threshold requirement. a. The project must be related to an immediate, nonspeculative opportunity for permanent job creation or job retention. The applicant should be in the process of negotiating a location or retention decision with a developer or firm. b. The applicant must demonstrate that an immediate funding commitment is essential to the job creation or job retention activity being supported. c. The applicant should demonstrate that necessary arrangements have been made for nonroadway factors essential for the proposed job creation or job retention activity. d. There must be at least 20 percent non-RISE financial participation in each roadway project. This participation may include cash, net present value of loan repayment, Surface Transportation Program or other federal aid, or design engineering services. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain funding from sources other than RISE. e. There must be a strong likelihood that the total development, including the roadway project, can be completed in a timely manner. It is up to the applicant to identify a time schedule and maintain it. The Commission may withdraw funding if time schedules have been misrepresented or have not been maintained. 11. Projects that do not qualify for immediate funding because they do not meet the threshold vriteria may be resubmitted under the Local Development procedure. Immediate Opportunity project applications may, at the discretion of the Commission, be considered as applications for Local Development projects. Applicants who receive funding will be contacted by department staff for purposes of evaluating both compliance with the project agreement and overall program effectiveness. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION The following documents must be attached to the application form. In the upper right corner of each documentation, please write the letter(shown below)that the document supports. A. A resolution approved by the local government. The resolution must: a. Endorse the project. b. Certify an immediate, nonspeculative opportunity exists for permanent job creation or job retention. State the city or county is currently negotiation with a specific developer. (The developer's name may be withheld, if necessary.) State RISE funding is essential to the job creation or job retention effort. c. State why an immediate RISE program commitment is necessary to the proposed development. Indicate what would happen if a commitment of RISE funding for the proposed road project was not immediately available. d. State the roadway involved in the project is currently or will be dedicated to public use. e. State the proposed jurisdictional responsibility for the new or improved roadway, and state that the roadway will be adequately maintained. Note: If a joint application is submitted, resolutions from all participating local governments shall be included in the application submitted by the lead agency. The additional resolutions must address items a, d, and e (stated above) as they pertain to the roadway project in their jurisdiction. B. A narrative describing the potential economic development and its transportation relationship to the proposed roadway project. The narrative should address past and anticipated growth for the development, and the amount and type of traffic generated by this growth. Letters of commitment or support from the developer and area economic development organizations are encouraged but not required. C. A narrative assessing existing conditions, outlining the concept of the proposed roadway project, and providing adequate and reasonable transportation justification. ("Transportation justification" is defined in the Administrative Rules as"the reasons given for a project from an engineering standpoint."The justification should address the current condition of existing roadways or bridges, the relationship of the project to connecting roads, anticipated total traffic, anticipated large truck traffic, proposed major design features, roadway function, and the reason the proposed alternative was selected over other alternatives.) D. A readable area map identifying the general area, and the location of both the roadway project and the associated economic development. The map should be approximately to scale and should show existing corporate limits. E. A plan and typical cross section of the roadway project with sufficient detail to allow preliminary cost estimates to be made. ii F. A time schedule for the total development, including the roadway project. It is up to the applicant to identify the time schedule and be able to maintain it. G. Assurance of at least 20 percent non-RISE financial participation in the roadway project. This should be shown by a letter certifying the commitment of such funds. As a minimum, a statement guaranteeing non-RISE funding participation may be included in the resolution(s)from the participating local government(s). H. Documentation that arrangements have been made for nonroadway factors intrinsic to the success of the development. Specifically, this must include provisions for labor training, zoning, sewer, water, financing, and permits. I. An itemized breakdown of total capital investment, including the source of funding (public or private)for each major item. Total capital investment includes investment (anticipated or underway)for infrastructure to serve the development, and other capital investment (anticipated or underway) associated with the proposed new development. Infrastructure includes water, electricity, natural gas, telephone, storm sewer, and non-RISE facilities. For purposes of this application, total capital investment should not include any investment(RISE or otherwise) in the roadway project. J. An itemized breakdown of total roadway project costs; the attached form must be used. If more than one jurisdiction is involved, a separate breakdown must be included for costs incurred in each jurisdiction. K. Each business to be directly assisted by the economic development project must prepare a narrative discussing the associated economic development and jobs. L. Documentation that the proposed roadway project and economic development are consistent with any regional or metropolitan area long-range transportation plans in effect for the RISE project location. This can be fulfilled by a letter(s)from the regional or metropolitan planning organization(s). The general instructions (above) are for your information only and do not need to be returned with your completed application. Submit the application and all attachments in duplicate to: RISE Program: Immediate Opportunity Office of Systems Planning Iowa Department of Transportation 800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 If you have any questions, please call 515-239-1664. iii Form 260002 (3-18) GOIDWADOT APPLICATION FORM FOR RISE: IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY PROJECT FUNDING GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant Name(City or County of):Waterloo Contact Person (Name and Title): Noel Anderson,Community Planning and Economic Development Director Street Address and/or Box Number: 715 Mulberry St City: Waterloo State:IA ZIP Code: 50703 Telephone Number:319-291-4366 E-mail: noel.anderson@waterloo-ia.org If more than one agency or organization is involved in this project,please state the highway authority,contact person,mailing address,and telephone number of the second agency.(Attach an additional page if more than two agencies are involved.) City or County of: Contact Person (Name and Title): Street Address and/or Box Number: City: State: ZIP Code: Telephone Number: E-mail: Project Title:Marnie Avenue-Cedar Valley Crossing Was this application discussed with or reviewed by Iowa Department of Transportation district office staff? ❑ Yes ❑ No Have you applied for funding from the Iowa Department of Economic Development?If yes, please explain ❑ Yes ❑m No the source and conditions. Please complete the following. The proposed project is on a: ® City Street. ❑ Secondary Road. ❑ Primary Road. The proposed project involves: ® Development of a new road(length in feet: 1,066 �. ❑ Improvement of an existing road(length in feet: ). ❑ Both. The proposed project involves: ❑ Expanding an existing development. ® Attracting a new development. ❑ Retaining an existing development. Has any part of this development or roadway project been started?If yes, please explain. ❑ Yes ❑. No Does the project involve relocation of economic activity from elsewhere in Iowa? If yes, please explain. ❑ Yes ❑. No This application is for RISE funding as a: ❑ Loan. ® Grant. ❑ Combination. If this application is for a loan or combination loan and grant, please state the proposed terms of repayment(include the amount of principal to be repaid, proposed interest rate, length of repayment, etc.). If this application is for funding for two or three program years, please specify the amount of funding requested for each year. First Year$ Second Year$ Third Year$ Page 1 ROADWAY PROJECT COST INFORMATION Please attach an itemized breakdown as Item J. RISE funds requested for Roadway Project $ $504,316.00 Non-RISE funds available for Roadway Project $ $126,079.00 List below the source and amount of these non-RISE Roadway Funds: Source Amount Assured? City of Waterloo,General Obligation Bonds $126,079.00 2. 3. 4. Total Cost of Roadway Project $ $630,395.00 (The RISE funds requested and the non-RISE funds available should equal the Total Cost of Roadway Project.) TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (For purposes of this application, total capital investment should not include any investment in the roadway project. Please attach an itemized breakdown as Item I.) Capital Investment from private sources(non-roadway) $ Capital Investment from public sources(non-roadway) $ Total Capital Investment $ ESTIMATED PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE The type of development involved is: ❑ Industrial/Manufacturing. ❑ Construction/Office/Wholesale. ❑ Park/Tourist/Recreational. ❑ Retail. ❑ Other(specify). Please state the number of permanent, direct jobs created and/or retained as a result of this project. (Direct jobs created refer to new jobs in firms, developments, or sites specifically assisted by a RISE project but do not include construction or indirect"multiplier"jobs. Direct jobs retained do not include existing jobs unless there is an immediate threat the development will be located out-of-state, and documentation is provided.) Permanent, full-time jobs at present (Use full-time equivalents if necessary.) Initial direct jobs created (within the first three years) Future direct jobs created (beyond first three years) Total direct jobs created Total direct jobs retained Page 2 of 6 DOCUMENT INFORMATION The following documents and narratives must be submitted with this application. In the upper right corner of each document or narrative write the corresponding letter shown below. (Please refer to the general instructions for an explanation of each item.) ® A. A resolution or resolutions approved by the participating local governments. ® B. A narrative describing the potential economic development. ® C. A transportation narrative assessing existing conditions, outlining the proposed concept of the roadway project, and the location of associated economic development. ® D. A reproducible map identifying the general area,the location of the roadway project, and the location of associated economic development. ®E. A plan and typical cross section of the roadway project. ®F. A time schedule for the total development, including the roadway project. ®G. Assurance of at least 20 percent non-RISE financial participation in the project. ® H. Documentation that arrangements have been made for nonroadway factors intrinsic to the success of the development. ® I. An itemized breakdown of total capital investment(nonroadway). ® J. An itemized breakdown of total roadway project costs.The attached form must be used. ® K. A narrative describing the associated economic development and jobs.The attached form must be used. ® L. Documentation that the proposed roadway project and economic development are consistent with any regional or metropolitan area long-range transportation plans in effect for the RISE project. ® M. Completed Minority Impact Statement attached to application. 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 resolution(s)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 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. Representing the City of Waterloo Name of Applicant's Governing Authority Signed Signature in ink Date Quentin Hart,Mayor Typed Name and Title Date Attested Signature in ink bate LeAnn Even,Deputy City Clerk Typed Name and Title Date Page 3 of 6 RISE IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY APPLICATION ROADWAY PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND COST ESTIMATE (RISE-Eligible Items) Lead applicant name ROAD PROJECT DESCRIPTION Location: Length (ft.): Pavement Width(ft.): Right-of-Way Width (ft.): Pavement Type: Depth: TRAFFIC INFORMATION Present Annual Average Daily Traffic(AADT)in Percent Trucks: Present AADT in Percent Trucks: COST ESTIMATE Item Description Units Unit Cost Total Cost Right-of-May Railroad Subtotal Engineering,legal,administration(maximum 15 percent of subtotal) $0.00 Contingency(maximum 10 percent of subtotal) $0.00 Grand Total $0.00 Note: If the Roadway Project is in more than one jurisdiction, please prepare separate cost estimate forms for each portion and submit with application. RISE IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY APPLICATION ROAD PROJECT-ELIGIBLE AND INELIGIBLE ITEMS Examples of RISE-Eligible Items Storm sewer(RISE-eligible costs include the cost of construction of longitudinal and outlet storm sewers made necessary by highway construction, in the proportion that the right of way bears to the total drainage area to be served by the proposed sewers.) Right-of-Way and appraisal costs(Based on current market value;a qualified appraisal acceptable to the Iowa DOT's Office of Right-of -Way will be requested for approved projects.) Apron Hot-mix asphalt, intermediate course Backfill Hot-mix asphalt, surface course Cleaning and preparation of base Intake Clearing and grubbing Manhole Concrete pipe culvert Primer and tack coat bitumenlncidental Portland cement Contingency concrete Corrugated metal pipe culvert Removal of pavement Earth shoulder finishing Removal of existing structures Engineering, legal, administration Removal of drives Excavation Removal of sidewalk(if an integral part of the roadway) Granular surfacing of road Rolled stone base Granular surfacing of shoulders Seeding Guardrail Stabilized shoulder finishing Hot-mix asphalt, base Traffic control Examples of Ineligible RISE Items Storm sewer beyond the amount needed to drain the roadway. Any preapplication costs (except qualifying advance right of way costs to protect or preserve a project corridor. Written approval from the Iowa DOT must be obtained prior to advance right of way purchase). Donated right of way General government expenses and expenses associated with the provision of any public service Lighting energy and maintenance costs Lighting, except as an integral part of the roadway Nonroadway transportation expenditures Overhead and operating costs associated with eligible project activities Parking expenditures Pavement marking and traffic signs, except as an integral part of the roadway Purchase of furnishings, construction equipment, and personal property Routine roadway, bridge, and culvert maintenance Sanitary sewers Sidewalks, bicycle paths, and railroad-highway crossings, except when replacing or an integral part of the roadway Traffic signalization, except as in integral part of a roadway project Water mains Winter roadway and bridge maintenance DESCRIPTION OF ASSOCIATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS - ITEM K Iowa law requires a number of factors be considered in assessing applications for RISE funding.To comply with this requirement,it is necessary that applicants provide additional information about the businesses jobs that would be assisted by the requested RISE project funds.The following information must be provided for each business used to justify the project. Please note that all information supplied to the Iowa Department of Transportation is public information and cannot be held confidential. 1. Each business involved should prepare a narrative addressing the following points. The narrative should be attached to the application as"Item K." A. A description and history of the business, including the location of company headquarters, all current plants(both in-and out-of- state),and the number of full-and part-time employees at each location. B. Data supporting historical and projected growth potential. C. The hourly wages and turnover rates for each current job classification. D. The hourly wages,whether full-or part-time, expected turnover rates for each future job created. E. A description of employment conditions, including an itemized list and dollar value per employee of any job benefites,work environment, safety record, opportunity for advancement, etc. F. A list of any civil or criminal violations of state or federal law that the compnay has been charged with or convicted of during the last five years. Please include the violation and date,the agency that charged the violation,the outcome or resolution, and any penalties or settlement terms. G. Percentage of in-state suppliers. H. Iowa companies you expect to sell to that currently buy from non-Iowa companies and the percentage of your sales that will fall into this category. I. Expected impact on import substitution. (Import substitution means replacing inputs, products, or services previously provided the out-of-state locations with Iowa inputs, products, or services.) J. Other Iowa companies that could be considered as your competitors. K. Required environmental permits. 2. Briefly answer the following questions in the space provided. A. Is the company willing to give hiring preference to Iowa residents, or residents within a 30-mile radius,for the jobs created as a result of this project?Please provide a written plan describing the company's hiring procedure and priorities. B. If the company has,within three years of application for assistance, acquired or merged with an Iowa corporation or company, has it made and will it continue to make a good-faith effort to hire the workers of the merged or acquired company? C. What percentage of the company's total operating expenditures(including wages and salaries)will be spent within the state of Iowa? D. Of the total dollar amount of annual sales,what is the expected percentage of out-of-state sales? E. Are any other state funds being requested for the road or economic development project?If so, please list the source, amount requested, and purpose of funding. Q10WADOT Form 105101(3-18) Minority Impact Statement Pursuant to 2008 Iowa Acts, HF 2393, Iowa Code 8.11, all grant applications submitted to the State of Iowa that are due beginning Jan. 1, 2009, shall include a Minority Impact Statement. This is the state's mechanism for requiring grant applications 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 groups are 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 with representatives of the minority groups impacted. Indicate which groups are 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 the construction of a public street that will be open to and accessible by all persons. Therefore,this project is not expected 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 Quentin Hart Title Mayor, City of Waterloo Definitions "Minority Persons," as defined in Iowa Code 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 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. "Disability"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 8.11, means a department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency or authority of the State of Iowa.