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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIDOT - RISE grant app - Shaulis Rd - 8/26/19Form 260003 (04-18) GENERAL INFORMATION OlOWADOT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR RISE: COMPETITIVE RATING FUNDING for Local Development Projects 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 Number319-291-4366 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 Telephone Number E-mail State ZIP Code Project Title Shaulis Road Improvements - Lost Island Theme Park Please complete the following: The proposed project is on a: ® City Street. ❑ Secondary Road. ❑ Primary Road. (Length of Project in feet: If a Primary Road is involved, indicate the desired RISE funding source. ❑ City ❑ County ❑ State The proposed project involves: ❑ Development of a new road. ® Improvement of an existing road. ❑ Both Has any part of this Development or Roadway Project been started? If yes, please explain: ❑ Yes ❑j No Is the development area an Iowa Certified Site? Is the development area an Iowa Certified Site? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Yes ❑ No Date Certified: Has an application been submitted to the IEDA for the development ❑ Yes ❑. No Date Submitted: area to be reviewed and certified as an Iowa Certified Site? 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 PROJECT INVESTMENT INFORMATION Estimated Total Capital Investment ("Total capital investment" is defined in the Administrative Rules. Please attach a breakdown by major item, such as land, improvements to land, buildings, equipment, and utilities. The cost of the roadway project, excluding RISE funds requested, should be included in these figures.) Private Investment Public Investment Total Cost of Roadway Project $ $100,000,000.00 RISE Funds requested for Rroadway Project $ List below the source and amount of the matching funds available for the roadway project (assured or anticipated). 2. 3. 4. Source Amount Assured? DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL INFORMATION This roadway project involves: ® Attracting a new development. ❑ Expanding an existing development. ❑ Retaining an existing development. ❑ Improving access to an existing development. ❑ Other (specify). Please identify the type(s) of development to be supported with the RISE project. (Be as specific as possible. New Theme Park. The area is was recently rezoned from A-1 (Agricultural) to C -P (Planned Commercial). Does the roadway project involve relocation of economic activity from elsewhere in Iowa? ❑ Yes ❑i No If yes, please explain. What is the status of the economic development or activity to be supported by the RISE -funded roadway? (Please check the appropriate answer(s).) ® Applicant has a firm commitment for a new economic development, or expansion or retention of an existing development. (See required documentation - Item G.) ❑ Applicant is negotiating with a specific firm(s) concerning a location, expansion, or retention decision. (See required documentation - Item G.) ❑ Development area is an Iowa Certified Site. (See required documentation - Item L.) ❑ Applicant has applied to IEDA for the development area to be reviewed and certified as an Iowa Certified Site and certification is pending. (See required documentation - Item L.) ❑ Negotiations are not underway, but applicant is seeking a specific type(s) of economic development for the site. ❑ Applicant is preparing or improving access to a site where future, unspecified development can occur. ❑ Applicant is improving access to an existing development that has no immediate plans for expansion. ❑ Other (please describe). Page 2 of 6 DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL INFORMATION (continued) Please estimate the number of permanent, direct jobs created and/or retained as a result of this project. (These numbers should not include construction or indirect "multiplier" jobs.) Total Direct Jobs Created Initial Jobs (within the first three years) Other Future Jobs (beyond first three years) Total Direct Jobs Retained 14 14 $0.00 If this roadway project supports a tourism or recreational development, please estimate the amount of visitors. Please estimate the number of acres (by type of development) that will be directly served by the RISE -funded roadway. Type of Development Served Current Estimated Increase Overnight Visitors 1,200 3,000 Day Visitors from 100 or more miles away 76,000 190,000 Day Visitors from less than 100 miles away 34,000 85,000 Please estimate the number of acres (by type of development) that will be directly served by the RISE -funded roadway. Type of Development Served Acres Currently Developed Total Usable Acres Industrial/Manufacturing Commercial/Office/Retail/Wholesale Park/Tourist/Recreational 0 159 Other Unknown LOCAL COMMITMENT AND INITIATIVE INFORMATION Please indicate whether the following non -roadway factors intrinsic to the success of the development are in place: Yes No Land Assembled and Available for Sale or Lease ❑i ❑ Zoning Suitable for Proposed Use ❑� ❑ Water ❑� ❑ Sanitary Sewer ❑j ❑ Sewage Treatment Capacity ❑i ❑ Storm Drainage ❑i ❑ Electricity Gas Telephone Permits (if applicable) Labor Force Training (if applicable) Public Transit, Ride Share availability (for projects expecting 50+ employees) Rail Service (if applicable) Other (Please describe., If "No" is checked for any of the above, please describe what arrangements are being made for providing land, utility or other necessary services. Please describe what economic development/marketing activities the applicant has been involved in within the recent past. For example, state whether the applicant has a local economic development organization or belongs to an area economic development organization. If so, state the name, address and contact person for each group. Also, describe the activities and accomplishments of the organization(s) such as the number of firms contacted, the volume of promotional materials mailed, the number of jobs or visitors attracted, and the number of dollars invested. Experience Waterloo — the City's convention and visitors bureau — plays a heavy role in enhancing and promoting attractions. Experience Waterloo looks to establish co -marketing opportunities with Lost Island Theme Park in an effort to fully integrate the attraction within the $360 million Cedar Valley tourism sector, the 5th largest tourism market in the state of Iowa. Waterloo contracts with Grow Cedar Valley to assist with marketing economic development opportunities. Lost Island Theme Park will work closely with Experience Waterloo and Grow Cedar Valley to promote the new attraction, and to market job openings created by the project. The developer estimates 14 full-time, year-round positions and 260 part-time/full-time seasonal positions to be created. TRANSPORTATION NEED INFORMATION Is the need for the roadway improvement identified by local plans, capital improvement programs, or other adopted local priorities? (Please explain.) Development of this site is identified in the City of Waterloo's Capital Improvements Program. The transportation components identified in the application are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Black Hawk County MPO 2045 Long -Range Transportation Plan. Specifically, the project relates to the goals to "support an efficient transportation system" and provide a high degree of multimodal accessibility and mobility". The project is also supported by the FAST Act planning factors to "support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency", "increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight", and "enhance travel and tourism". DOCUMENT INFORMATION The following documents must be attached to this application. In the upper right-hand corner of each document, write the letter (shown below) which the document supports. (Please refer to the general instructions for an explanation of each item.) Please check that the following items are attached: Ei A. A NARRATIVE describing the proposed total economic development and how the RISE project will support the development. 11 B. A RESOLUTION or resolutions approved by the participating local governments. CI C. A NARRATIVE assessing existing conditions, outlining the proposed concept of the roadway project, and providing adequate transportation justification. 0 D. A MAP identifying the location of the roadway project; a plat and zoning map of the proposed land development. Q E. A SKETCH PLAN of the project. I F. A TIME SCHEDULE for the roadway project, and other development as appropriate. O G. A LETTER OF COMMITMENT from the business or developer if the applicant indicates a firm commitment exists or negotiations are underway (if applicable). O H. An ITEMIZED BREAKDOWN of total roadway project costs. The attached form must be used. O I. A NARRATIVE describing the associated economic development and jobs (if applicable). ❑� J. DOCUMENTATION that the proposed road project and economic development are consistent with any regional or metropolitan area long-range transportation plans in effect for the RISE project location. ❑ K. A NARRATIVE if the project involves the remediation or redevelopment of a brownfield site (if applicable). ❑ L. A LETTER OF CERTIFICATION from the Iowa Economic Development Authority declaring the development area is an Iowa Certified Site or a NARRATIVE of certification status (if applicable). Q M. MINORITY IMPACT STATEMENT completed and signed. Page 3 of 6 DOCUMENT INFORMATION (Continued) 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 Quentin Hart Signature in ink Mayor, City of Waterloo Attested Kelley Felchle U Date 2-L 2_4:A9 Typed Name and Title Date City Clerk, City of Waterloo gna ure in inkDate P, 2L 2-6 ) Typed Name and Title Date &IOWAD0T 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 ❑ Pacific Islanders ❑ American Indians ❑ Blacks ❑ Latinos ❑ Asians ❑ 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 ❑ Pacific Islanders ❑ American Indians 0 Blacks ❑ Latinos ❑ Asians ❑ 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 improvements to an existing public street that will be open and accessible to all persons. Accordingly, the proposed project is not expected to have a disproportionate or unique impact on any 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.