HomeMy WebLinkAboutBlack Hawk Gaming Association-Grant Application-03.24.2008 (2) BLACK HAWK COUNTY GAMING ASSOCIATION
GRANT APPLICATION
COVER PAGE
Date Application Received: Grant Number:
(Office Use) (Office Use)
1. Name of Organization: City of Waterloo Leisure Services
2. Mailing Address: 1101 Campbell Avenue Waterloo, IA 50701
3. Telephone: (319) 291-4370 Federal Tax ID Number: 42-6005327
4. Email Address: paul.hutinq(cr�waterloo-ia.orq
5. Contact Person/Phone Number: Paul Hutinq, (319) 291-4370
6. Amount of Funding Requested From BHCGA: $730,000
7. I have read the "Funding Guidelines & Procedures" document. (INITIAL)
8. You must list a title and brief description of the project/program for which
funding is requested in the space below. ( In addition, a one-page addendum
describing your proposal in more detail may be attached.) Include in this
description how this project will provide property tax relief, capital improvements
and/or charitable services.
Downtown Waterloo: Creabe.Play.Imagine.Splash.Explore.Perform.
It's a nice, summer evening. Your family just enjoyed an afternoon of interactive fun at the Phelps
Youth Pavilion, lunch at Doughy Joey's and is looking for one more nearby activity to complete your
family fun day. The perfect solution: just blocks away, you decide to splash around at Mark's Park to
let the kids cool down from the summer heat, and then end your day with a relaxing outdoor concert
at the Amphitheatre overlooking the Cedar River. This is the vision of the Cedar Valley River
Renaissance project: to create an innovative place for generations of families to play, explore, and
create. Two essential elements of this project, Mark's Park and the Amphitheatre, will help bring to
fruition that vision. These areas, together with the new Phelps Youth Pavilion, Cedar River Plaza,
Riverwalk Loop, and enhancements to the nearby recreational trails, will truly enhance the quality of
life for Cedar Valley residents and create new visitor attractions for the Cedar Valley area. This
project has the power to reach a population as diverse as the community it will serve...young
children, singles, married couples, school-age kids, veterans, seniors, nearby residents, tourists,
ethnically diverse populations, and more. The Downtown Waterloo project is a charitable service to
the community, as it will provide free, public play spaces and major capital improvements to the
downtown area. It will be transformational for the Cedar Valley, truly enhancing the downtown area to
become a destination location.
Required Signatures:
Applicant's Name (PRINT)
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Chief Executive Officer (PRINT) Chairper n of Board irectors (PRINT)
Chief Executive Icer Chairperson of Board of Directors
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Project Budget
Downtown W a to r I o o: Create.Play..knagine.Splash.Explore.Perform.
The City of Waterloo Leisure Services s asking consideration of Black Hawk County
Gaming Association to support the development of Mark's Park and the Amphitheatre in the
new Cedar Valley River Renaissance Project. Below outlines the direct costs associated
with this project.
Total Project Expense Budget
Project ' Matching BHCGA
Ex enses Funds Request
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Mark's Park $450,000 $200,000 $250,000
Rick&Cathy 8.5%of
Young project budget
Equipment $165,000 and additional
Splash Pad $90,000 private donations
Play Equipment $75,000
Construction $261,000
Excavation & Fill $20,000
Concrete Retaining Walls $105,200
Concrete Slab $16,200
Railing Systems $10,500
Rubber Safety Surfacing $50,400
Pluming to Site $10,000
Site Electrical/Lighting $10,000
$15,000
Landscaping/Site Furniture
Contingency (10%) $23,700
Design Fees $24,000
Amphitheatre $2,480,000 $2, , $480,000
Vision
000 Iowa000 j 16.4%of
Construction: funds and Stage,Plaza,Seating $2,000,000 GO Bonds project! budget
Structure:Foundation,Superstructure,Roof $300,000
Electrical $50,000
Stage Equipment $50,000
Design/Engineering/Contingency $80,000
Total Project Budget: $2,930,000 $2,200,000 ; $730,000
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Narrative
A. State problem addressed by the project or program and describe the need for service.
Both Mark's Park and the Amphitheatre will fulfill unmet needs in downtown Waterloo by
providing unique, family-friendly spaces in the heart of the city. There are a great number of
family neighborhoods and elementary schools in the downtown area, and yet there is not a
nearby public playground area with fun, safe equipment for children to enjoy. Combining a
splash park with an amphitheatre performance venue will offer nearby residents and visitors of
all ages and interests a creative outlet in a fun, safe, and accessible outdoor location.
Downtown Waterloo is getting a facelift and will soon be a cultural, entertainment and
recreational hotspot for residents and tourists alike. With downtown traffic already on the rise
and new attractions such as the Phelps Youth Pavilion and Grout Museum expansion, now is
the ideal time to capitalize on that success and offer those patrons another destination location.
Potential and current visitors don't realize that downtown Waterloo offers numerous activities
for an afternoon, all-day or all-weekend excursion. Mark's Park and the Amphitheatre are the
perfect elements to compliment and augment the downtown riverfront enhancements.
B. Describe the goals and objectives of the project or program.
The primary goals of this project are to create [1] a more beautiful and animated downtown,
[2] new activities for tourists and residents, and [3] a creative and innovative environment for
patrons to enjoy. As part of the Cedar Valley River Renaissance project, Mark's Park and the
Amphitheatre will become visitation anchors that will enhance the quality of life for Cedar Valley
residents and create new visitor attractions for the region. The unique design of Mark's Park,
featuring play and splash equipment, will make it an appealing destination for all ages. The
park will complement the family-friendly Phelps Youth Pavilion, and will be a safe, comfortable
place for parents and children to gather. Additionally, the Park is adjacent to the proposed
Riverwalk Loop, making it an important rest stop along the downtown nature trail system.
Families can bike, hike or roilerblade the 3-mile loop and stop to cool off, rest and relax at
Mark's Park with scenic views of and access to the Cedar River. The Amphitheatre will provide
an outdoor performance venue also on the banks of the River. Mark's Park and the
Amphitheatre will both be central access points for all of the exciting renaissance features in
the new downtown Waterloo, and will create entertaining outdoor fun and leisure for all visitors.
C. Describe the nature of the service to be offered and the activities, which will be
conducted to carry out the project or program.
Creating more downtown destinations for residents and tourists is vital to the success of the
Cedar Valley River Renaissance Project. Two important elements of downtown Waterloo's
enhanced riverfront are Mark's Park and the Amphitheatre, both of which will engage and
entice people to relax, play and simply put: have fun. Situated in downtown Waterloo's Cultural
District, Mark's Park and the Amphitheatre will be walkable, mixed-use common areas that will
serve as anchors for economic development.
Mark's Park, to be located adjacent to the US Bank building on the upper plaza will be a 4,200
square-foot splash park where spraying and shooting water and climbing structures will become
a great place for outdoor kid and family fun. The park will offer scenic and recreational
opportunities to residents and visitors with its interactive splash features, nearby performances
in the Amphitheatre, river access, and connections to the Riverwalk Loop. Mark's Park will help
create a space that supports the community's revitalized identity and provide recreation and
entertainment for all ages. Mark's Park and Amphitheatre plaza will become popular gathering
places. With benches and rest areas, the park and plaza area will be the stop and relax
location of the Renaissance area.
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Just yards away from Mark's Park will be the 15,000 square foot Amphitheatre at the Cedar
River's edge. Seated on the south side of the Cedar River bank, hundreds of people will enjoy
concerts, rallies, theatrical performances, and movies on the Amphitheatre stage. This outdoor
entertainment venue that overlooks the river is an ideal setting for family fun. The stage area
will be configured to allow '`or small ensembles/performances, but be flexible enough to
accommodate large performance groups, such as orchestras and theatre productions. The
seating area will be constructed within the existing flood control levee and will be accessible
from both the upper and lower plaza areas.
Both the Amphitheatre and Mark's Park will be anchors in the entertainment and cultural district
that will reconnect downtown Waterloo to the Cedar River. There is a multi-hued, multi-lingual
population in downtown Waterloo that craves nearby social opportunities for their families. The
additions of Mark's Park and the Amphitheatre to downtown Waterloo will truly make it a
destination location. Please see the attached one-page addendum for further details and
rendered photos.
D. Provide the beginning and ending dates for this project or program.
The infrastructure construction (i.e. digging, laying water foundations and piping) will begin in
July 2008, with all elements of the Cedar Valley River Renaissance project to be complete by
the end of the 2009 calendar year.
E. Provide estimates of the number of people to be served by this project or program.
Members of the Cedar Valley River Renaissance team project 1.5 million visitors to the newly
enhanced downtown area in its first three years of operation. In 2006, over 663,000 visitors
(not including festivals or sporting event attendees) visited Waterloo, with over 319,000
specifically visiting downtown Waterloo. With the completion of the Renaissance projects,
including Mark's Park and the Amphitheatre, and the nearby attractions of the Phelps Youth
Pavilion, Grout Museum expaision, and Young Arena, the 1.5 million-visitor projection is very
attainable.
F. Describe how you will evaluate the success of the project or program.
The number of visitors to the downtown area where Mark's Park and the Amphitheatre will be
situated will determine the success of this project. With both features being public spaces, it
will be difficult to obtain exact attendance figures, but periodic walk-throughs of the plaza area
and attendance figures from performances booked in the amphitheatre will be used to
determine how well the spaces are being utilized. Comments and feedback from the
community will also be an important assessment tool, giving the City immediate feedback from
those utilizing the space. Furthermore, this project is not static; both elements will continually
be analyzed to ensure both residents' and tourists' experiences are enjoyable.
G. If this project or program is ongoing,what are future sources of revenue to support this
proposal? N/A
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Leisure Services: Mission Statement and Description of Services
The City of Waterloo Leisure Services Commission is dedicated to improving the
quality of life for all citizens by providing the best possible recreational activities,
special events, facilities, and services that encourage lifelong learning, fitness and
fun. The Commission strives to provide an enjoyable outdoor environment with top
quality parks, preserves, golf courses, recreational trails, and a healthy urban forest
resource.
Board of Directors&Officers: Leisure Services Commission
Sheryl Annette
David Buck, Chair
Edgar Cunningham Jr.
Bob Frost
Christine Handfelt
Aundra Meeks
Sharon Samec
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31-oia STATE OF IOWA
825-02c5 SALES TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
CPF-30915
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O Manufacturer 0 Lessor 0 Qualifying Farm Machinery/Equipment
❑ Private Nonprofit Educational Institution 0 Qualifying Industrial Machinery/Equipment
0 Governmental Agency (including public schools) 0 Qualifying Replacement Parts
O Qualifying Residential Care Facility 0 Qualifying Computer
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LEISURE SERVICES COMMISSION
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WATERLOO, IA 50701
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Leisure Services Budget Performance Report
Month End February 2008
Activity Amended Budget YTD Expenditures: Used
Parks
Personal Services 1 $1,537,2691 $984,375 64.0%
Contractual services $236,900 $130,825 55.2%
professional/technical services $252,650 $184,764 73.1%
$2,026,819 $1,299,964 64.1%
44.4% 44.9%1
Projects
Personal Services $13,320 $7,641, 57.4%
Contractual services $1,550 $1,4391 92.8%
professional/technical services $191,863 $67,497 35.2%
capital outlays $14,960 $22,460 150.1%
$221,693 $99,037 44.7%
4.9% 3.4%
Downtown Area Maintenance
Personal Services $72,485 $48,413 66.8%
Contractual services $1 I $212 21170.0%
$72,486 $48,624, 67.1%
1.6% 1.7%1
Golf Courses
Personal Services $797,603 $498,958 1 62.6%
Contractual services $113,555 $53,238 46.9%
professional/technical services $127,550! $53,348 41.8%
$1,038,708 $605,544 58.3%
22.7% 20.9%
Golf Course Improvements
Contractual services $1,025. $385 37.6%
professional/technical services $30,3951 $29,070 95.6%
$31,420 $29,455 93.7%
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Sports &Youth Services
Personal Services $377,083 $279,384 74.1%
Contractual services $41,950 $28,731. 68.5%
professional/technical services $104,805. $52,4441 50.0%
$523,838 $360,559 68.8%
11.5% 12.5%,
Municipal Stadium
Young Arena
Personal Services $325,937 $235,427 72.2%
Contractual services $160,700 $96,489 60.0%
professional/technical services $164,850' $117,007 71.0%
$651,487 $448,923 68.9%
14.3% 15.5%
Total Expenses $4,566,450 $2,892,106 63.3%
Eight Months
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Leisure Services Budget Performance Report
Activity Amended Budget YTD Revenue I Used
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Revenue
Leisure Services-Parks $30,350 $74,941 I 246.9%
Leisure Services Projects $221,693 $61,347 27.7%
Golf Courses ! $1,031,679 $363,036 35.2%
Golf Course Improvements $31 420 $4,5871 14.6%
Sports &Youth Services $261,285! $116,037! 44.4%
Young Arena $586,500 $473,154' 80.7%
Total Revenue $2,162,927 $1,093,102 50.5%
Total Expenses less Revenue $2,403,523 $1,799,004 j
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Total Expenses by Type Budget! Actual
Personal Services $3,123,697 $2,054,198: 71.0%
Contractual services $555,681. $311,319! 10.8%
professional/technical services $872,113 $504,130 17.4%
Capital outlay $14,960' $22,460 0.8%
$4,566,451 $2,892,106
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Black Hawk County Gaming Association & Isle of Capri: Recognition
Leisure Services will gratefully publicize the Black Hawk Gaming Association and Isle of Capri's
support of this project in a variety of ways. You would receive recognition to the public during the City
Council meeting where they accept your grant donation. Your support will also be detailed in a press
release distributed to local and regional media contacts. These recognition components, coupled
with the other downtown revitalization projects you are supporting, will brand your organization as a
very community-minded business that is focused on enhancing the quality of life in the Cedar Valley.
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