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HomeMy WebLinkAboutINRCOG-Grant Application-10.06.2008 aii.4(14..,,,,,...c : a /of 6.-tn ot-elci A �� ./lr�° .-®Dg o� /NY'S tern& ll'h''' ,_,...; 7-,----, I �� 5. _ September 29, 2008 r Mr. Noel Anderson Community Planning and Development INRC G 715 Mulberry .` Q( 1 ' Iowa Northland Waterloo, Iowa 50703 Regional Council Of Governments ents Dear Noel: 229 E. Park Ave. RE: Low-head Dam Safety Prvgai Appli cation Paramount Park Portage Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone 319-235-0311 Enclosed is a copy of the Low-head Dam Safety Program application prepared Fax 319 235 2s91 for the above referenced project. The application was submitted to the Iowa DNR on September 29, 2008. Please provide us with a signed resolution as soon as possible and we will forward it to the Iowa Water Trails Coordinator. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Kevin Blanshan Director of Transportation and Data Services enclosure IOWA WATER TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION Postmark Deadline: Last business day of September, 2008 PROJECT NAME: Cedar River Water Trail-Paramount Park Portage Construction APPLICANT NAME: City of Waterloo CONTACT PERSON: Noel Anderson, Community Planning&Development Director & Economic Development Director ADDRESS (street address required): 715 Mulberry Street CITY: Waterloo STATE: IA ZIP CODE: 50703 PHONE (day): (319) 291-4366 PHONE (evening) E-MAIL: noel.anderson@waterloo-ia.org IF PROJECT IS IN AN AREA CONTROLLED OR PARTIALLY RTIA_LLY CONTROLLED BY OTHER ENTITY(IES), PLEASE LIST: ORGANIZATION 1 CONTACT PERSON PHONE E-MAIL ORGANIZATION 2 CONTACT PERSON PHONE E-MAIL TOTAL IOWA DNR LOW-HEAD DAM SAFETY AMOUNT REQUESTED: $50,000.00 FUNDS SECURED FROM OTHER SOURCES: $ 85,300.00 FUNDS NEEDED FROM OTHER SOURCES: $ 0.00 TOTAL COST OF PROJECT: $ 135,300.00 TOTAL NUMBER OF TRAIL MILES TO BE CONSTRUCTED OR AFFECTED: 44 4 ATTACHMENT 13 NARRATIVE Existing Conditions: The Park Avenue Dam and the 661 Street Dam are located in downtown Waterloo and are part of the Cedar River Water Trail being developed in Black Hawk County. In total, the Cedar River Water Trail encompasses over 44 miles and includes five public agencies. To date, funding towards development of the Cedar River Water Trail has been secured via a Federal Recreational Trails grant and a Low-head Dam Safety Fund grant (January 2008). Oversight of the entire project is provided by the Black Hawk County Conservation Board in cooperation with the cities of Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Evansdale. This water trail represents a combination of signage, access improvements, dam portages and educational and marketing media. This includes the signage and portages in downtown Waterloo. A general location of the dams in relation to the county, state and city is provided for as Attachment C. Administration and development of the portage construction is being done by the City of Waterloo on behalf of the Conservation Board. Upon completion, the safety improvements to the Park Avenue Dam and the 6`1' Street Dam will enhance the overall water trail experience while alleviating dangerous safety issues. In 2005, the City of Waterloo hired McLaughlin-Rincon Engineering, a national expert in hydraulics and whitewater opportunities, to evaluate the Park Avenue Dam and the 6`h Street Dam. Though conceptual in nature, their evaluation recognized the potential of this portion of the river for a whitewater course, and the need for safe passage around the two dams. A former mill dam, the Park Avenue Dam is approximately pp tely six feet tall and creates an upstream impoundment for recreational boating. As part of Waterloo's River Renaissance (Reference Project Justification), an Obermeyer Gate System consisting of an inflatable bladder and steel gates is being retrofitted on top of the existing dam. Once complete, this will allow the city to control the upstream water elevation within two inches and will provide for an additional four feet of water upstream for recreational purposes. The 6th Street Dam is considerably lower than the Park Avenue Dam and is breached in the middle. Though knowledgeable boaters would be able to navigate the breach, the dam does serve as a hazard for inexperienced boaters. Project Concept: This project involves the construction of a series of portages as well as installation of signage to alleviate the hazards associated with the dams. A signage plan and overall location of the portages is provided in Attachment H with detailed drawings and photos included as Attachment H-1. Specifically, this application requests funding towards the construction of the Paramount Park Portage, the costs of which were not included in the January, 2008 Low-head Dam Safety Fund application. The portages are described as follows: ➢ Park Avenue Portage: Located upstream from the Park Avenue Bridge, this portage will provide a safe exit point prior to entering the strong current associated with the Park Avenue Dam. At this portage, users have two options: carry out and go up the stairs, or go under the Park Avenue Bridge via the riverwalk to put in at the Paramount Park Portage. The latter option would require users to cross over 4`11 Street, which is a two lane street with good site distance. ➢ Paramount Park Portage: This portage is necessary to prevent users from portaging across 56' Street and 6`1' Street, which are three lane streets with poor site distance. This portage is strategically located to avoid recirculating current generated by the Park Avenue Dam. Once they put in, users can either go through the breach in the 6`h Street Dam (dependent upon skill level) or utilize the 761 Street Portage being developed around the 6`i'Street Dam. 1 t � ➢ 7`h Street Portage: This portage will begin just past the 6`b Street Bridge, extend under the railroad bridge and exit via stairs across from 7th Street. Users could utilize the 6th Street Plaza for parking and use this portage as a put in point to continue their journey down the river. The total cost associated with constructing the three portages is estimated at $412,327.00 of which a Federal Recreational Trails grant in the amount of$216,480.00 and a $50,000.00 Low-head Dam Safety Grant (January, 2008) have been secured for development of the Park Avenue Portage, the 7th Street Portage and placement of the appropriate signage. The infusion of an additional $50,000.00 in Low-head Dam Safety Funds for the Paramount Park Portage will be matched with $85,300.00 from the City of Waterloo, resulting in a total local commitment of$95,847.00 for construction of all three portages. Project Justification: This project is justified based on safety, connectivity and compatibility with other plans. Safety: The hydraulic recirculation at the Park Avenue Dam and the "sticky hydraulics" as defined by McLaughlin-Rincon at the 6th Street Dam create a very dangerous situation for boaters. The Cedar River Water Trail will be utilized by numerous users with varied skill levels. Recognizing this reality, it is critical that safe passage be provided throughout the length of the trail. In addition to the portages and signage, educational material will be produced highlighting the opportunities afforded by the water trail, while detailing hazards and skill level required on various segments of the river. This material is being provided via the aforementioned Federal Recreational Trails grant. Connectivity: As previously documented, the portages are a critical component of the Cedar River Water Trail in Black Hawk County. This water trail provides connection to the Cedar Valley Paddlers Trail which is a collaborative effort of the Iowa DNR and the County Conservation Board. Opened this past summer, this 10 mile trail (8.4 water and 1.6 portage) connects the Cedar River and the lakes in George Wyth State Park and Hartman Reserve Nature Center. In addition, the portages identified in this application are part of the River Renaissance project underway in downtown Waterloo. This project includes numerous pedestrian oriented trails, the Cedar River Plaza and Amphitheatre area, the Cedar River Water Trail (including a future whitewater course), various interpretive exhibits, the Waterloo Center for the Arts, Soldiers and Sailors Park, and Young Arena. Other improvements included in the River Renaissance project include reconstruction of the Park Avenue Dam and various aesthetic treatments to the flood protection system. To date, over$19 million has been secured for the downtown River Renaissance project which includes $7.3 million from the Vision Iowa Board, $8.61 million from the City of Waterloo, $1.02 million from Black Hawk County, and $1.58 million in federal funds. Plan Compatibility: In Chapter 3 of the Iowa Trails 2000 report, titled Statewide Trails Vision, the statewide vision map outlines corridors that offer connections across the state, to other states, or from region to region. Included on this map is the entire length of the Cedar River through Black Hawk County. Also, the Cedar River Water Trail and the portages are supported by the 2006 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). This document identifies several goals and performance measures which include "meeting recreation needs by providing close-to-home opportunities", "increasing the availability of outdoor recreation resources" and "increasing the number of community-to-public land connections in the state through trail connectors(land and water)". Other information in support of this important project is provided in Attachment D, Project Selection Criteria. 2 PROJECT LOCATION MAP ATTACHMENT C z (f) y V43 = c .;r L o ,,— � ELK'UN � II p Lt w Z .o = °' w n ' z Ili Y 111 m o z ta w % La �o V3 7 0 o z,O ds, A '� , :E. o IDAHO ST + 0J�� .. .2 co CI Em vT HESS RD 00 a o Mm moo,z u $64 C E 4TH ST Qy rt y„ a z ti .,.E .� ,.�.,. ..F'� HAMMONDAVE m a> C I1 ,� O V a>P : z I !'"is I el vP KIMBALL AVE z !BURTON AVE i O P� Rd ¢Z 0 Q V25 ANSBOROUGH AVE <" WAGNERRD o CD _ yea il CV CREENHIL Q 2 O(-1 Q % I } ,,, ,> r w o C7 LEVERSEE RD E 1VA dVG D " N. I nte^ ta A :61 ,5 § ' , I fp- I / '4 - 8 i - 0 ...i =r14 t>--_____\5_,,,i_y, II Q ,, °a z a d 3 a8 wo I can 8 s S d el o V . 8 .. J° g o ; m^ § ci _ -1 Lx._ . r— .tea.L 1! 1i . I I z ATTACHMENT D APPLICATION RANKING CRITERIA: Medium projects Medium projects shall include proposal requests of$20,001 to $50,000. Eligible projects for consideration of award as a medium project shall include: • Warning signage and supporting infrastructure • Construction and engineering costs related to portage trails and modification or removal of hazardous dams. Applications will be reviewed on a 100-point scoring system. Point values have been assigned to the various questions in the application as indicated below. Applicants will receive notification of acceptance or deferral by mail or e-mail by March of each calendar year. Please be concise; limit responses to a maximum of 250 words per question. 1. Describe the level and types of public use in the vicinity of this low-head dam, the relative hazard of the dam, and how this project is expected to improved public safety. (20 points) The Cedar River is a resource available to large numbers of people, accommodating both motorized and non-motorized uses. These include water skiers, fishing boats, personal watercraft, canoes, kayaks, and inflatable watercrafts. However, the urban areas are also where hazardous dams are barriers to the water trails. The City of Waterloo hired McLaughlin-Rincon Engineering, national experts in hydraulics and whitewater opportunities, to evaluate the Park Avenue Dam and the 6th Street Dam in downtown Waterloo. The Park Avenue Dam is approximately six feet tall, creating an upstream impoundment for recreational boating. As part of Waterloo's River Renaissance (Reference Project Justification), an Obermeyer Gate System consisting of an inflatable bladder and steel gates is being retrofitted on top of the existing dam. Once complete, this will allow the city to control the upstream water elevation within two inches and will provide for an additional four feet of water upstream for recreational purposes. The 6th Street Dam is lower than the Park Avenue Dam and is breached in the middle. Though knowledgeable boaters would be able to navigate the breach, the dam does serve as a safety hazard for the inexperienced boater. The hydraulic recirculation at the Park Avenue Dam and the "sticky hydraulics" as defined by McLaughlin-Rincon at the 6th Street Dam creates a very dangerous situation for boaters. To that end,the City of Waterloo will be constructing a series of portages as well as installing signage to alleviate this safety situation. Specifics of the project are provided for in Attachment B, and include three portages strategically placed from upstream of the Park Avenue Dam to downstream of the 6th Street Dam. 2. Describe expected benefits of this project to overall stream health, fish or mussel migration and habitat (absence of specific species and expected recovery to certain stream reaches, etc.). (20 points) Though the immediate impact of this project is improving safety, future opportunities will have a positive impact on overall stream health. At present, the Park Avenue Dam serves as a barrier to fish and mussel migration on this portion of the Cedar River. Though the bladder dam concept will have a minimal positive impact on overall stream health, this will be temporary. Incorporated into the design are provisions for a future whitewater course to be constructed in the northern two bays of the dam. This involves cutting the existing dam two feet lower than the main portion of the dam, which will allow for construction of the whitewater course when funding becomes available. The whitewater course will include provisions for fish passage, which will have a positive impact, allowing for the migration of species that are so crucial to the Cedar River, including channel catfish, smallmouth bass and walleye. In addition, the fish passage will dramatically improve the native mussel population in this segment of the river and create opportunities to repopulate this segment of the river with shovelnose sturgeon, flathead catfish, sauger and freshwater drum, species that were once prevalent all along the reaches of the Cedar River,but have disappeared due to the construction of the low-head dams. 3. Describe all recreational groups affected by this project and expected recreational impacts. Is this dam on a navigable stream, and to what degree is it used for navigation? (10 points) It is unusual to find a project that has such strong support from both motorized and non-motorized river users as the Cedar River Water Trail project does in Black Hawk County. Throughout its length, the water trail accommodates motorized boats, fishing boats, and personal watercraft as well as non-motorized boats such as canoes, kayaks, inflatable watercrafts, or johnboats. Powerboaters have become strong proponents of the water trail plan through their support of planned improvements to the Park Avenue Dam in downtown Waterloo. In addition to increasing the amount of boatable water for powerboats, the dam improvements will include provisions for construction of a whitewater course, suitable for skilled paddlers. Though the Cedar River is no longer used for commercial related activities, it remains navigable for power boating, canoeing and kayaking. The portages and signage in downtown Waterloo will dramatically improve the navigability of the river for non-motorized craft. Use of the Cedar River Water Trail will be encouraged through graphics and information in handouts and on signage. Specifically, important safety information relating to the portages downtown will be developed in a brochure format and distributed to ensure safe passage of all skill levels. This educational material is being funded via the aforementioned Federal Recreational Trails grant secured for the water trail development. 4. Describe commitment and endorsements of various partners and local political entities to this project, and likelihood of successful completion of the project. Please attach letters detailing partner commitments and support from partners and supporters. If project area is not in direct and full control of the applicant, the applicant MUST submit letter agreeing to the project from partners in control or partial control of area to be eligible. (15 points) Development of the Cedar River Water Trail and the River Renaissance project represents a tremendous opportunity for cooperation among the Black Hawk County Conservation Board, the City of Waterloo, the City of Cedar Falls, the City of Evansdale, and George Wyth State Park. Other partnerships will be sought with other existing groups, such as the Cedar Trails Partnership, anglers, powerboaters, and conservation groups friendly toward the river. New partnerships with user groups, the Prairie Rapids Paddlers and the Iowa Whitewater Coalition are leading to enhanced community involvement. The City of Waterloo is in direct and full control of the dam. As part of the River Renaissance project detailed in Attachment B, the city has been in close discussions with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the past three years. Work on the flood walls and the dam have received the 404 permit and the request for a permit for the portage construction will be submitted soon. Official endorsement and letters of support for the project are attached as Attachment G. 5. Describe the planning efforts and how public input will be sought and demonstrated (i.e., public meetings, media coverage, local supporting group endorsements, etc.)? Have outside governmental staff (i.e., DNR, National Park Service, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, RC&D) or private consultants assisted a planning and design effort, and how was the public engaged? Describe the results.(10 points) The concept of Black Hawk County's Cedar River Water Trail originated locally with the citizens group, Prairie Rapids Paddlers, locally and was spurred by statewide groups, the Iowa Water p Trails Association and the Iowa Whitewater Coalition. Private citizens developed the concept, worked toward local government buy-in across five communities/agencies, and provided substantial assistance in developing technical documents, etc. Supporting groups in the development of the concept include Central Iowa Paddlers, Skunk River Paddlers, Cedar Trails Partnership, Shell Rock Outfitters, Waterloo Boats, UNI —Wellness and Recreation Services, Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau,and Waterloo Rowing Club. In addition, the development of the Cedar River Water Trail, inclusive of improving safety around the low-head dams, is a top priority identified in the Black Hawk Metropolitan Area's 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (Chapter 5-Non-Motorized), the Black Hawk County's Five-Year REAP Plan(updated in 2007)and the recently established Cedar River Initiative. Final design efforts have enlisted the assistance of local paddling groups to ensure that the portages are developed to meet safety challenges associated with this section of the river. Prior to project letting, a public hearing will be held, giving the citizens of the area another opportunity to provide comment into the development of this important project. 6. Describe funding sources that are expected to contribute to this project and detail level of confidence that each sources of funds will come to fruition (possible, expected, secured). Funds raised locally receive highest priority.(10 points) The total cost associated with constructing the three portages is estimated at $412,327.00 of which a Federal Recreational Trails grant in the amount of$216,480.00 and a $50,000.00 Low- head Dam Safety Grant (January, 2008) have been secured for development of the Park Avenue Portage, the 7th Street Portage and placement of the appropriate signage. At the time of the January, 2008 submittal, the costs associated with the Paramount Park Portage (Reference Attachment H), were not included. The Engineer's estimate for the Paramount Park Portage is $135,300.00 (Reference Attachment H), of which the city is requesting an additional award of Low-head Dam Safety Funds in the amount of$50,000.00. The infusion of additional Low-head Dam Safety Funds as requested in this application, will be matched with $85,300.00 from the City of Waterloo, resulting in a total local commitment of$95,847.00 for construction of all three portages. As shown in the attached resolution (Attachment G) the City of Waterloo is committed to completing the project and covering all additional cost above and beyond the grant monies received. In addition to the local match necessary to complete the portage construction, the City of Waterloo has invested over $8 million towards completion of the River Renaissance project as described in Attachment B, Project Justification, representing a substantial investment in the Cedar River. 7. Describe a maintenance plan and list authority(ies) to be responsible for the completed project. Projects with a planned approach to maintenance over the coming decades will receive higher priority. (10 points) The City of Waterinn's Leisure Services Department will be responsible for the maintenance of the River Renaissance project inclusive of the portages and signage addressed in this application. A letter from Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director is found in Attachment G and addresses their long term commitment to the project. ATTACHMENT E ITEMIZED COST ESTIMATE PARAMOUNT PARK PORTAGE Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Structural Concrete CY 29 $500.00 $ 14,500.00 Reinforcing Steel LBS 2,900 $ 2.00 $ 5,800.00 Steel Railing LF 100 $150.00 $ 15,000.00 Cofferdam and Causeway CY 2,000 $ 40.00 $ 80,000.00 Subtotal $115,300.00 Engineering $ 20,000.00 Total Project Costs $135,300.00 Low Head Dam Safety Fund Request $ 50,000.00 Other Funds Secured: City of Waterloo $ 85,300.00 ATTACHMENT F TIME SCHEDULE Complete Design December 2008 Project Letting April 2009 Begin Construction May 2009 Substantial Completion September 2009 The portages will be constructed in conjunction with the Park Avenue Dam improvements and river wall construction which are currently being done under a separate contract. The time schedule provided above represents the current estimate of when the river will be dewatered for this work. ATTACHMENT G RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA, APPROVING APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR LOW-HEAD DAM SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDING. WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources administers the Low-head Dam Safety Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo, in partnership with the Black Hawk County Conservation Board and other metropolitan jurisdictions, is investing in recreational improvements to the Cedar River in the form of the Cedar River Water Trail project; and WHEREAS, the development of the Cedar River Water Trail is critical to the revitalization and renewed interaction with the Cedar River in Black Hawk County; and WHEREAS, as part of the Cedar River Water Trail it is necessary to develop signage and portages relating to the Park Avenue Dam and the 6th Street Dam in downtown Waterloo; and WHEREAS, the city is applying for Low-head Dam Safety Program funds to leverage funds received from the Federal Recreational Trails program; and WHEREAS, City of Waterloo will provide the remaining local match necessary to complete this critical link in the Cedar River Water Trail. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Waterloo, Iowa, authorizes the application to be submitted to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Low-head Dam Safety Program funding. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of October, 2008. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ATTACHMENT G iiiffi 11..._,an k -,.. M ,.' R WATERLOO LEISURE SERVICES COMMISSION 1101 Campbell Ave. • Waterloo, IA 50701 • (319) 291-4370 • Fax (319) 291-4297 te � 1I00`O PAUL HUTING • Leisure Services Director Mayo,. September, 23, 2008 TIMOTHY J. HURLEY Nate Hoogeveen Water Trails Coordinator Iowa DNR COUNCIL Wallace State Office Building MEMBERS 502 E. 9th Street Des Moines, IA 50703 REGI.NALD A. SCHMITT Ward 1 Dear Mr. Hoogeveen: CAROLYN The City of Waterloo Leisure Services Department is in full support of the application for COLS Low-Head Dam Safety funds to be used for the installation of portages and signage in iVanf 2 downtown Waterloo. HAROLD GETTY This project will provide safe passage around low head dams in Waterloo, an important Ward s safety component of the 44-mile Cedar River Water Trail being developed by the Black QUENTIN M. Hawk County Conservation Board. HART Ward 4The project also will tie in well with the Downtown River Renaissance project currently RON being constructed by the City of Waterloo. That project features a riverwalk trail system, WELDER improved docking facilities, amphitheater and many other amenities along the banks of Ward 5 the Cedar River. BOB GREENWOOD After construction, our department will be coordinating ongoing maintenance of the At-Large portages and related components to ensure the facilities are in kept in good condition into STEVE the foreseeable future. SCHMITT At-Large I hope you will act favorably upon the funding application for this important project. Sincerely, #0,________ Paul Huting Director of Leisure Services CITY WEBSITE:www.ci.waterloo.ia.us WE'RE WORKING FOR YOU! An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer ATTACHMENT G _ '. .4: L_ - c „ -_, ,i ..,.., , , • ..... : . c IP u Nary # , BoA. p x. 2410 West Lone Tree Road • Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613-1096 Phone (319) 266-6813 • Fax (319) 277-1536 September 22,2008 The Honorable Tim Hurley 715 Mulberry Street Waterloo,Iowa 50703 Dear Mayor Hurley: The Black Hawk County Conservation Board fully supports the City of Waterloo's efforts to secure Low-Head Dam Safety funds towards the construction of portages and placement of signage in downtown Waterloo. As you are aware, the Conservation Board is developing a 44 mile water trail on the Cedar River that begins at Thunderwoman Park near Finchford and ends at MacFarlane Park south of LaPorte City. Ensuring safe passage around the low head dams in Waterloo and Cedar Falls is a critical component of this project. Water trail recreation both passive and active (whitewater), is gaining popularity throughout the nation in both levels of participation and casual observation. Yet, the state of Iowa is extremely limited in its ability to meet this pent up demand. As planned, the Cedar River Water Trail in conjunction with the River Renaissance improvements will dramatically increase activity along the riverfront, helping to realize the river's fullest potential as a recreational asset. Again, the Black Hawk County Conservation Board congratulates you on your efforts to provide a safe environment relating to this unique and growing form of outdoor recreation. We look forward to working with you and others to see this project to completion. S. cerely, Iz. . .gQ ern Fish,D'rector f i ATTACHMENT G Cedar Valley Paddlers Water Trails Coordinator Iowa DNR Des Moines, IA September 22, 2008 Dear Water Trails Coordinator: I am writing this letter in support of the Low-Head Dam Safety application proposed for downtown Waterloo,Iowa. My level of interest exists as I am an avid kayaker and the President of a local Paddling Club, Cedar Valley Paddlers. Although a relatively new club of two years,we have over thirty members and will continue to see large growth spurts in membership.Kayaking is one of the fastest growing recreational sports with new enthusiasts being brought to the sport at a fast rate. There has been much excitement ement in the paddling community with the new Cedar River water trail in Black Hawk County, which includes the Park Avenue and 6Ih Street Dam's in downtown Waterloo.This project will bring a great resource of local paddling options not only for the paddling members and boaters,but for the many businesses that will benefit as we will be able to acce ss the downtown ar ea from the water,thus increasing a quality of life f r o all involved in these proposed improvements. My level of concern is for the safety of the paddling/boating community and I would like to speak for them in asking for your support for the signage and portage improvements that are needed for the water trail project recently approved last year with the Federal Recreational Trail Funds. The approval of these matching funds to complete this project will ensure that safety near these dams would be of the utmost importance so I and my paddling friends would be confident in the use of the water trail areas. Thank you for the consideration. I can be reached at 319-231-0541 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Cedar Valley Paddlers Box 1422 Waterloo, Ia 50704 ATTACHMENT H Z o b<6 oN Q On q1J • / ii_ wva taaals Ni9 \; `—' f 7S HUGS WARNING /11 ¢ W p q e UI INSVM p� ac : ii 2 Y w v) o NL...„,./2 0 " = o / , e / / 13 H1tiiIO, i Y r ,-,:;.,/ .,:, e / _ I W1' ' Q - E e ao m W Q ing g f `S 5 j 639�Q .�E -O2.: T \ a Q b� oP� tx.E z I ill - V Q O d ~0 IS 1S21I3 I '..........._/'... C WARNING G P 0 Z� ¢ W O, p I Y4 4 UNINNVM n� I ---� 3nV NVllf W II \\ /7 1 O d o o WARNING la 1i y • a GNINNVM mF ATTACHMENT H-1 PORTAGE DETAILS ti s',..6.$ .7*. '---'' • -,-.? . -4..., 1 Allt.• .*., ., . ',', .=, il • , , ) - ' p .' 0 , ...P. -*f / , . 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