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Home My WebLink AboutVision Iowa-Grant Application-04.06.2009 r C�O fiez, 419- APPLICATION COVER SHEET Return Completed Application to: Vision Iowa Program Manager Iowa Department of Economic Development 200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1819 Name of Project Mark's Park and Performance Structure Date Submitted: 4/14/2009 Applicant Information (attach additional sheet for co-applicants) Name: City of Waterloo Address: 715 Mulberry St. City: Waterloo State: Iowa Zip Code: 50703 Contact Person: Paul Hutinq Title: Director of Leisure Services Address: 1101 Campbell Ave., Waterloo IA 50701 Telephone: (319) 291-4370 FAX: (319) 291-4297 E-mail PAUL.HUTING[a)WATERLOO-IA.ORG Federal Identification Number Applying as smaller population community or county: Yes X No (city population 10,000 or less, or county population in smallest one-third in the state) Project relates to (check one or more): X cultural Activity X Recreation Education X Entertainment Subrecipient Information (If Applicable) (Subrecipient means a private organization or other entity operating under an agreement or contract with a recipient to carry out a funded CAT activity— attach additional sheet for co-subrecipients): Name: Address: Contact Person: Title: Address: Telephone: FAX: E-mail Federal Identification Number Funding Information Total Project Budget $ 1,052,000 Amt. Requested from Program $ 185,000 Specify the form and amount of assistance requested in the box below: (Note: Amount should not exceed 50% of the total protect cost.) Form of Assistance Requested Amount Grant $185,000 Loan Forgivable Loan Loan Guarantee Interim Financing Other (please specify) COMMUNITY ATTRACTION AND TOURISM PROGRAM BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION Outline a brief paragraph describing the project, including its name, vertical infrastructure components, and anticipated uses. State anticipated start and completion dates. If this project is a phase of a larger project, please state its relationship to that project. The Mark's Park and Performance Structure project creates two unique spaces on the banks of the Cedar River in downtown Waterloo. Mark's Park will be a 4,200 square foot family-friendly urban park with play equipment and splash features overlooking the Cedar River. The Performance Structure will turn a planned 15,000 square foot Amphitheatre area into a true stage for concerts, shows, and exhibitions by providing a stage structure, lighting, and backdrop. These two elements have been added to the original River Renaissance project currently being implemented in Waterloo. The anticipated start date for the project is August, 2009, with completion planned for December, 2010. ACKNOWLEDGMENT, RELEASE OF INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION I acknowledge that I have read and understand the application materials and administrative rules including the provisions relating to security and contracts as noted above. Further, I give permission to the Vision Iowa board or the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) to perform due diligence, perform credit checks, contact the organization's financial institutions, and perform other related activities necessary for reasonable evaluation of this proposal. I understand that all information submitted relating to this application is a public record. I certify that all representations, warranties, or statements made or furnished in connection with this application are true and correct in all material respects. I understand that it is a criminal violation under Iowa law to engage in deception and knowingly make, or cause to be made, directly or indirectly, a false statement in writing for the purpose of procuring economic development assistance from a state agency or subdivision. Signature of applicant certifying officer or individual: a Date: -D q Signature of co-applicant or subrec:ipient certifying officer or individual: Date: Minority Impact Statement Pursuant to 2008 Iowa Acts, HF 2393, Iowa Code Section 8.11, all grant applications submitted to the State of Iowa which are due beginning January 1, 2009 shall include a Minority Impact Statement. This is the state's mechanism to require grant applicants 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). M The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique positive impact on minority persons. The project will have a unique positive Describe the positive impact expected from this project impact on several user groups. Since the Indicate which group is impacted: project will be ADA compliant, persons Women with disabilities will gain closer access to x Persons with a Disability the riverfront area than what was x Blacks previously available. The project will x Latinos also have positive impacts for the area's Asians population, which includes higher than Pacific Islanders average percentages of Blacks, Latinos, American Indians and Bosnians. The project will offer a Alaskan Native Americans free family-oriented space that will be x Other(Bosnians) beneficial to all user groups. ❑ 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 of representatives of the minority groups impacted. Indicate which group is impacted: Women Persons with a Disability Blacks Latinos Asians Pacific Islanders American Indians Alaskan Native Americans Other n 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. I hereby certify hat the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge: Name: ` — ? Title: .✓n y F I.e y r� of N , ��!��; OF WATERLOO , IOWA i►�.�.�'�1tr j CITY HALL • 715 MULBERRY ST. • WATERLOO, IA 50703 • (319) 291-4301 FAX(319)291-4286 aterl Mayor TIMOTHY J. April 6, 2009 HURLEY Ms. Alaina Santizo COUNCIL Vision Iowa Program Manager MEMBERS Iowa Department of Economic Development 200 East Grand Avenue REGINALD A. Des Moines, IA 50309-1819 SCHNIITr Ward:( CAROLYN COLE Ward 2 Dear Ms. Santizo: HAROLD GEITY The City of Waterloo does not anticipate the need to hire new staff specific to the Ward 3 Mark's Park and Performance Structure project. However, in the event that a new full- time employee is needed, this person will be provided with adequate health insurance QLENTL\ N1.HART with coverage for at least 50% of the premium for single or family policies. wad 4 RON WEEPER 1yani 5 Sincerely, BOB GREENWOOD Tim Hurley At-Large Mayor STEVE SCHMITT At-Large CITY WEBSITE: www.ci.waterloo.ia.us WE'RE WORKING FOR YOU! An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer f_� Icy CITY OF WATERLOO , IOWA IU,Ittr.� CITY HALL • 715 MULBERRY ST. • WATERLOO, IA 50703 • (319) 291-4301 FAX (319) 291-4286 �j mow... 'w.`�4 v4)fet'.w.�O O Mayor TIMOTHY J. April 6, 2009 HURLEY Ms. Alaina Santizo COUNCIL Vision Iowa Program Manager MEMBERS Iowa Department of Economic Development 200 East Grand Avenue REGINALD A. Des Moines, IA 50309-1819 SCHMrrr Ward 1 CAROLYN COLE Ward 2 Dear Ms. Santizo: HAROLD GE'ITY The City of Waterloo is the official applicant for funds from the River Enhancement Ward 3 Community Attraction and Tourism program for the Mark's Park and Performance Structure project. QUENTIN M. HART Ward 4 Thank you for the opportunity to apply and we ask the Committee to consider the Mark's Park and Performance Structure project for funding. RON WELPER Ward 5 BOB Sincerely, GREENWOOD At-Large STEVE Tim Hurley SCHMITT Mayor At-Large CITY WEBSITE: www.ci.waterloo.ia_us WE'RE WORKING FOR YOU! An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer j�� Icy CITY OF WAT O , WA ktj CITY HALL • 715 MULBERRY ST. • WATERLOO. IA 50703 • (319) 291-4301 FAX (319) 291-4286 1/110401.11.0. April 6, 2009 Mat or Ms. Alaina Santizo TIMOTHY j. Vision Iowa Program Manager HURLEY Iowa Department of Economic Development 200 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309-1819 COUNCIL MLMBERS Dear Ms. Santizo: REGINALD A. SCT-I N I ITT IVa,.d The City of Waterloo is currently being revitalized by the River Renaissance project, which is providing improved access to and recreation options for the Cedar River in CAROL downtown. Recently, the Mark's Park and Performance Structure project has been C°LE added to the overall River Renaissance to greatly enhance the riverfront area. HAROLD Mark's Park will be a unique urban park featuring state of the art play equipment and GEITY splash features. The park will be a raised structure on the top of the levee, offering a It",`] tremendous view of and connection to the Cedar River. Adjacent to the park is the TIN M. Amphitheatre area, a part of the original River Renaissance which will be under ..ART construction this summer. The Amphitheatre will accommodate thousands of people IV""'{4 for concerts, theatrical productions, and other shows and events. This project proposes EON a Performance Structure to enhance the Amphitheatre area by providing a true stage, WEEPER with a professional backdrop and lighting. IVar,1 ti Both Mark's Park and the Performance Structure will greatly enhance the lower plaza BOB area of the River Renaissance. These structures will create ties to the Cedar River by GREENWOODE At-IrarKe using it as both a feature attraction in and of itself, and as a backdrop for performances and events. The project has wide public and private support, and is requesting your STEVE financial assistance to become a reality. Mark's Park and the Performance Structure SCHMITT tc_Lrz,e, will provide extended cultural, recreational, and entertainment opportunities for downtown Waterloo and help make the riverfront area a focal point for activity. We appreciate the opportunities the River Enhancement Community Attraction and Tourism program provides and we respectfully request your financial assistance. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Tim Hurley Mayor CITY WEBSITE: www.ci.waterloo.ia.us WE'RE WORKING FOR YOU! An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer I 1 1 •