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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This memorandum of understanding is between the City of Waterloo, Iowa hereinafter referred to
as City, and the Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments, hereinafter referred to as
INRCOG.
WHEREAS, the City wishes to engage INRCOG's grant writing services for the following
project:
Type of Grant: Statewide Enhancement
Project Description: U.S. Highway 63 Corridor Enhancements
U.S. Highway 218 to the Cedar River
INRCOG will not charge the City in advance for grant preparation services; however, in the
event that Statewide Enhancement funding is awarded for this project, INRCOG will submit a
grant preparation invoice in the amount of one and one-half percent of the funds awarded
(maximum $2,500), to be paid by the City from local funds. It is further understood that the City
will provide budget information and graphic materials necessary for the submittal of this grant
application.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, INRCOG and the City of Waterloo, Iowa have executed this
memorandum of understanding as of this 28th day of September, 2009.
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Required Documentation and Narrative Information
The following documents and narratives must be attached to this application. In the upper right-hand corner of each
document or narrative write the corresponding letter shown below.
® A. A NARRATIVE assessing existing conditions, outlining the concept of the proposed project, and providing
adequate project justification. Transportation enhancements must have a direct relationship to the
intermodal transportation system, either as it exists or as it is planned. Assess your project in regard to the
transportation system relative to its functional relationship, proximity, or impact to an existing or planned
transportation facility. Assess the value of this project from a statewide perspective and how it will be a
functional addition to the transportation system and the state as a whole if no additional development funds
are received.
® B. A MAP identifying the location of the project.
® C. A SKETCH-PLAN of the project, including cross-section for bicycle or pedestrian facilities.
® D. An ITEMIZED BREAKDOWN of the total project costs.
® E. A TIME SCHEDULE for the total project development. Funding for projects which fail to make satisfactory
progress may be rescheduled or removed from the program by the Iowa Department of Transportation.
® F. An OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT of the project from the authority to be responsible for its maintenance and
operation. The authority must provide written assurance that it will adequately maintain the completed
project for its intended public use for a minimum of 20 years following project completion.
® G. A NARRATIVE discussing the public input process that was followed and the extent to which adjacent
property owners and others have been informed of the proposed project and an assessment of their
acceptance.
The award of Statewide Transportation Enhancement(STE)funds; any subsequent funding or letting of contracts for
design, construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance; and the furnishing of materials for this project
shall not involve direct or indirect interest of any state, county, or city official, elective or appointive. All of the above
are prohibited by Iowa Code Sections 314.2, 362.5, or 331.342. Any award of funding or any letting of a contract in
violation of the foregoing provisions shall invalidate the award of Federal Statewide Transportation Enhancement
funding and authorize a complete recovery of any funds previously disbursed.
Certification
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 authority. I understand the attached OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT(S)binds the participating local governments to
assume responsibility for adequate maintenance of any new or improved facilities.
I understand that, although this information is sufficient to secure a commitment of funds, an executed contract
between the applicant and the Department is required prior to the authorization of funds.
Representing the City of Waterloo
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Timothy J.Hurley,Mayor September 28,2009
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