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Home My WebLink AboutEXHIBIT E-4 Exhibit "E-4" HISTOE RICAL SOCIETYof IOWA A Division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs January 9,2010 In reference to R&C: 091207071 Mr.Louis Starks Contracts and Grants Coordinator City of Waterloo 620 Mulberry St.,Carnegie Annex Waterloo,Iowa 50703 • RE: HUD—BLACK HAWK COUNTY—CITY OF WATERLOO—CDBG#M-05-DC-190206—NEW INFILL CONSTRUCTION—1016 LAFAYETTE.STREET—SEC.25,T89N-R13W Dear Mr.Starks, We have received your December 10,2009 submittal for the above-referenced federal undertaking. We make the following comments and recommendations based upon our review of this material and in accordance with section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966(16 U.S.C.470 et seq.)and its implementing regulations 36 CFR Part 800(revised effective August 5,2004). The I-Sites Archaeological Sites and Survey Databases documents the presence of two archaeological sites in close proximity to the project area of potential effects(APE). These are 13BH127,historic Euro-American Building/remains and prehistoric artifact scatter,and 13BH128 multiple component historic site. The documentation provided does not include National Register eligibility information regarding these two sites and therefore are considered"potentially eligible'. Given the proximity of documented sites to the project APE and level of earthmoving involved in the proposed infill construction,it is our consulting opinion that historic properties may be present and that the proposed federal undertaking could result in adverse effects.Therefore,we recommend that a phase I archaeological survey preceded any demolition or earthmoving activities in order to determine presence/absence of historic properties and to gauge project effects. Once we have received survey results,we will be in a better position to comment upon the validity of the City's determination of effect and provide further technical assistance. Until then I can be reached at(515)281-8744 or by email at daniel.higginbottom(al owa.gov if you have any questions or require further assistance. Sincerely, ilj,,A4:1 Daniel K.Higginbottom,Archaeologist Iowa State Historic Preservation Office Cc: Tim Weitzel,Historic Preservation Specialist,Iowa Department of Economic Development Diana Higginbottom,Section 106 Coordinator,Iowa State Historic Preservation Office 600 EAST LOCUST STREET,DES MOJNES,IA 50319-0290 P:(515)281-5111