HomeMy WebLinkAboutREAP Grant 17-R4-EB - Waterloo Boathouse Enhancements-11/14/2016Please return this copy to:
City Clerk & Finance Dept.
715 Mulberry St.
Waterloo, IA 50703
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
502 E. 9T11 STREET DES MOINES, IA 50319
RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION FUND
GRANT AGREEMENT -DEVELOPMENT
REAP Grant #: 17 -R4 -EB
GRANTEE: CITY OF WATERLOO
PROJECT TITLE: WATERLOO BOATHOUSE ENHANCEMENTS
CONTACT PERSON/PHONE #: PAUL HUTING 319-291-4370
GRAN! AWARD: $200000.00
DNR CONTACT/PHONE #: Kathleen Moench 515-725-8213
1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this REAP Development Grant Agreement is to enable the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources (DNR), acting for the State of Iowa, to assist the CITY OF WATERLOO (Grantee) in
the development of land for the enhancement and protection of open space areas.
2. PARTIES/AUTHORITY. The parties to this Grant Agreement are the DNR, an agency of the State of Iowa,
and the CITY OF WATERLOO. The parties make this Grant Agreement pursuant to 1989 Iowa Code
Supplement Section 455A.19(1)(a), which authorizes the Natural Resource Commission to spend certain
state funds appropriated for projects to enhance and protect open spaces.
3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT LANDS. This Grant Agreement is for your project described as:
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATERLOO BOATHOUSE INCLUDING A SCENIC RIVER
OVERLOOK, PATIO, LIGHTING, BICYCLE RACKS, TRAIL CONNECTIONS AND
PARKING IMPROVEMENTS, LOCATED ON PARK ROAD WEST OF FAIRVIEW
AVENUE, WATERLOO, IOWA.
4. GRANT AWARD AND REIMBURSEMENTS. The DNR will provide 100 percent of development costs up to
a maximum amount of $200000.00.
A. A ninety (90) percent advance reimbursement of the grant award may be requested by submitting a
letter of request to:
Kathleen Moench, Budget & Grants Bureau,
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
502 E. 9Ih Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
B. Final payment will be made when the project is completed and the grantee submits a letter of request
along with the following grant requirements:
• a legal description of the property for the required Notice of Use Restriction;
• pictures of the completed project;
• copies of billings and canceled checks for 100 percent of the grant award;
• contracted development work requires; a copy of the signed contract, pay estimates, and
contractor's reimbursement Refund of Sales Tax;
• final report, to include a description of the completed project and efforts made to procure goods
and services from Targeted Small Businesses (TSBs).
REAP Grant #: 17 -R4 -EB
5. RESPONSIBILITIES. The grantee is solely responsible for the project completion as outlined in the project
proposal. The grantee will make a concerted effort to procure goods and services from Targeted Small
Businesses (TSBs) during the performance of this Grant Agreement. The DNR may provide assistance at
the request of the grantee, or at the Director's recommendation.
6. AMENDMENTS. This Grant Agreement may be amended only by written ADDENDA signed and dated by
the DNR Director or the DNR REAP coordinator. Requests for amendments shall be directed to the DNR
REAP coordinator.
7. EFFECTIVE DATE/TERMINATION. This Grant Agreement shall become effective when it has been signed
and dated by the DNR Director and the grantee. All work specified in the project proposal will be
completed by DECEMBER 31, 2018.
8. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: If funds anticipated for the continued fulfillment of this agreement are at any
time not forthcoming or insufficient, either through the failure of the State of Iowa to appropriate funds, or
discontinuance or material alteration of the program under which funds were provided, then the
Department shall have the right to terminate the agreement without penalty.
9. By signing this Grant Agreement, the grantee agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement
and all attachments listed below:
• the REAP "General Provisions" (State Administrative Rules from your application);
Date Bruce Trautman, Deputy Director
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
PAUL.HUTING@n WATERLOO-IA.ORG
Email Address Grantee Signature, Mayor or County Board Director
Print Name, Mayor or County Board Director