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| Project Name: |
Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood Mitigation |
| Project City: |
Anamosa |
| Project County: |
Jones |
| Local Infrastructure Activity Type: |
Flood control/Flood protection |
| Disaster Relation: |
Future Flood - Mitigation |
| Demonstrated Substantial Economic Impact:: |
Regional |
| Is this project identified in an Iowa Great Places agreement, pursuant to Iowa Code 303.3C?: |
No |
| Total Projected Development Cost: |
$6,138,000.00 |
| Grant Amount Requested: |
$4,603,500.00 |
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| Provide a brief narrative description summarizing the proposed project, including how the project relates to disaster relief and mitigation and to local infrastructure: |
| To elevate and replace the City's raw pumping, grit and screening facilities plus replacement of secondary treatment units. This includes elevation of the site by applying engineered fill, replacement through construction of a new headworks facility and aeromod treatment system. In addition to achieving protection by placement above the 100 year flood elevation, this will be a continuation of other WWTP improvements implemented with FEMA and SRF funds since the June 2008 flood. Total estimated project cost of $6,138,000. |
| Explain how the proposed project will have a demonstrated substantial local, regional, or statewide economic impact: |
| Regional impact will result through the employment of Eastern Iowa consulting engineers for design and construction administration of the improvements. Contractors, subcontractors and suppliers will likely come from throughout Eastern Iowa, as evidenced by the preceeding FEMA/SRF disaster recovery project which involved businesses and employees from over a 50 mile radius.
The City of Anamosa is the sole provider of wastewater treatment serives for the Anamosa State Penitentiary, which houses 1,100 offenders. |
| If your project is rebuilding disaster-damaged property or if it is replacing or rebuilding a local public building, please include an estimate of the additional cost of any expansion or improvement of the infrastructure beyond its size or functionality, etc., that existed prior to the disaster or prior to the replacement or rebuilding of a local public building. If your project does not replace or rebuild disaster-damaged property or a local public building, please put "Not Applicable.": |
| The project will replace existing facilities with the same design capacity. It will be elevated above the new 100 year flood elevation however, this is not considered an improvment of its size or functionality. |
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| Jobs Chart: |
IJobs_Exhibit_1_Jobs_Chart_9FAF958BFA94A.pdf
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| Number of full-time permanent jobs to be created: |
0 |
| Number of part-time permanent jobs to be created: |
0 |
| Number of full-time temporary jobs to be created: |
25 |
| Number of part-time temporary jobs to be created: |
3 |
| Total number of jobs to be created: |
28 |
| Explain the calculation methodology used to estimate the number of jobs to be created: |
| 25 FTT's: a) Calculated Construction Laborer cost in total project cost (36% or $2.219M). b)Calculated average labor rate from Federal Wage Determination (avg of 6 trades, wages and benefits = $28.74/hr). c) Divided a by c, with resultant 77,000 labor hours. d)Estimated project length as 1.5 years and divided 77,000 hr by 1.5, with resultant 52,000 labor hours per year. e) Divided total labor hours by 2,080 work hrs/person/yr, with resultant 25 FTT jobs. 5 PTT's: Methodology same as above. a) Arch & Engr labor cost (4.6% or $280,000). b)Calc'd avg labor rate of City's consultant at $39/hr (excl benefits). c) Divided a by c, with resultant 7,170 labor hours. d) Est'd project length 1.75 yrs, and divided 7,170 labor hrs by 1.75, with resultant 4,097 labor hrs/yr. e) Divided 4,097 hrs by 2,080 work hrs/person/yr, with resultant 2 full time equivalent PTT jobs. Const Mgr by similar method. |
| Number of full-time permanent jobs to be retained: |
2 |
| Number of part-time permanent jobs to be retained: |
0 |
| Number of full-time temporary jobs to be retained: |
0 |
| Number of part-time temporary jobs to be retained: |
0 |
| Total number of jobs to be retained: |
2 |
| Explain the calculation methodology used to estimate the number of jobs to be retained: |
| 2 FTP's: Two existing City wastewater operator positions. |
| Describe the overall expected work conditions and safety for the jobs to be created or retained: |
| Created jobs (construction employees) and retained jobs (City employees) are required by law to comply with all federal, state and local requirements for work conditions and safety including, but not limited to, OSHA. |
| Describe the average benefits (including health benefits) provided for all jobs to be created and retained by the project and how those benefits compare to typical comparable jobs in the county in which the project will be located: |
| Construction is expected to be funded in part by a CDBG grant which requires labor compensation under Davis-Bacon. Therefore, created jobs (construction employees) will be required to receive paid benefits or payment in lieu of benefits.
Retained jobs (City employees) receive paid benefits, including City payment of 90% of health insurance premiums. |
| Total number of jobs to be created or retained: |
30
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| Of that total, number of jobs expected to offer health insurance: |
7 |
| Will the proposed project accrue benefits to areas distressed by high unemployment?: |
No |
| If yes, briefly describe the anticipated benefits to the area?: |
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| Current unemployment rate in the county or counties where the proposed project is located: |
6.8 |
| Anticipated long-term tax generation of the proposed project: |
$0.00
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| Explain how the project will enhance the region’s quality of life: |
| The completion of the project will protect the Wapsipinicon River, Wapsipinicon State Park, and other nearby recreation facilities from exposure to untreated or partially treated wastewater in the future. The proposed project willl protect the City's wastewater treatment plant from the possibility of future flooding that could potentially again "shut down" the facility. The proposed project proposes to mitigate/ minimize damage in the event of future disaster by establishing a protected municipal wastewater treatment system that will withstand flooding. This will be accomplished through abandonment and reconstruction at a new calculated elevation above the 100-year floodplain, and base flood elevations, already approved by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. |
| Explain how the proposed project will contribute to the community’s efforts to retain and attract a skilled workforce: |
| The completion of this project will provide the City with a wastewater treatment facility that will meet the needs of the community for many years into the future. A new industrial / commercial park was opened in 2006. A new county hospital / medical center will be completed in late 2009. A new 46 lot single family residential subdivision was opened in early 2009. An improved wastewater treatment facility that is protected from future flooding events and that meets the wastewater treatment needs of the City in the future will ultimately contribute to the community's efforts to retain and attract a skilled workforce. |
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| Minority Impact Statement |
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| The proposed grant projects programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique positive impact on minority persons: |
| No |
| Describe the positive impact expected from this project: |
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| Indicate which group is impacted: |
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| The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique negative impact on minority persons: |
| No |
| Describe the negative impact expected from this project: |
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| Present the rationale for the existence of the proposed program or policy: |
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| Provide evidence of consultation with representatives of the minority groups impacted: |
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| Indicate which group is impacted: |
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| The proposed grant project programs or policies are not expected to have a disproportionate or unique impact on minority persons: |
| Yes |
| Present the rationale for determining no impact: |
| No minority or other persons will be displaced as a result of this project. All persons equally will be positivley impacted by the project because sewer user fees will not be substantially increased. |
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| Project's Revenues and Expenses |
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IJobs_Exhibit_3_D28D401DD09DB.pdf
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| Describe the operational plan for the proposed project, including detailed information about how the project will be operated and maintained: |
| The existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is operated and maintained by two City employees following on-going City O&M practices. These practices will transition from the existing facilities to the new facilities, and continue thereafter. The operational practices have been developed to address compliance with the facility NPDES permit. |
| Provide a timeline for implementing the proposed project: |
| September 1, 2009: Funding approvals (Supp. CDBG Disaster Recovery & IJOBS Disaster Recovery). September 1 - November 30, 2009: Environ. Assessment / Request for Release of Funds / Plans and Specifications. December 1 - March 31, 2010: Construction Permitting / Bid Letting / Contract Award. April 1, 2010: Start Construction. March 30, 2011: End construction. |
| Discuss the availability of other federal, state, local, and private sources of funds for the proposed project and the status of other funding commitments: |
| The City has an application pending with the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) from Supplemental CDBG Diaster Recovery Funding, which was filed on May 26, 2009. The City has not yet received any notification regarding the status of this application for the wastewater treatment plant flood mitigation. A copy of the City's letter to IDED is attached. |
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| I-Jobs Project Budget Form |
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| I-Jobs Project Budget Sources: |
| Source of Funding |
Amount |
Are Funds Secured? |
If No, Estimated Date to be Secured |
| I-JOBS Local Infrastructure Competitive Grant Program |
$4,603,500.00 |
No |
09/01/2009 |
| CDBG Stimulus Grant |
$1,534,500.00 |
No |
09/01/2009 |
| TOTAL SOURCES |
$6,138,000.00 |
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| I-Jobs Project Budget Uses: |
| Use of Funding |
Amount |
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| Building Acquisition |
$0.00 |
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| Land Acquisition |
$0.00 |
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| Demolition |
$0.00 |
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| On-site Improvements |
$0.00 |
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| Off-site Improvements |
$0.00 |
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| Rehabilitation |
$0.00 |
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| New Construction |
$5,266,000.00 |
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| Permits |
$0.00 |
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| Construction Contingency |
$0.00 |
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| Soft Cost Contingency |
$0.00 |
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| Construction Loan Fee |
$0.00 |
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| Construction Loan Interest |
$0.00 |
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| Real Estate Taxes |
$0.00 |
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| Risk/Liability Insurance |
$0.00 |
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| Architect |
$0.00 |
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| Engineer |
$839,000.00 |
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| Attorney |
$5,000.00 |
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| Accounting/Cost Certification |
$0.00 |
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| Consultant's Fee |
$0.00 |
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| Administration |
$25,000.00 |
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| Survey |
$0.00 |
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| Archaeological/Environmental |
$3,000.00 |
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| Appraisal |
$0.00 |
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| Permanent Loan Fee |
$0.00 |
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| Title/Recording |
$0.00 |
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| Relocation |
$0.00 |
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| Developer Fee |
$0.00 |
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| Capitalized Reserves |
$0.00 |
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| TOTAL USES |
$6,138,000.00 |
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| Fedral Funding Verification Document: |
IJobs_Exhibit__Funding_Verification_FB27D396C03C9.pdf
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| Alternative Budget 1: |
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| Alternative Budget 2: |
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| Sustainability criteria on which the applicant is electing to be scored: |
General Sustainability Criteria |
| Efficient and effective use of land resources and existing infrastructure by encouraging compact development in areas with existing infrastructure or capacity to avoid costly duplication of services and costly use of land; Conservation of open space and farmland and preservation of critical environmental areas; Promotion of the safety, livability, and revitalization of existing urban and rural communities; Compact development maximizes public infrastructure investment and promotes mixed uses, greater density, bike and pedestrian networks, and interconnection with the existing street grid: |
| The proposed improvements make efficient use of land resuorces by placement immediately adjoining the existing WWTP, which is already served by all necessary utilities. No farmland or critical environmental areas will be disturbed. The project will improve the livability of the existing residential / recreational area in which it is located by improvement of the operation and further assurance of operability during flood events. The site adjoins the existing street network, and is accessible to bike and pedestrian traffic however, due to security and safety issues, access is restricted. |
| Provision for a variety of transportation choices, including public transit, pedestrian and bicycle traffic: |
| The facility is readily accessible for vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. |
| Construction and promotion of developments, buildings, and infrastructure that conserve natural resources by reducing waste and pollution through efficient use of land, energy, water, and materials: |
| In 2006 the City Council determined that continued provision of this essential public health and environmental service was best performed at the exist site and immediately adjoining area. All necessary utilities serve the site which is already owned by the City, and the selection of treatment processes minimizes the needed area. No destruction of farmland is necessary. The primary purpose of the facility is reduction of pollutant discharge. |
| Capture, retention, infiltration and harvesting of rainfall using storm water best management practices such as permeable pavement, bioretention cells, bioswales, and rain gardens to protect water resources: |
| The facility has a relatively small footprint, most of which will remain permeable. Open tankage will capture and treat precipitation within its footprint, and limited impermeable surfaces will be discharged to bioswales. |
| Extent to which project design, construction, and use incorporate renewable energy sources including, but not limited to, solar, wind, geothermal, and biofuels, and support the following state of Iowa plans and goals: Office of Energy Independence’s Iowa Energy Independence Plan and the general reduction of greenhouse gas emissions: |
| Greenhouse gases from burning of process waste gases will be eliminated. The building will be designed for intermittent occupancy for heating, thus reducing heating fuel requirements, and will not be air conditioned. All medium and large motors will be high efficiency, and will be fitted with VFD's to limit energy use. |
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| Document: |
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IJobs_Exhibit_4_3C88D08B355E4.pdf
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| This section is applicable only to New Construction projects: |
| If the proposed project includes new construction, will the project meet the current state building energy code?: |
| Yes |
| If no, explain: |
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| If the proposed project includes new construction, will the project meet Energy Star® standards?: |
| Yes |
| If no, explain: |
| It is our intent to design to the Energy Star standards. However, since the Energy Star approval process requires post-construction monitoring plus evaluation by a third party, it is not possible to certify with certainty that this criteria will be met. |
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| Benefits for Disaster Recovery |
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| Replaces or repairs a structure or facility damaged by the disaster and incorporates measures for reducing or eliminating future disaster losses: |
| This project is proposed in response to flood water damage sustained during 2008, and to protect from the possibility of future flooding. The purpose of this proposed project is to elevate and replace the City's raw pumping and grit screening facilities plus replacement of secondary wastewater "trickling filter" treatment unit. This project will comprise the elevation of the site by applying engineered fill, and replacement through construction of a new headworks facility and "aeromod" facility. In addition to achieving protection through placement above the 100-year floodplain, this project will be a companion to other new improved wastewater treatment facilities, (also above the floodplain), as implemented with disaster assistance funding from the Federal Emergency Management Administration ("FEMA") and State Revolving Loan Funds. Because this particular portion of the treatment facility did not qualify for FEMA assistance, and remains vulnerable, this application for I-Jobs Program Funding is to address an urgent need for infrastructure improvements in order to adequately provide and protect an essential public service. |
| Helps achieve the community and/or region’s overall post-disaster recovery vision: |
| The proposed improvements generally comprise abandonment of the existing wastewater "trickling" treatment unit and, on the same site, replacement with development of a new "aeromod" treatment unit. More specifically, the proposed improvements would be desinged for 1.0 MGD Average Wet Weather, and 2.5 MGD Peak Hourly Wet Weather flows, in accordance with a previously approved Facility Plan. Improvements would be elevated above the latest 100-year flood elevation, and would be located adjacent to the new Operations Building at the treatment plant site. Major units would consist of a new Head Works structure containing raw pumping, flow measurement, grit and screening equipment. The other major unit would contain a combination of activated sludge process tanks and aerobic digester tanks in a compact footprint. This unit would replace the following existing severely flood-prone units: two primary clarifiers, one trickling filter, two final clarifiers, and four sludge digestion and holding tanks. The proposal has taken into consideration the need for modernization, as well as the need to address both the current population and that projected for growth. Proposed capacity is specifically being planned in accordance with the community's Comprehensive Plan to accordingly accomodate projection to the year 2020, when Anamosa's population is estimated to total 6,572 (compared to the year 2000 total of 5,494). Therefore, while some extra capacity is being planned, it is not excessive. The City's long term mission for the wastewater treatment facility has been two fold: 1) To locate all major components of the plant above the 100-year floodplain. 2) To provide a new reliable secondary treatment component with the capability of redundancy, as recommended by the DNR. The proposed project will achieve these two overall post-disaster recovery visions. |
| Benefits the economic recovery of individuals, businesses, and/or nonprofit organizations: |
| Any attempts to develop wastewater treatment improvements without this grant assistance would be detrimental to most community residents. This is because relying on local resources alone would constitute an undue burden on both the local tax base and user fees (as would be needed to retire bond indebtedness to pay for the improvements). Low-and moderate-income households would disproportionately suffer without subsidized grant assistance. Therefore, any grant assistance injected into the project will help lessen financial difficulties on individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and the Anamosa State Penitentiary. |
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| Document: |
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IJobs_Exhibit_5_1965A289D4D32.pdf
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| Has preliminary or final engineering and architectural work been completed?: |
| Yes, preliminary work complete |
| If no, explain: |
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| Has all financing for the project (other than funds requested in this application) been committed and is available?: |
| No other funding identified in the Project Budget is committed |
| If no, explain: |
| City is awaiting approval of the CDBG Stimulus Grant. |
| Have all real property interests (including easements and temporary construction easements) necessary for the construction of the project been acquired?: |
| Yes, all necessary acquisition is complete |
| If no, explain: |
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| Have all necessary governmental approvals, at the federal, state, and local levels (including, but not limited to, zoning variances, building permits, approval from the Army Corps of Engineers, etc.) been obtained?: |
| No, all necessary governmental approvals have not been obtained |
| If no, explain: |
| 1. DNR Facility Plan approval is expected before August 15, 2009. 2. Base Flood Elevations have been approved by DNR, and DNR has issued a permit to construct in the flood plain for other post-2008 flood construction at this site. Approval for this project is expected. 3. USA-COE approval was obtained for other post-2008 flood construction at this site. Approval for this project is expected. 4. DNR Construction Permit approval is expected upon completion of plans and specifications. |
| Does the project have a demonstrated reasonable likelihood of incurring costs totaling at least 10% of the project’s total projected development cost within three months of execution of the grant award agreement?: |
| No, the project cannot incur such costs within three months |
| If yes, explain how such expenditure will be accomplished or, if no, explain the anticipated impediments to meeting a 10% expenditure goal: |
| Design is expected to be completed within 3 months, and amounts to an estimated 8% of total costs. The regulatory approval process will result in additional costs related to construction and equipment purchases being delayed beyond 3 months. Consideration is being given to taking bids for major equipment prior to the construction bid letting, which will bring expenditures above 10%. |
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