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| Project Name: |
Hyers Creek Flood Mitigation |
| Project City: |
Charles City |
| Project County: |
Floyd |
| Local Infrastructure Activity Type: |
Flood control/Flood protection |
| Disaster Relation: |
Future Flood - Mitigation |
| Demonstrated Substantial Economic Impact:: |
Local |
| Is this project identified in an Iowa Great Places agreement, pursuant to Iowa Code 303.3C?: |
No |
| Total Projected Development Cost: |
$1,400,000.00 |
| Grant Amount Requested: |
$700,000.00 |
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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: |
| Flood mitigation to eliminate flash flooding from Hyers Creek and flooding from the Cedar River. Project would protect approximately 200-250 houses from flooding of houses, basements and yards. Project will also protect Charles City school softball and baseball facilities located in the City's park. The area affected is a low income area of the community. |
| Explain how the proposed project will have a demonstrated substantial local, regional, or statewide economic impact: |
| This project has the potential to reduce the area currently included in the FEMA Flood Insurance Study area. By reducing the area required to carry flood insurance and decrease flooding events in the residential neighborhoods, it is anticipated that this will increase the value of property and possibly allow additional area for economic development. |
| 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.": |
| Not Applicable |
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| Jobs Chart: |
Exhibit_1_A37A2EE28B469.xlsx
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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: |
9 |
| Number of part-time temporary jobs to be created: |
0 |
| Total number of jobs to be created: |
9 |
| Explain the calculation methodology used to estimate the number of jobs to be created: |
| Approximately nine employees have been retained through the Iowa Emergency Public Jobs Program for assistance in providing maintenance within the Hyers Creek channel. |
| Number of full-time permanent jobs to be retained: |
18 |
| 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: |
18 |
| Explain the calculation methodology used to estimate the number of jobs to be retained: |
| Since this is a construction project, it is difficult to determine if a position would be created or retained. However, since this project will produce work for a contractor and/or subcontractors, we can only assume that an estimated work force would be retained as part of this work. An estimate of 1 employee per $100,000 has been assumed for this project. For this project with an estimated construction cost of $1.4 Million equates to approximately 14 employees. Additionally, it is assumed that a Design Consultant would retain one Project Manager, one Project Engineer, a field technician, and a surveyor for this work. |
| Describe the overall expected work conditions and safety for the jobs to be created or retained: |
| Work conditions are expected to be a typical bridge construction and earthwork project with equipment and manual labor. Safety is paramount for employees and would at a minimum conform to OSHA regulations. |
| 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: |
| Benefits will be dependent on the the Contractor doing the work and are expected to be typical of the construction industry. |
| Total number of jobs to be created or retained: |
27
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| Of that total, number of jobs expected to offer health insurance: |
18 |
| Will the proposed project accrue benefits to areas distressed by high unemployment?: |
Yes |
| If yes, briefly describe the anticipated benefits to the area?: |
| The area affected by flooding is of generally low income families. Preventing flooding in these areas will reduce the economic burden on the residence. |
| Current unemployment rate in the county or counties where the proposed project is located: |
8.2 |
| 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 project will provide flood relief to areas of Charles City and will provide protection during flood events that has caused significant damage to homes and property during past flood events. |
| Explain how the proposed project will contribute to the community’s efforts to retain and attract a skilled workforce: |
| It is not anticipated that this project will assist in 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: |
| Yes |
| Describe the positive impact expected from this project: |
| The residential areas most impacted by flooding are mainly of lower income families with a high percentage of minority persons. |
| Indicate which group is impacted: |
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Women , Persons with a Disability , Blacks , Latinos , Other
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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: |
| No |
| Present the rationale for determining no impact: |
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| Project's Revenues and Expenses |
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Project_Revenue_and_Expenses_B7E2E42FACE5A.xlsx
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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 project will be implemented as a construction project. The following is a the anticipated sequence for implementation: 1) Design 2) Permitting 3) Bid 4) Contract Award 5) Construction |
| Provide a timeline for implementing the proposed project: |
| The anticipated time line for implementing this project is as follows: 1) Design - January 2010 through March 2010 2) Permitting - February 2010 through March 2010 3) Bid - April 2010 4) Contract Award - May 2010 5) Construction - June 2010 through October 2010 |
| Discuss the availability of other federal, state, local, and private sources of funds for the proposed project and the status of other funding commitments: |
| Funding is currently available for portions of the project from the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Iowa Emergency Public Jobs Program. The Iowa Department of Transportation funding is pending for the Grand Avenue Bridge portion of the project with an 80/20 funding rate and the Iowa Emergency Public Jobs Program funding has been obtained for creek channel maintenance and consultant master planning. |
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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 |
$1,040,000.00 |
No |
08/31/2009 |
| Iowa Emergency Public Jobs Program |
$60,000.00 |
Yes |
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| Iowa Department of Transportation |
$300,000.00 |
Yes |
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| TOTAL SOURCES |
$1,400,000.00 |
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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 |
$605,000.00 |
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| New Construction |
$400,000.00 |
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| Permits |
$0.00 |
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| Construction Contingency |
$122,000.00 |
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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 |
$0.00 |
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| Attorney |
$0.00 |
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| Accounting/Cost Certification |
$0.00 |
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| Consultant's Fee |
$273,000.00 |
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| Administration |
$0.00 |
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| Survey |
$0.00 |
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| Archaeological/Environmental |
$0.00 |
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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 |
$1,400,000.00 |
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| Fedral Funding Verification Document: |
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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: |
Not Applicable |
| Explanation: |
This project is a public improvement project in the Northeast area of Charles City to prevent flooding of residential areas during flood events. Therefore, sustainability criteria does not apply. |
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| Document: |
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Exhibit_4_7E08EF2B311E2.docx
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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?: |
| No |
| If no, explain: |
| The "Not Applicable" is not working. Therefore, the "No" tab has been select. However, this section is not applicable since it is an earthwork project with no new buildings. |
| If the proposed project includes new construction, will the project meet Energy Star® standards?: |
| NA |
| If no, explain: |
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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: |
| The project includes providing channel protection and cleaning for approximately 9000 feet of the Hyers Creek Channel. It is anticipated that this will protect the channel and provide additional flow to alleviate flooding. The Bridge replacement over Grand Avenue is undersized and placed at an inefficient angle. The project includes providing channel protection and cleaning for approximately 9000 feet of the Hyers Creek Channel. It is anticipated that this will protect the channel and provide additional flow to alleviate flooding. The existing bridge over Grand Avenue is undersized and placed at an inefficient angle. Replacement will allow additional flow through the bridge and reduce backwater elevations. The levee to be constructed along Cleveland Avenue will help prevent flooding into the residential neighborhoods. The levee to be constructed within the farm nursery will provide flood protection to the farm and downstream residential areas and will provide protection to contain the overflow channel within the existing farm fields. |
| Helps achieve the community and/or region’s overall post-disaster recovery vision: |
| This project will provide flood protection to areas along Hyers Creek. By reducing flooding in these areas, the impact of flooding in these areas will be reduced. This will allow the City of Charles City to concentrate resources for post-disaster flood efforts to other areas along the Cedar River. |
| Benefits the economic recovery of individuals, businesses, and/or nonprofit organizations: |
| The economic impact to individuals would be a reduce threat of damage to homes. It is anticipated that this will provide an increase to property values in the affected areas by eliminating or reducing flood events. A reduction of flooding in the area would decrease impacts to businesses directly affected by flooding and indirectly be reducing lost workdays by employees dealing with flood related issues. The project will significantly reduce flooding during large flood events to residential areas and a farm nursery thereby reducing damage to those properties and specialty farm crops. |
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| Has preliminary or final engineering and architectural work been completed?: |
| No |
| If no, explain: |
| Work completed to date is preliminary base on available information. Additional mapping and topographic information is necessary in order to complete the preliminary design. |
| Has all financing for the project (other than funds requested in this application) been committed and is available?: |
| No, preliminary or final work are not complete |
| If no, explain: |
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| Have all real property interests (including easements and temporary construction easements) necessary for the construction of the project been acquired?: |
| No, necessary acquisition is not complete and no options have been signed |
| If no, explain: |
| Initial discussions have taken place with the property owner of the farm nursery. They are very receptive of the project and are eager to proceed. Additional land acquisition north of Hyers Creek between Grand and Cleveland Avenue would begin after all funding is obtained. |
| 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: |
| The project to date is in the preliminary design phase. Determination of final design is contingent on grant funding capacity. |
| 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: |
| It is likely that the design and permitting phases of the project will take longer than 3 months to accomplish. |
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