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Implementation
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IMPLEMENTATION | INTRODUCTION
Studies
These projects are intended to provide additional detail
that can be incorporated into subsequent design and im-
plementation phases. As an example, it is recommended
that an urban arborist be retained to provide a profession-
al recommendation on the health and care of existing
mature trees within the downtown core and pedestrian
mall. These recommendations will have a great deal of
influence on the next phase of design work.
Design + Engineering
To move larger recommendations forward, additional de-
sign work is required to resolve details, provide accurate
implementation budgets and to eventually construct the
physical improvements.
PRIORITIZATION
A significant amount of public and stakeholder input was
utilized to form the recommendations and guide decision-
making throughout the master planning process and this
plan update. As in most projects that involve stakeholders
with varied interests, its fair to say that full consensus of
recommendations was not always achieved. The same
can be said regarding how to prioritize improvements.
The following pages outline recommendations for how to
approach short term [ 1-2 year ], as well as mid-range [
3-15 year ] planning and implementation objectives. Gen-
erally speaking, the highest priority projects are those that
address safety and infrastructure needs, such as universally
accessible public space and aging underground utilities.
Second priority is given to elements that enhance and
contribute to a cohesive and unique identity throughout
Downtown, while maintaining focus on maximizing value
for the City. In most cases, priority was given to projects
located in the core of Downtown, largely driven by the
philosophy that the core offers the highest return on invest-
ment, focuses improvements where the highest numbers
of pedestrians exist, and offers a logical way of sequenc-
ing phased improvements.
Selection and approach towards implementation of the
first phases are particularly important as they will establish
the physical character, public perception and interest in
subsequent phases. Prioritizing improvements based on
the design concepts is only the first step, as the City must
identify resources and strategies for on-going funding, as
well as efficient and effective maintenance practices.
The following section presents preliminary ideas on how to
implement the overall vision with meaningful projects of
varying levels of cost and impact.
IMPLEMENTATION
The achievement of the Iowa City Downtown Street-
scape and Pedestrian Mall Plan Update will require
public sector involvement of the City of Iowa City,
private sector involvement in terms of development
plans and requirements of private land owners and
public / private partnerships where the City and land-
owners will need to work jointly to achieve common
goals. A variety of planning and financial tools will be
required to implement the vision. It should be noted
that implementation recommendations and cost
summaries are prepared to guide planning decisions
and in all cases additional design, engineering and
stakeholder input will be necessary.
As with any planning effort, there becomes a point
where information and recommendations may no
longer be considered relevant or appropriate. Fac-
tors such as traffic volumes, evolution of private de-
velopment, rapidly changing demographics within
the community and the University of Iowa’s desire to
be ‘fresh’ are key drivers in determining whether or
not the recommendations within this plan continue to
hold merit. Recommendations should be reviewed
and updated towards the end of this documents life
span, which is anticipated to be 10-15 years.
PHASING
Implementation of the projects will require a num-
ber of phases over several years. The phasing plans
presented on the following pages identify a clear
path for immediate decision-making within the first
two years. Short term projects are identified as one
of three categories: quick starts, studies and design/
engineering.
Quick Start Projects
Projects in this category have been identified by
the Consultant, City Staff and Stakeholders as small
scale projects that require minimal planning or de-
sign efforts to implement. As funding allows, these
projects could be completed in a 3-6 month time
frame, while more elaborate projects may require
anywhere from 9-24 months of additional design,
engineering and construction time before enhance-
ments are realized.
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WALKABILITY / PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY
POLICY + PLANNING
MAINTENANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL
BRANDING + BEAUTIFICATION
ARTS + CULTURE
• E/W Pedestrian Mall alley lighting - install grapevine spheres
• Large format banner or art on building along Burlington
• Ramp facade improvements on Burington
• NSMP building lighting [ North Linn +Market ]
• Lighting mock-ups in Ped Mall
• Planting rail + annual plantings in Ped Mall - pilot
• Infill tree planting on streets that are +2 years out or streets not
impacted by improvements
• Purchase and install recycling stations in Ped Mall
• Bioretention planting area - pilot installation
• Establish a Green Alley program
• Electric vehicle charging station pilot
• Play surface at existing play area in Ped Mall
• Electrical upgrades to Iowa Avenue - for events
• Urban arborist - study Ped Mall / Clinton / Washington
Tree pruning in Ped Mall [ following arborist review ]
• Brass plaques in Iowa Avenue - repair or relocate
• Miscellaneous repair and miscellaneous painting
• Traffic modeling study
• Establish fundraising committee
• Policy recommendations - cafe / signage / purple meters / waste
receptacles committee to discuss and make recommendations on the
suggested areas for improvement
• Repair of limestone planters not anticipated to be impacted by the redesign
• Sidewalk repairs throughout Downtown
• Update tree grates at Iowa Avenue
• Purchase and install one sheltered bike parking with photovoltaics
• Install new benches along South Linn [ Sr. Center - ICPL ]
• North Linn and Bloominton painted crosswalks
SAFETY
IMPLEMENTATION | QUICK START PROJECTS
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IMPLEMENTATION | PRIORITIZATION
PRIORITY
PRIORITIZATION CHART
BASE PROJECT COST KEY ELEMENTSPROJECT / STREET
Market Street
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Dubuque Street
Pedestrian Mall
$880,500 - 1,365,000
$830,000 - 1,285,000
Extend the Pedestrian Mall character. Es-
tablish a gateway feel with multiple layers
of overhead lighting. Improve sidewalk
pavement and storm sewer upgrades.
Upgraded fiber duct bank and electrical
distribution for enhanced lighting through-
out NSMP. Conversion to two way traffic.
PRIORITIZATION
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IMPLEMENTATION
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Washington Street +/- $2,500,000 phase 1
+/- $2,000,000 phase 2
Improve sidewalk pavement, address criti-
cal update to water main, replace & relo-
cate storm sewer between Linn & Gilbert,
enhance retail environment with streets-
cape components.
$2,430,000 - 3,766,000
Renovate Black Hawk Mini Park. Update
lighting throughout, enhance plantings,
site furnishings and add way-finding kiosks.
Consider development of programmed
spaces and improved performance area
and stage.
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PRIORITY
PRIORITIZATION CHART CONTINUED
Burlington Street
Iowa Avenue
Iowa / Gilbert
Gilbert Street
2 $3,600,000 - 5,557,000
$728,000 - 1,130,000
$418,000 - 648,000
$1,915,000 - 2,968,000
Introduce pedestrian scale elements. Up-
grade water main. Pedestrian crossing
improvements, plantings and large scale
building facade treatments to improve visu-
al interest.
Address maintenance related items such as lit-
erary walk bronze emblems, heaving tree grates
and spalling limestone light pole bases. Enhance
electrical service for events and add appropri-
ately scaled light columns with banners.
Enhanced crosswalks to meet ADA requirements
& improve walkability. Focus on adding pedestri-
an scale, burying of overhead utilities & neces-
sary water main upgrades. Reduction in travel
lanes. Enhanced bicycle accommodations.
IMPLEMENTATION | PRIORITIZATION
BASE PROJECT COST KEY ELEMENTSPROJECT / STREET
PRIORITY
Linn Street3
North Linn
$1,250,000 - 1,935,000
$640,000 - 990,000
Improved lighting to unify corridor and improve
energy efficiency. Updated water main, sanitary,
and fiber optic duct. Addition of much needed
street furniture and wayfinding elements.
Upgrades to sanitary, water main and significant
storm sewer enhancements. As an alternate,
consider burying of overhead utility lines. Com-
pliment recent streetscape improvements with
added plantings and improved seating areas.
BASE PROJECT COST KEY ELEMENTSPROJECT / STREET
Clinton Street $1,844,000 - 2,855,000
Enhanced crosswalk environment and curb
bumpouts to improve pedestrian safety and
walkability, Updated water main and fiber
optic. Enhanced electrical capacity. Wider
East sidewalks.
College Street $601,000 - 932,000
Updated street and sidewalks, addition of a
healthy landscape and tree canopy, improved
crosswalks to meet ADA requirements and rein-
force connectivity. Water main and fiber optic
upgrades.
Bloomington Street $277,000 - 440,000
Implementation of small scale improvements, in-
cluding pedestrian scale lighting to match core
NSMP and street furniture. Bury a small section
of overhead electric and make necessary up-
grades to water main and fiber optic duct.
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CALENDAR YEAR 2014 - QUICK START PROJECTS
1. Ped Mall Playground Resurfacing $ 85,000
2. Sheltered Bike Parking Pilot w/ PV $ 30,000
3. Large Format Banner/Art on Building at Burlington Street $ 50,000
4. Lighting Mock-up in Ped Mall $ 50,000
5. Planting Rail Mock-up in Ped Mall $ 15,000
6. Purchase and Install Recycling Containers in Ped Mall $ 20,000
7. Infill Trees on College Street and Burlington Street $ 25,000
8. Lighting at N.Linn and Market Street [ match ICDD funding ] $ 30,000
9. Sidewalk Repair $100,000
10. Iowa Avenue Tree Grates [ and other streets as needed ] $ 85,000
11. Misc. Repair [ trash receptacles, bench, etc. ] $ 25,000
12. Misc. Painting $ 25,000
13. LED Conversions of Select Existing Lights $ 70,000
14. Linn Street Benches $ 10,000
15. North Linn and Bloomington Painted Crosswalk $ 500
16. Design of Ramp Facade Improvements on Bulington $150,000
17. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Pilot $ 44,000
$814,500
Contingency [ 10% ] $ 81,450
$895,950
STUDIES
1. Urban Arborist to Evaluate Plantings in Ped Mall, Washington + Clinton $ 25,000
2. Traffic Modeling for Downtown Iowa City $ 85,000
3. Survey [ Washington Street | Ped Mall | Dubuque Street ] $ 28,000
Contingency [ 10% ] $ 81,450
$219,450
DESIGN + ENGINEERING PROJECTS
1. Pedestrian Mall - Schematic Design thru Construction Documents $215,000
2. Washington Street - Schematic Design [ Clinton to Linn ] $ 55,000
4. Dubuque Street - Schematic Design $ 45,000
Contingency [ 10% ] $ 31,500
$346,500
CALENDAR YEAR 2015 - QUICK START PROJECTS
1. Projects TBD $ 75,000
DESIGN + ENGINEERING PROJECTS
1. Pedestrian Mall Bidding and Construction [ Phase One ] $ 3,000,000
2. Dubuque Street Design Development thru Construction Documents $ 100,000
Contingency [ 10% ] $ 317,500
$3,492,500
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COST OPINIONSAccuracy
The level of detail and accuracy of pricing in this opinion
of probable cost are consistent with the degree of com-
pleteness of the documents used for estimating purposes.
The documents used to prepare estimates include master
plan level design, shown throughout this document and
information provided by the Planning team members. Ad-
ditional information was obtained through discussion with
the Client, Stakeholders and industry contacts. No site
survey information was available to verify utilities, site ele-
ments or quantities.
Bid Conditions
The planning recommendations have been estimated as
large scale projects to achieve economy of scale. If the
project is broken down and approached in small phases,
the total estimated costs will likely be higher.
Items Affecting Costs
Items which may change the probable costs include, but
are not limited to:
Restrictive or specialized technical or material specifica-
tions and accelerated project schedules.
Escalation
Costs are reflective of current costs with no escalation in-
cluded. A labor and material escalation factor will need
to be added once a construction period has been deter-
mined.
Probable Cost Opinion Objective
This cost framework is intended to be used as a tool for
decision making and managing phasing strategies during
the next phase of the project. It is prepared using indus-
try contacts, experience, and the best judgment of the
professional consultants. This estimate is intended to re-
flect an amount close to what would be the low bid of
the project with respect to the present level of design and
documentation. The consultant has no control over mar-
ket conditions, wage rates, or any contractor’s method of
determining prices or quantities. Therefore, the consultant
cannot and does not guarantee this cost opinion will not
vary from actual costs.
COST SUMMARIES The following summaries provide a synopsis of recommen-
dations and associated costs for each street, the pedestri-
an mall and Blackhawk Mini Park. In each case the costs
are rounded to reflect an order of magnitude cost for el-
ements that are considered to be part of the base proj-
ect. Additionally, projects involve ‘alternates’. These al-
ternates are intended to capture recommendations that
were important to stakeholders, but either not supported
by the majority, warranted additional study to test valid-
ity or maintenance requirements, or required additional
funding beyond what may be available from traditional
City sources.
Below the costs identified for specific categories of work
are costs that cover expenses often referred to as ‘soft
costs’:
General Requirements
This category addresses items such as contractor mark-
ups, bonding, permits, temporary power and water, as
well as NPDS permits. The complexity of the project, scale
and contractor selection are all important factors in deter-
mining the appropriate percentage to carry forward.
Contingency
This line item addresses the unknowns that go hand-in-
hand with design and constructing urban infrastructure
projects. Given that these are planning level cost opinions
and design work is not based on actual site survey or con-
ditions, a sizable contingency (25% of construction value)
is recommended. As projects move forward utilizing actu-
al site surveys and design development the contingency
amount is typically reduced to align with the level of de-
sign and engineering.
Design, Engineering and Survey
To move larger recommendations forward, additional de-
sign work is required to resolve details, provide accurate
implementation budgets and to eventually construct the
physical improvements. It is anticipated that the majority
of these projects will require professional design and engi-
neering consultants to advance the design and produce
bid documents. Traditional costs for basic services [ sche-
matic design thru construction administration ] are intend-
ed to be included within the 15% allowance. Additionally,
costs associated with site surveys is included within. While many of the projects will require multiple professional dis-ciplines [ landscape architecture, civil, electrical, structur-al engineering, lighting designer,etc.] the actual cost of services will fluctuate based on project scale, complexity, market conditions and scope of work.
IMPLEMENTATION | COST SUMMARY
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IMPLEMENTATION | PROJECT AREA COST SUMMARY
PEDESTRIAN MALL
[ +/- 95,000 Square Feet ]
New Pedestrian Lighting
Atmospheric Lighting at Planting Areas
Playground Surface Enhancement
Landscape Plantings + Irrigation
Wayfinding Kiosks
See page 106 for more detail.
Site Preparation $ 275,000
Utilities $ 220,000
Paving $ 475,000
Planter Walls $ 100,000
Landscape + Irrigation $ 605,000
Site Furnishings + Amenities $ 380,000
Electrical and Lighting $ 375,000
General Requirements [15% ] $ 364,500
Contingency [ 25% ] $ 607,500
Design, Engineering, Survey [15%] $ 364,500
Alternates
Eco Lab $ 300,000
Sound Garden $ 250,000
Media Room + Table $ 175,000
Story Walls + Lighting $ 215,000
Covered Bike Parking [2] $ 60,000
WDF Stage and Canopy $ 400,000
WDF Stage Lighting $ 40,000
WDF Stage A/V Upgrades $ 50,000
WDF Lighting Enhancements $ 50,000
WDF Art Modifications in Seating Area $ 40,000
$ 2,430,000
$ 3,766,500
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IMPLEMENTATION | PROJECT AREA COST SUMMARY
Site Preparation $ 55,000
Utilities $ 35,000
Paving $ 155,000
Planter Walls $ 65,000
Landscape + Irrigation $ 75,000
Site Furnishings + Amenities $ 165,000
Electrical and Lighting $ 65,000
General Requirements [15% ] $ 92,250
Contingency [ 25% ] $ 154,000
Design, Engineering, Survey [15%] $ 92,250
Alternates
Feature Area / Public Art $ 750,000 - 1,500,000
$ 615,000
BLACK HAWK MINI PARK
[ +/- 9,500 Square Feet ]
New Public Space
Public Art
Variety of Seating
See page 108 for more detail.
$ 953,500
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Site Preparation $ 102,000
Utilities
General $ 50,000
Storm/Sanitary Separation $ 20,000
Fiber Optic Duct $ 25,000
Paving $ 110,000
Landscape $ 90,000
Site Furnishings $ 40,000
Electrical and Lighting $ 385,000
General Requirements [ 15% ] $ 125,000
Contingency [ 25% ] $ 205,000
Design, Engineering, Survey [ 15% ] $ 140,000
Alternate
Bioretention $ 150,000
Festive Lighting $ 80,000
IMPLEMENTATION | PROJECT AREA COST SUMMARY
MARKET STREET [ 2 blocks ]
Festive Lighting
New Pedestrian + Street Lighting
Gateway Elements
Enhanced Plantings
See page 98 for more detail.
NORTH LINN STREET [ 2.5 blocks ]
Underground Utility Updates
Updated Pedestrian Lighting
Gateway Element
Public Art
See page 96 for more detail.
$ 830,000
Site Preparation $ 70,000
Utilities
General $ 85,000
Sanitary $ 4,500
Water Main $ 22,000
Storm Sewer $ 127,000
Fiber $ 22,000
Paving $ 36,000
Landscape $ 92,000
Site Furnishings $ 30,000
Electrical and Lighting $ 151,500
General Requirements [15% ] $ 95,000
Contingency [ 25% ] $ 160,000
Design, Engineering, Survey [15%] $ 95,000
Alternate
Bury Overhead Electric $ 525,000
$ 1,285,000
$ 640,000
$ 990,000
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BLOOMINGTON STREET [ 1 block ]
Updated Utility Duct Bank
Pedestrian Crossing Updates
Landscape Enhancements
Pedestrian Lighting
Historical Markers
See page 102 for more detail.
Site Preparation $ 40,000
Utilities
General $ 28,000
Water Main $ 25,000
Fiber Duct $ 12,000
Paving $ 15,000
Landscape $ 23,000
Site Furnishings $ 38,000
Electrical and Lighting $ 96,000
General Requirements [15% ] $ 43,000
Contingency [ 25% ] $ 72,000
Design, Engineering, Survey [15%] $ 43,000
Alternate
Bury Overhead Electric $ 10,000
$ 277,000
$ 440,000
BURLINGTON STREET [ 3 blocks ]
Gateway Elements
New Pedestrian + Street Lighting
Water Main Upgrade
Enhanced Plantings
Building Art / Mural
See page 90 for more detail.
Site Preparation $ 350,000
Utilities
General $ 90,000
Water Main $ 150,000
Fiber Duct $ 40,000
Traffic Signals $ 700,000
Paving $ 1,410,000
Landscape $ 160,000
Site Furnishings $ 67,000
Electrical and Lighting $ 638,000
General Requirements [ 15% ] $ 540,000
Contingency [ 25% ] $ 900,000
Design, Engineering, Survey [ 15% ] $ 540,000
Alternates
Bioretention $ 315,000
Building Mural / Art $ 50,000 [ Each ]
$ 3,600,000
$ 5,557,000
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IMPLEMENTATION | PROJECT AREA COST SUMMARY
CLINTON STREET [ 3 blocks ]
Monument Lights
New Pedestrian + Street Lighting
Wayfinding Kiosk
Enhanced Plantings
Water Main Upgrade
See page 84 for more detail.
COLLEGE STREET [ 1 block ]
Enhanced Plantings
Water Main Upgrade
Accent Unit Pavers
New Traffic Signals at Gilbert
See page xx for more detail.
Site Preparation $ 164,000
Utilities
General $ 85,000
Water Main $ 26,000
Fiber Duct $ 36,000
Paving $ 612,000
Landscape $ 141,000
Site Furnishings $ 190,000
Electrical and Lighting $ 590,000
General Requirements [15% ] $ 274,000
Contingency [ 25% ] $ 461,000
Design, Engineering, Survey [15%] $ 276,000
Alternates
College Intersection - brick $ 70,000
East Side Curb Work $ 31,000
Expand east sidewalk to 6’ $ 30,000
Bioretention Areas $ 192,000
$ 1,844,000
$ 2,855,000
Site Preparation $ 127,500
Utilities
General $ 28,000
Storm Sewer $ 15,000
Fiber Duct $ 12,000
Water Main $ 57,500
Paving $ 151,000
Landscape $ 77,500
Site Furnishings $ 31,000
Electrical and Lighting $ 101,500
General Requirements [15% ] $ 90,000
Contingency [ 25% ] $ 150,000
Design, Engineering, Survey [15%] $ 90,000
Alternates
Monument Lights $ 40,000
Unit Pavers $ 105,000
$ 601,000
$ 932,000
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IMPLEMENTATION | PROJECT AREA COST SUMMARY
DUBUQUE STREET [ 1.5 blocks ]
Festive Lighting
Gateway Elements
Landscape Enhancements
Street Pavers
Sidewalk Pavers
See page 80 for more detail.
GILBERT STREET [ 3 blocks ]
Water Main Upgrade
New Sidewalk
Landscape Enhancements
Traffic Signals
Pedestrian Lighting & Banners
See page 92 for more detail.
Site Preparation $ 189,000
Utilities
General $ 60,000
Water $ 18,000
Storm Sewer $ 25,000
Fiber Duct $ 15,000
Paving $ 207,000
Landscape $ 86,500
Site Furnishings $ 122,000
Electrical and Lighting $ 158,000
General Requirements [ 15% ] $ 132,000
Contingency [ 25% ] $ 220,000
Design, Engineering, Survey [ 15% ] $ 132,000
Alternate
Bioretention Areas $ 144,000
Unit Pavers in Street $ 510,000
Festive Lighting $ 400,000
$ 880,500
$ 1,364,500
Site Preparation $ 275,000
Utilities
General $ 84,000
Water Main $ 211,000
Sanitary $ 5,000
Traffic Signals $ 875,000
Fiber Duct Bank $ 36,000
Paving $ 84,500
Landscape $ 28,000
Site Furnishings $ 25,000
Electrical and Lighting $ 292,000
General Requirements [ 15% ] $ 287,000
Contingency [ 25% ] $ 479,000
Design, Engineering, Survey [ 15% ] $ 287,000
Alternate
Bury Overhead Utility $ 425,000
$ 1,915,000
$ 2,968,000
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IMPLEMENTATION | PROJECT AREA COST SUMMARY
IOWA AT GILBERT [ 1 Intersection ]
Enhanced Pedestrian Crossing
New Civic Monument
Traffic Signals Update
See page 94 for more detail.
Site Preparation $ 56,000
Utilities
General $ 28,000
Fiber Duct $ 3,500
Paving $ 128,500
Landscape $ 7,000
Site Furnishings $ 10,000
Electrical and Lighting $ 10,000
Monument / Obelisk $ 175,000
General Requirements [ 15% ] $ 62,500
Contingency [ 25% ] $ 104,500
Design, Engineering, Survey [ 15% ] $ 63,000
Alternate
Bioretention $ 25,000
$ 418,000
$ 648,000
IOWA AVENUE [ 3 blocks ]
Monument Lights
Enhanced Landscape + Irrigation
Enhance Literary Walk
Traffic Signals
See page 82 for more detail.
Site Preparation $ 140,000
Utilities
General $ 90,000
Fiber Duct $ 31,000
Paving $ 43,000
Landscape + Irrigation $ 195,000
Site Furnishings $ 13,000
Sheltered Bike Parking with PV $ 30,000
Electrical and Lighting $ 216,000
General Requirements [ 15% ] $ 114,500
Contingency [ 25% ] $ 190,000
Design, Engineering, Survey [ 15% ] $ 114,500
Alternate
Monument Lighting with banners $ 315,000
$ 760,000
$ 1,179,000
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LINN STREET [ 3 blocks ]
Paver Sidewalks
Enhanced Landscape + Irrigation
Site Furniture
Water Main Update
See page 86 for more detail.
WASHINGTON STREET [ 4 blocks ]
Gateway Elements
Enhanced Paving
New Sidewalks
Water Main Upgrade
Pedestrian Lighting
See page 78 for more detail.
Site Preparation $ 104,000
Utilities
General $ 85,000
Water Main $ 110,000
Storm Sewer $ 30,000
Sanitary $ 8,000
Fiber Duct $ 31,000
Paving $ 360,000
Landscape $ 82,000
Site Furnishings $ 120,000
Electrical and Lighting $ 320,000
General Requirements [15% ] $ 187,000
Contingency [ 25% ] $ 311,000
Design, Engineering, Survey [15%] $ 187,000
Alternate
Pavers at Intersection $ 190,000
$ 1,250,000
$ 1,935,000
Site Preparation $ 489,000
Utilities
General $ 115,000
Utility Vaults $ 150,000
Water Main $ 240,000
Storm Water $ 57,000
Fiber Duct $ 45,000
Traffic Signals $ 72,000
Paving $ 1,155,000
Landscape $ 180,000
Site Furnishings $ 196,000
Electrical and Lighting $ 711,000
General Requirements [15% ] $ 511,000
Contingency [ 25% ] $ 850,000
Design, Engineering, Survey [15%] $ 511,000
Alternates
Permeable Street Paving $ 700,000
Bioretention Planting Area $ 375,000
Dubuque Intersection - Unit Pavers $ 64,000
$ 3,410,000
$ 5,282,000
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IMPLEMENTATION | FUNDING SOURCES
FUNDING SOURCES
While the majority of project funding is anticipated to
come from the Capital Improvements Program [ CIP ] as
appropriated by City leadership, additional resources may
be necessary to realize specific plan components such as
programmed spaces within the Pedestrian Mall, architec-
tural lighting for private businesses and public art. Tradi-
tional sources for additional funding may come from two
primary sources:
GRANTS
A number of grant opportunities exist for urban projects
that encompass the arts, sustainability and infrastructure.
Because many grants require a significant lead time to se-
cure funding, this master plan update will serve as a valu-
able guide to identifying future phasing with enough lead
time to pursue relevant grants or loans. Although not all
inclusive, information on environmental, infrastructure and
transportation grants in Iowa is presented on the following
pages.
PRIVATE FUNDRAISING
The potential for private fundraising in Iowa City is signifi-
cant. The first step in this process is the formation of a di-
verse private stakeholder group that can work in partner-
ship with the City. Given there are multiple improvements
proposed that affect areas offering a high level of visibili-
ty, sentimental attachment or historical significance – the
formation of a private stakeholder group is a reasonable
approach to add detail and richness in public space that
may otherwise be delayed or overlooked.
STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND [ SRF ]
The State Revolving Fund program is administered by the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources and provides low
interest loans for projects that provide water quality ben-
efits. There are several funding programs under the SRF
umbrella that would be appropriate for the Iowa City
Streetscape project. There was money added to the SRF
program under the Federal Stimulus program for 2014 and
the City is already involved with the development of their
new wastewater treatment facility. The State Revolving
Fund and the Sponsored Project option may be a great
source of funding since Iowa City is upgrading the waste
water / sanitary sewer system and would utilize an SRF loan
for such upgrades. Money that would be sent back to the
SRF as interest payments can be kept and invested locally
in stormwater projects that improve water quality. Typical-
ly, you would be able to plan on $100,000 for water quality
per $1 million borrowed.
For more information: www.iowasrf.com.
CLEAN WATER LOAN PROGRAM
Iowa’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund [ CWSRF ] is the
best choice to finance publicly owned wastewater treat-
ment, sewer rehabilitation, replacement, and construc-
tion, and storm water quality improvements. The Clean
Water SRF Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Project
program funds are still available. As part of an application
for a wastewater infrastructure Intended Use Plan appli-
cation, a municipality can request up to 10% additional
funds under the Sponsored Project program to pay for oth-
er projects that will improve the watershed in which the
wastewater plant is located. It appears that projects that
are already included in the IUP but are only in the planning
stages may also be eligible. I have attached a copy of the
Sponsored project application. Applications for the Clean
Water Loan Program and the Sponsored are due March 3.
PLANNING AND DESIGN LOANS
SRF Planning and Design Loans cover costs incurred in the
planning and design phase of a water infrastructure proj-
ect. These loans have 0 percent interest for up to three
years and require no initiation or servicing fees. In addition,
there is no minimum or maximum loan amount. Eligible
costs include engineering fees, archaeological surveys,
environmental or geological studies, and costs related to
project plan preparation. The loans may be rolled into a
State Revolving Fund [ SRF ] construction loan or can be
repaid when permanent financing is committed. The proj-
ect planning and design costs must be directly related to
the proposed wastewater, storm water or drinking water
projects. The 2014 deadline for Planning and Design Loan
applications is April 3rd.
For more information on the SRF Program:
Patti Cale-Finnegan
DNR State Revolving Fund Coordinator
P 515-725-0498
WIRB GRANT PROGRAM
The Watershed Improvement Fund Program was initiated
in 2005 by the Iowa Legislature and is administered through
the Iowa Department of Agriculture’s Land Stewardship
program. The funds are administered by a self-govern-
ing, independent Watershed Improvement Review Board
[ WIRB ]. The WIRB Board focuses on watershed projects
and the streetscape project, due to its direct influence on
Ralston Creek, would likely qualify as an appropriate proj-
ect. The current funding limit is $300,000. Tying the streets-
cape improvements into a Ralston Creek watershed scale
initiative would be the strongest approach to funding thru
WIRB. 2014 WIRB grant applications are due by February
28th.
Program Contact:
Amy Bouska
Urban Conservationist / IDALS
amy.bouska@ia.nacdnet.net
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IMPLEMENTATION | FUNDING SOURCES
USEPA SECTION 319 NON-POINT SOURCE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL GRANT PROGRAM
Section 319 grants have long been a source of support for cutting-edge green infrastructure projects in many states throughout the US. In Iowa the program has been admin-istered historically by the IDNR, and the focus has always been on rural, agricultural water quality initiatives of a rather traditional NRCS manner. The program is still func-tional under the IDNR Watershed Implementation Grant Program. Again this program has not been traditionally a source of funding for urban green infrastructure initiatives, but it may still be worth exploring. Applications are gener-ally due in October with funds available the following cal-endar year. More information about the program can be obtained through the program coordinator listed below.
DNR Contact: Steve Hopkins DNR Watershed Improvement Program Grants Coordinator 515-281-6402 Stephen.Hopkins@dnr.iowa.gov
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM [ TAP ]
Funding may be available under the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Transpor-tation Alternatives Program (TAP). The Transportation Al-ternatives Program (TAP) was authorized under Section 1122 of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). TAP provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public trans-portation and enhanced mobility, landscape and sce-nic enhancement, community improvement activities, and environmental mitigation; recreational trail program projects; safe routes to school projects; and projects for planning, designing, or constructing boulevards and oth-er roadways largely in the right-of-way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways.
For more information: http://www.iowadot.gov/systems_planning/trans_enhance.htm
IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM (ICAAP)
This program funds highway/street, transit, bicycle/pedes-trian, or freight projects or programs which help maintain Iowa’s clean air quality by reducing transportation-related emissions. Eligible highway/street projects must be on the federal-aid system, which includes all federal functional class routes except local and rural minor collectors.
For more information: http://www.iowadot.gov/systems_planning/icaap.htm
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP)
The Surface Transportation Program (STP) is one of the
main sources of flexible funding available for transit or
highway purposes. STP provides the greatest flexibility
in the use of funds. These funds may be used for public
transportation capital improvements, car and vanpool
projects, fringe and corridor parking facilities, bicycle and
pedestrian facilities, and intercity or intracity bus terminals
and bus facilities. As funding for planning, these funds can
be used for surface transportation planning activities, wet-
land mitigation, transit research and development, and
environmental analysis. Other eligible projects under STP
include transit safety improvements and most transporta-
tion control measures.
For more information: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/
guidance/guidestp.cfm