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Form 260002
02-10
APPLICATION FORM
for RISE:
IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY PROJECT FUNDING
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant Name: City or County of City of Iowa City
Contact Person: Ron Knoche Title: City Engineer
Mailing Address 410 East Washington St, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Email Address ron -knoche@iowa -city.org Daytime Phone: 319-356-5138
Area Code
If more than one local government is involved in this roadway project, please state the highway authority, contact
person, mailing address, and telephone number of the second agency. (Attach an additional page if more than two
agencies are involved.)
City or County of Contact Person:
Mailing Address
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Email Address Daytime Phone:
Area Code
Was this application discussed with or reviewed by DOT District Office staff? Yes No
Have you applied for funding from the Department of Economic Development? Yes No
If so, please state amount, purpose, and status.
Please complete the following:
The proposed project is on the following type(s) of road:
City Street Secondary Road Primary Road
This project involves Development of a New Road (Length in feet: 2,100 - Moss Ridge Road )
Improvement of an Existing Road (Length in feet: 2,300 - IA Highway 1 )
Both
This project involves Expanding an Existing Development
Attracting a New Development
Retaining an Existing Development
Has any part of this development or roadway project been started? Yes No
If yes, please explain. Preliminary plans are being created now.
Does the project involve relocation of economic activity from elsewhere in Iowa? Yes No
If yes, please explain.
This application is for RISE funding as a Loan Grant Combination
If this application is for a loan or a combination loan/grant, please state the proposed terms of repayment. (Include
amount of principal to be repaid, proposed interest rate, length of repayment, etc.)
If this application is for funding for two or three program years, please specify the amount of funding requested for
each year:
First year $ Second year $ Third year $
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ROADWAY PROJECT COST INFORMATION
(Please attach an itemized breakdown as Item J.)
RISE funds requested for roadway project $ 3,023,200
Non-RISE funds available for roadway project $ 755,800
List below the source and amount of these non-RISE
roadway funds.
Source Amount Assured?
1. General Obligation Bonds $755,800 Yes
2.
3.
4.
Total cost of roadway project $ 3,779,000
(The RISE funds requested and the non-RISE funds
available should equal the total cost of roadway project.)
TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION
(For purposes of this application, total capital investment
should not include any investment in the roadway project.
Please attach an itemized breakdown as Item I.)
Capital investment from private sources (non-roadway) $ 13,096,750
Capital investment from public sources (non-roadway) $ 460,200
Total Capital Investment $ 13,556,950
ECONOMIC IMPACT INFORMATION
The type of development involved is Industrial/manufacturing
Commercial/office/wholesale
Park/tourist/recreational
Retail
Other (specify)
Please state the number of permanent, direct jobs created and/or retained as a result of this project. (Direct jobs
created refer to new jobs in firms, developments, or sites specifically assisted by a RISE project but do not include
construction or indirect “multiplier” jobs. Direct jobs retained do not include existing jobs unless there is an
immediate threat the development will be located out-of-state, and documentation is provided.)
Permanent, full-time jobs at present 69 (Use full-time equivalents if necessary.)
Initial direct jobs created 9
(within first two years)
Future direct jobs created 41
(beyond first two years)
Total direct jobs created 50 Total direct jobs retained 69
Exhibit A
Resolution
The City Council of Iowa City will approve the following resolution at their next scheduled
meeting on January 22, 2013. We will submit the signed resolution via email on January 23 and mail the
original the same day.
Prepared by: Kristopher Ackerson, Assistant Transportation Planner, 410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5247
RESOLUTION NO.___________
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY’S APPLICATION FOR
RISE FUNDS FOR THE PROPOSED MOSS RIDGE ROAD FROM IOWA STATE
HIGHWAY 1 TO MOSS RIDGE CAMPUS AT RAPID CREEK PRESERVE
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa (“City”) endorses the construction of the proposed
Moss Ridge Road for dedicated public use heading west from a new signalized
intersection with State Highway 1 approximately one-quarter mile north of Interstate 80 to
serve the future Moss Ridge Campus at Rapid Creek Preserve; and
WHEREAS, the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan recommends that the City attract
additional commercial development adjacent to Interstate 80 and the new Moss Ridge
Road will enable development on land that will be accessible to the interstate and Iowa
highway networks; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified an immediate, non-speculative opportunity for job retention
and creation that is dependent upon the construction of Moss Ridge Road in 2013; and
WHEREAS, the proposed road construction improvements will enhance the economic
development of the community and surrounding area and add to the quality of life of
citizens; and
WHEREAS, increased commercial business creates additional jobs for residents and allows
growth of the tax base and is consistent with the intent of the RISE program to fund
projects which grow the Iowa tax base and facilitate job creation; and
WHEREAS, the City needs the Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) funds to assist in the
improvements needed for this project; and
WHEREAS, the City will be responsible for adequately maintaining said roadway
improvements that are not within Iowa Department of Transportation right-of-way;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The estimated total cost of construction for Moss Ridge Road and intersection with State
Highway 1 is $4,466,000 and the City of Iowa City is applying for a minimum of fifty
percent of the costs ($2,233,000) from the RISE program.
2. The City hereby officially endorses and directs City staff to submit a RISE grant application
to Iowa DOT for eligible construction expenses of Moss Ridge Road.
3. The City Engineer or designee is hereby authorized to execute the “Application
Certification for Immediate Opportunity.”
4. The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to execute all necessary agreements
and documents for said grant with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Passed and approved this _________ day of _____________________, 20_____.
________________________________________
MAYOR
Approved by
ATTEST: ___________________________
CITY CLERK
________________________
City Attorney's Office
It was moved by __________________ and seconded by ________________ the Resolution
be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
______ ______ _______ Champion
______ ______ _______ Dickens
______ ______ _______ Dobyns
______ ______ _______ Hayek
______ ______ _______ Mims
______ ______ _______ Payne
______ ______ _______ Throgmorton
Exhibit B
Potential Economic Development
Shive-Hattery is an architecture and engineering firm with over 115 years of continuous
operation. They provide full engineering services to give clients a single source of solutions. The process
of getting there is unique to each project and each client. Providing the right team of talented
specialists, identifying and managing the critical steps to success and delivering quality service—it’s
what they have done for more than 115 years.
Shive-Hattery is a leader in innovative engineering solutions for private and public clients across
the Midwest. Shive-Hatter y delivers the expertise of nearly 2,000 professionals in seven offices across
Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. The company’s revenue for 2011 exceeded $100 million dollars. Shive-
Hattery currently has three established facilities in Iowa, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa
City which employ approximately 220 colleagues as of July 2012. Some of Shive-Hattery’s larger clients
include Universities of Iowa and Iowa State, U.S. Department of Defense, and U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers.
Shive-Hattery is currently considering relocating its Iowa City office to a larger office space that
will accommodate a growing staff. To meet this immediate opportunity, the City of Iowa City has
facilitated negotiations between Shive-Hattery and the property owner, Mr. Steve Moss, who has
partnered with the firm of R&R Realty Group to develop the Moss Ridge Campus office park. Founded as
a commercial real estate company in 1985, R&R Realty Group has become one of the largest real estate
development and property management firms in Iowa. R&R currently owns and manages more than 6
million square feet of office, retail, multifamily and warehouse facilities. Shive-Hattery has agreed to
relocate its operations and sixty-nine colleagues to Moss Ridge Campus Office Park, a proposed
professional office park in Iowa City being developed by the property owner, Mr. Steve Moss in
partnership with R&R Realty Group, if the property is accessible by Fall 2013 – currently the property is
landlocked.
The company anticipates entering a 10-year lease with the developer/owner of the building for
a build-to-suit facility with opportunities for future expansion. In addition to capital investment of
approximately $6 million to $7 million dollars (site acquisition and construction), the Company also plans
to hire nine additional employees with an average wage of $50,000 (not including benefits) after the
relocation is complete.
The Company will only be located in Iowa City if the road project is completed. The project will
open up the Moss Ridge Campus to development, as outlined in the following section.
Local Development Opportunity
The proposed Moss Ridge Road will not only serve the property for Shive-Hattery’s new office building
but the entire Moss Ridge Campus office park, as well. R&R Realty Group is working with the Moss
family to master plan and develop a Class A office park on approximately 170 acres located on the NW
corner of Highway 1 and I-80 in Iowa City (see map below). The project has been approved by the City
of Iowa City. This project will be similar to the 4 office parks owned by R&R Realty Group in the western
suburbs of Des Moines and will require similar access and infrastructure to be successful. R&R’s strategy
over the past 27 years has produced nearly 3,500,000 square feet of Class A office in the greater Des
Moines market.
Based the total build-out of the Moss Ridge Campus, R&R anticipates the entire development will create
over 5,000 professional office positions with salaries averaging $55,000 per year. The number of jobs is
confirmed by the trip generation study (see Exhibit C) that estimates over 9,000 vehicles will enter and
exit each day (total of 18,000 ADT).
Limited Options: The Moss Ridge Campus property is one of only a few viable locations in the City of
Iowa City that has all the key components to make an office park successful. Those components are
as follows:
1. Parcel Size : To attract quality long term companies you have to have a large enough parcel that
can accommodate multiple buildings that offer companies expansion capabilities under a single
ownership structure. Moss Ridge Campus would be able to accommodate over 1,000,000 square
feet of office property which would attract and house over 5,000 employees.
2. Access : Larger office parks with support retail will require multiple and well located access
points in order to accommodate the traffic and movement. R&R has developed all of its projects
off of the interstate systems and all have multiple access points in and out of the parks.
Companies continue to push their square feet per person down trying to lower their overall real
estate costs which will continue to push the need for good access and multiple ingress/egress
points.
3. Timing : According to R&R Realty, when a business tenant is ready to make a commitment they
must to be in a position to respond with decisions and a building to meet their timeline. Being
“shovel ready” is the key to economic development and having the necessary infrastructure can
be costly and prohibitive for most developments. The Moss family has made a substantial
financial commitment to date and continues to be willing to fund the development of future
office / retail developments.
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Exhibit C
Transportation Narrative
This proposed construction of Moss Ridge Road will be the only access to the site and is
critical for the development of the project. The proposed professional office is located in Moss
Ridge Campus Office Park, which is west of Iowa Highway 1 (North Dodge Street) and north of
Interstate 80. The property is currently inaccessible by road – this project will provide access to
the site, as well as potentially provide secondary access in the long term to Pearson, an
international educational testing, learning, and curricula development company with over 1,100
employees. The proposed RISE funded project will construct a new signalized intersection with
Highway 1 and extend Moss Ridge Road westerly to the boundary of Moss Ridge Campus Office
Park. From that point, the developer/owner of the office park will construct the necessary roads
and infrastructure to serve individual properties in the office park (see Exhibit I for Immediate
Opportunity and Local Development capital investment).
The primary routes of access to Moss Ridge Road will be Interstate 80 and Iowa Highway
1, both of which are maintained by state and federal agencies, and are in good to excellent
condition.
The proposed cross section of Moss Ridge Road is 31 feet (back of curb to back of curb)
and will include two 12-foot wide travel lanes and two 4-foot striped gutters for snow storage.
The cross section also includes one 8-foot sidewalk – our itemized cost estimate quotes a 5-foot
sidewalk – that will tie into the existing 8-foot sidewalk along Highway 1 that connects crosses
Interstate 80 and connects to the entire sidewalk network.
The City contracted a trip generation study (see exhibits on following page) to
determine what facilities would be necessary to serve automobiles when the Moss Ridge
Campus is fully developed. The study indicates approximately 18,011 trips daily (9,005 entering
and 9,005 exiting) after full build out. NOTE: the study included trip generation for apartments
but the plans no longer include residential uses – it will be primarily professional office with a
small amount of support commercial to serve the larger employment base anticipated for the
office park.
Due to the increases in traffic, Iowa Highway 1 (North Dodge Street) will have capacity
added as part of this RISE funded project. The intersection will be signalized and additional turn
lanes will be constructed to serve traffic entering and exiting the new roadway.
Exhibit D
Area Map
See maps on following pages
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Exhibit E
Plan and Cross Section
See following pages
Exhibit F
Time Schedule
2013
Mar 29 Submit plans to DOT for RISE grant review (3 to 4 week review period)
Mar 29 Submit DOT Hwy access & Traffic control permit application
May 7 100% Complete
May 7 Set Public Hearing
May 21 Public Hearing
June 13 Letting
June 13 Receive & Open Bids
June 18 Award Contract
July 8+/- Preconstruction Meeting
November Substantial Completion
2014
Spring Final Completion
Exhibit G
Assurance
The City of Iowa City assures that the 20% (and up to 50%) non-RISE financial participation will
be provided (see City resolution and cover letter).
Exhibit H
Documentation of Non-Roadway Factors
Zoning: The site is currently zoned Interim Development Research Park (ID-RP). This zoning
meets the requirements of the Shive-Hattery facility and any future professional office uses.
Water: 12” water main
Sewer: 24” line, connected to City of Iowa City sanitary sewer system
Financing: Has been obtained
Building Permit: Pending
Exhibit I
Capital Investment Breakdown
Private Capital Investment (non-roadway) for Shive-Hattery Site
Land Purchase: $ 1,300,000
Site Preparation: $ 560,000
Building Construction: $ 4,800,000
Furniture & Fixtures: $ 750,000
15% Contingency $ 1,112,000
Grading, Utilities, Environmental $ 4,574,750 (for Phase 1 development)
TOTAL: $ 13,096,750
Public Capital Investment (non-roadway) for Shive-Hattery Site & Phase 1 of Moss Ridge Campus
Tree removal and wetland mitigation $ 25,000
Sanitary Sewer (PVC 8”) $ 9,600
Sanitary Sewer Gravity Main $ 183,600
Water Main (12”) $ 195,000
Fire Hydrants $ 32,000
Trees and Shrubs $ 15,000
TOTAL: $ 460,200
Local Development Opportunity – Phase 2: Moss Ridge Campus Office Park
Grading $ 1,457,400
Utilities $ 1,312,275
Paving $ 657,350
Environmental $ 500,000
Restoration $ 543,000
TOTAL: $ 7,239,700
Exhibit J
Itemized Cost Estimate
See following page
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Form 260002
8-94wd
RISE IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY APPLICATION
Roadway Project Description and Cost Estimate
(RISE-Eligible Items)
LEAD APPLICANT NAME: City of Iowa City Date: January 17, 2013
ROAD PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Location: Highway 1 to proposed Moss Ridge Campus at Rapid Creek
Length (ft.):
2,100 - Moss
2,300 - Hwy 1 Pavement Width: 31' BOC to BOC ROW Width: 66'
Pavement Type:
PCC - Moss, PCC Base &
ACC Surface - Hwy 1 Depth:
8" - Moss, 10" PCC Base & 3" ACC
Surface
TRAFFIC INFORMATION:
Present AADT (2010 ):
Moss - 0,
Hwy 1 - 8,300 % Trucks: 2.2
Design Year AADT (2025 ):
Moss - 9,524
Hwy 1 - 7,200 % Trucks: 2.2
COST ESTIMATE:
Item Description Units & Unit Cost Total Cost
See Attached Opinion of Anticipated Construction Costs
SUBTOTAL $3,131,350
Engineering, Legal, Administration $ 469,703
Contingency $ 313,135
GRAND TOTAL $3,915,000
Note: If road project is in more than one jurisdiction, please prepare separate cost estimate forms for each
portion and submit with applications.
City of Iowa City - Moss Ridge Road
OPINION OF ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Preliminary Engineering Phase - 1/17/2013
UNIT EXTENDED
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY COST COST
1 CLEARING AND GRUBBING ACRE 10 10,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $
2 EXCAVATION, CLASS 10, ROADWAY AND BORROW CY 64,600 11.00 $ 710,600.00 $
3 TOPSOIL, STRIP, SALVAGE AND SPREAD CY 5,400 8.00 $ 43,200.00 $
4 MODIFIED SUBBASE CY 3,100 40.00 $ 124,000.00 $
5 GRANULAR SHOULDERS, TYPE B TON 140 25.00 $ 3,500.00 $
6 PAVED SHOULDER, HOT MIX ASPHALT MIXTURE, 8 IN. SY 2,200 45.00 $ 99,000.00 $
7 STANDARD OR SLIP FORM PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT, CLASS
C, CLASS 3 DURABILITY, 9 IN.
SY 8,810 50.00 $ 440,500.00 $
8 STANDARD OR SLIP FORM PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT, CLASS
C, CLASS 3 DURABILITY, 10 IN.
SY 2,480 65.00 $ 161,200.00 $
9 MEDIAN, P.C. CONCRETE, 4 IN. SY 1,010 70.00 $ 70,700.00 $
10 HOT MIX ASPHALT MIXTURE (1,000,000 ESAL), INTERMEDIATE COURSE, 1/2 IN. MIX TON 210 95.00 $ 19,950.00 $
11 HOT MIX ASPHALT MIXTURE (1,000,000 ESAL), SURFACE COURSE, 1/2 IN. MIX, NO
SPECIAL FRICTION REQUIREMENT
TON 210 100.00 $ 21,000.00 $
13 PRECAST CONCRETE BOX CULVERT, 10 FT. X 5 FT. LF 25 600.00 $ 15,000.00 $
14 PRECAST CONCRETE BOX CULVERT, 12 FT. X 6 FT. LF 122 1,000.00 $ 122,000.00 $
15 PRECAST CONCRETE BOX FLARED APRON, 10 FT. X 5 FT.EACH 1 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $
16 PRECAST CONCRETE BOX FLARED APRON, 12 FT. X 6 FT.EACH 2 25,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $
17 APRONS, CONCRETE, 18 IN. DIA. EACH 2 800.00 $ 1,600.00 $
18 APRONS, CONCRETE, 24 IN. DIA. EACH 1 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $
19 APRONS, CONCRETE, 48 IN. DIA. EACH 2 2,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $
21 INTAKE, SW-507 EACH 8 3,000.00 $ 24,000.00 $
22 INTAKE, SW-512, 24 IN. EACH 3 2,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $
23 SUBDRAIN, LONGITUDINAL, (SHOULDER) 4 IN. DIA. LF 7,100 8.00 $ 56,800.00 $
24 STORM SEWER, TRENCHED, RCP, 2000D (CIII), 18 IN. LF 690 65.00 $ 44,850.00 $
25 STORM SEWER, TRENCHED, RCP, 2000D (CIII), 24 IN. LF 120 70.00 $ 8,400.00 $
26 STORM SEWER, TRENCHED, RCP, 2000D (CIII), 36 IN. LF 26 125.00 $ 3,250.00 $
27 STORM SEWER, TRENCHED, RCP, 2000D (CIII), 48 IN. LF 250 170.00 $ 42,500.00 $
30 REVETMENT, CLASS E TON 290 50.00 $ 14,500.00 $
31 REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT SY 1,400 10.00 $ 14,000.00 $
32 SPECIAL SUBGRADE PREPARATION SY 1,460 5.00 $ 7,300.00 $
33 SIDEWALK, P.C. CONCRETE, 6 IN. (INCLUDES ONLY 5' WIDTH) SY 1,460 35.00 $ 51,100.00 $
34 SIGNAGE LS 1 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $
35 TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND INTERCONNECT TO NORTHGATE LS 1 200,000.00 $ 200,000.00 $
36 PAINTED PAVEMENT MARKINGS, DURABLE STA 40 80.00 $ 3,200.00 $
37 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $
38 MOBILIZATION LS 1 150,000.00 $ 150,000.00 $
41 EROSION CONTROL AND SEEDING LS 1 80,000.00 $ 80,000.00 $
44 RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION LS 1 250,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $
Sub-Total 3,023,150 $
Engineering, Legal, Administration 453,473 $
Contingency 302,315 $
*Grand Total 3,779,000 $
*Does not include costs for environmental mitigation
DESCRIPTION: 31-foot wide new PCC Roadway approximately 2,100-feet from Highway 1 to proposed Moss Ridge Campus at Rapid Creek
Subdivision. Project also includes Highway 1 improvements, 8-ft walk, traffic signals and interconnect, sanitary sewer, water main, stormwater
system, and detention basins.
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Item K
Description of Associated Economic Development and Jobs
1. A. Description and History of Business
Shive-Hattery, Inc. is an architecture/engineering firm, which has been in continuous operation in
Eastern Iowa for more than 115 years. The company goes beyond full service to give our clients a single
source for solutions. Our mission is to provide outstanding client service through planning, design,
construction and post occupancy. The process is unique to each project and each client. Providing the
right team of talented specialists, identifying and managing the critical steps to success and delivering
quality services has led to continuous growth of our firm in both revenues and employees. The
Company is ranked 31st in the Building Design and Construction annual listing of top architecture,
engineering and construction firms and serves six market sectors: Education, Government, Commercial,
Healthcare, Industry and Telecommunications.
The Corporate office for Shive-Hattery is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The company is a regional Mid-
West firm that has over 325 employees and has design offices (with the number of employees in each
office in parenthesis) in the following locations:
Iowa Illinois Indiana Missouri
Cedar Rapids (44) Bloomington (16) Valparaiso (16) Chesterfield (1)
Iowa City (69) Chicago (12)
West Des Moines (84) Downers Grove (18)
Corporate Office (25) Moline (49)
The Company’s Iowa City office is the second largest office (by staff) in the company and has
experienced continuous and steady growth over the past 15 years. In 1997, there were 40 employees
in the Iowa City office (in an office that was designed for 50 staff) and have currently grown to 69
employees in 2012. It is anticipated that growth will continue, and have plans to grow to 78 staff in the
next two years, and grow to 90 staff in 5 years.
Shive-Hattery is currently considering construction of a 27,000 square foot (expandable) operations
center to accommodate the Company's business expansion needs. The Company anticipates entering
into a 10-year lease with the developer/owner of the building for a build-to-suit facility. A capital
investment of approximately $6 to $7 million (site acquisition and construction) is anticipated. The first
phase of the construction will accommodate about 90 staff members.
1.B. Growth Data
Since 2007, revenues for the Iowa City office have grown from approximately $7 million to $14 million.
Staff size has grown from 52 employees to 69 in the same period. Much of this growth was in a
recessionary period for the country. With slow and steady recovery of the economy, we anticipate
growth in the sectors we serve. Historically, there has been large growth in architecture and engineering
services at the end of recessionary periods.
1.C. Hourly Wages for Job Classifications
The hourly wages for professionals in the Iowa City office vary widely depending on their area of
expertise and experience. Most staff are salaried, not hourly employees. The following listing gives the
ranges of salaries for our full time staff:
Administrative Staff $32,000 – $64,000
Architects $40,000 - $100,000
Engineers $50,000 - $100,000
Project Managers $60,000 - $90,000
Licensed Surveyors $50,000 - $80,000
Field Technicians $20.00 - $30.00/hour
Summer Interns $13.00 - $16.00/hour
1.D. Turnover Rates for Staff
The following table of turnover rates for the Iowa City office includes both voluntary (retirements, leave
for another job opportunity) and involuntary (terminations and lay-offs) turnover. As previously
mentioned, despite losing staff to turnover, the office has replaced the departing staff and has added
additional staff requiring the need for relocating to a new office building. It should be noted that the
average turnover rate in the Architecture/Engineering industry is 15%.
Turnover Rates:
2008 – 3.6%
2009 – 8.5%
2010 – 5.2%
2011 – 5.1%
2012 – 8.8%
1. E Benefits
All full time and some part-time employees are eligible for benefits through the company benefit
program. The details of the benefit program are shown in the table below:
Employee Benefits
Employee
Benefits
Provided by
Business
Total Annual Cost
(shown per employee)
Portion of Total Annual Cost
Paid by Business Plan Provisions
Employee Family Employee Family Deductibles
(include co-
insurance %, office
visit co-pay, annual
out-of-pocket max,
etc.)
Medical
Insurance
Health Plan A $6,987.12 $17,385.12 $5,559.12 $12,153.12
Employee - $2500
Family - $5000
Co-Pay: $20/$40
Out of Pocket:
$5000/$7500
Co-insurance = 20%
Health Plan B $5,933.28 $15,969.72 $4,709.28 $11,253.72
Employee - $2500
Family - $5000
Co-Pay: $30/$60
Out of Pocket:
$5000/$7500
Co-insurance = 20%
Dental
Insurance
$370.44 $1,385.64 $370.44 $370.44
Employee - $50
Family - $150
Annual Max - $1500
Preventative Service
- Deductible Waived
Orthodontics -
$2000 Lifetime Max
Life Insurance $0.00 $0.00 100% N/A
Life Coverage - 1x Annual Salary
Max $100,000
Short Term
Disability $0.00 N/A 100% N/A
66.67% of Base Salary
Max $8000/month
Waiting Period - 7 Calendar Days
Maximum 13 weeks
Long Term
Disability $0.00 $0.00 100% N/A
66.67% of Base Salary
Max $8000/month
401K
Year Ending 2009 2010 2011
Employee must be 21, employed for 2 years
before eligible for matching, work 1000 hours
each year and be an employee on December
31 to receive a matching deposit. This plan
has immediate vesting. Match % 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Profit Sharing
Year Ending 2009 2010 2011 Employee must be 21, work 500 hours during
the year and be an employee on December 31
to receive a profit sharing deposit. This plan
has a 6 year vesting schedule. Match % 4.72% 5.28%
1.F. Civil or Criminal Violations
The company does not have any civil or criminal violations within the past 5 years (if ever).
1.G. Percentage of in-state suppliers
As this is a professional services company, in-state suppliers will be local service providers for business
related needs.
1.H. Iowa Companies you expect to sell to which currently buy from non-Iowa companies
The Iowa City office sells it services primarily to clients within a 60 mile radius of Iowa City. To which
extent new clients that currently buy from non-Iowa firms is not determinable.
1.I. Import Substitution
This does not apply to our Professional Services firm.
1.J. Other Iowa Companies that could be considered as your competitors.
Any and all Architecture and Engineering firms could be considered competitors. The Iowa City office is
the only full service Architecture/Engineering firm in the Iowa City area.
1.K. Required Environmental Permits
No special permitting necessary for this business operation.
2. A. Preference to Hire Iowa Residents.
Whenever possible, the Iowa City office tries to hire local personnel from within a 30-50 mile radius.
We have found that hiring local people are usually “rooted” to the area (usually by family) and want to
stay in the area. This helps with keeping our turnover rates low. Since our business is client relations
based, turnover can severely impact our business, which is why hiring local people is to our advantage.
Priorities will be given to those local workers with demonstrated skills, educational attainment levels
and experience appropriate for the duties required. The company is an equal opportunity employer
with a strong focus on diversity.
2.B. Has the Company merged or acquired an Iowa company?
No.
2.C. What percentage of the total Iowa City Office Operating Expenditures (including wages and
salaries) will be spent within the State of Iowa?
Approximately 90%-95%
2.D. Of the total dollar amount of annual sales, what is the expected percentage of out of state sales?
To Be Determined. We traditionally serve clients in the 60 mile radius of Iowa City. However, on
occasion, we will have a client that is from out of state.
2.E. Are there any other state funds being requested for road or economic development project?
Not that we are aware of.
Exhibit L
MPOJC Letter
See following page
Exhibit M
Minority Impact Statement
See following pages
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Form 105101 (03-2009)
MINORITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Pursuant to 2008 Iowa Acts, HF 2393, Iowa Code Section 8.11, all grant applications submitted to the state of
Iowa that are due beginning January 1, 2009 shall include a Minority Impact Statement. This is the state’s
mechanism for requiring grant applicants to consider the potential impact of the grant project’s proposed
programs or policies on minority groups.
Please choose the statement(s) that pertains to this grant application. Complete all the information
requested for the chosen statement(s). Submit additional pages as necessary.
The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique positive impact on
minority persons.
Describe the positive impact expected from this project.
Indicate which group is impacted:
Women Persons with a disability Blacks Latinos Asians
Pacific Islanders American Indians Alaskan Native Americans Other
The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique negative impact
on minority persons.
Describe the negative impact expected from this project.
Present the rationale for the existence of the proposed program or policy.
Provide evidence of consultation with representatives of the minority groups impacted.
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Indicate which group is impacted:
Women Persons with a disability Blacks Latinos Asians
Pacific Islanders American Indians Alaskan Native Americans Other
The proposed grant project programs or policies are not expected to have a disproportionate or unique
impact on minority persons.
Present the rationale for determining no impact.
I hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge:
Name:
Title:
Ron Knoche, City Engineer
Definitions
“Minority Persons,” as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, means individuals who are women, persons with a
disability, Blacks, Latinos, Asians or Pacific Islanders, American Indians, and Alaskan Native Americans.
“Disability,” as defined in Iowa Code Section 15.102, subsection 7, paragraph “b,” subparagraph (1):
b. As used in this subsection:
(1) "Disability" means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially
limits
one or more of the major life activities of the individual, a record of physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual, or being regarded as an
individual with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life
activities of the individual.
"Disability" does not include any of the following:
(a) Homosexuality or bisexuality.
(b) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not
resulting from physical impairments or other sexual behavior disorders.
(c) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania.
(d) Psychoactive substance abuse disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
“State Agency,” as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, means a department, board, bureau, commission, or
other agency or authority of the state of Iowa.
325 E Washington St
Suite 101
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 354-3939
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Tom Markus
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Tom,
On behalf of The Iowa City Area Development Group, I would like to convey our full
support for the City of Iowa City’s request for competitive RISE funding to construct
Moss Ridge Road which will allow access into the Moss Ridge Campus Development.
This high visibility development along Interstate 80 has already garnered significant
interest from site selection consultants and existing local employers interested in
expansion. We think the site design has evolved significantly since its original
inception and feel that it offers the ideal mix of office, retail and housing to make it an
attractive live / work environment.
Our area continues to receive regular inquiries for large office space that our market
does not currently have available. Consultants from around the country have defined
the type of office park environment our area needs to compete for projects; this development would be the best means for achieving this goal.
Additionally, Moss Ridge Road helps to align the longer term goals of cre ating a
secondary access point for commuter traffic to access new and existing major
employers such as Pearson and Mercer from other areas of the region.
We feel the short and long term impacts of this access road are tremendous and we
hope you will support the City of Iowa City’s request to access funding for this project.
As the economic development entity for the Iowa City Area, the ICAD Group will work to
the best of our abilities to ensure this investment is realized in real economic growth and long term benefit for the State of Iowa. Please do not hesitate to contact our
organization if we can provide any additional information or assistance to this project.
Best Regards,
Mark Nolte, Interm President
Iowa City Area Development Group
To: Karen Howard, City of Iowa City
RISE Application Letter
From: Brett Bosworth, President of R&R Equity Partners
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Moss Ridge Campus Office Park: R&R Realty Group is working with the Moss family to master plan and
develop a Class A office park on approximately 170 acres located on the NW corner of Highway #1 and I-
80 in Iowa City. R&R Realty Group will target and market the locations to professional office, non-
personal service uses, or industrial/manufacturing. The project has been approved by the City of Iowa
City and is in the final stages negotiations to begin construction on the access road. This project will be
similar to the 4 office parks R&R owns in the western suburbs of Des Moines and will require similar
access and infrastructure to be successful. Our strategy over the past 27 years has produced around
3,500,000 square feet of Class A office here in the greater Des Moines market.
Limited Options: The Moss Ridge Campus property is really the only viable location in the City of Iowa
City that has all the key components to make an office park successful. Those components are as
follows;
Keys to Success :
1. Parcel Size : To attract quality long term companies you have to have a large enough parcel that
can accommodate multiple buildings that offer companies expansion capabilities under a single
ownership structure. Moss Ridge Campus would be able to accommodate over 1,000,000 square
feet of office property which would attract and house over 5,000 employees.
2. Access : Larger office parks with support retail will require multiple and well located access
points in order to accommodate the traffic and movement. R&R has developed all of its projects
off of the interstate systems and all have multiple access points in and out of the parks.
Companies continue to push their square feet per person down trying to lower their overall real
estate costs which will continue to push the need for good access and multiple ingress/egress
points.
3. Timing : When a business tenant is ready to make a commitment we must to be in a position to
respond with decisions and a building to meet their timeline. Being “shovel ready” is the key to
economic development and having the necessary infrastructure can be costly and prohibitive for
most developments. The Moss family has made a substantial financial commitment to date and
continues to be willing to fund the development of future office / retail developments.
Moss Ridge Campus is the only site in Iowa City that R&R has been able to identify that meets these
parameters and we ask that assistance be considered for access by the State of Iowa.
Brett Bosworth
President of R&R Equity Partners