HomeMy WebLinkAboutPIN Grants 2006
I ~ .L
-~= -lilt
~~~~-r
~~ "'IIII.~_~_~_.
--
CITY OF IOWA CITY
PROGRAM FOR
IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS
PIN Grant Program Application
Name of Project:
Development of a Master Plan for Brookland Park
Name of Neighborhood Association:
Melrose Neighborhood Association
Location of Proposed Project:
Location is: Public property
Private property
School District property
Name/Address/Phone Numbers of Contact Per-
sons:
Jean Walker
335 Lucon Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246
319/337-5201
Amount of Funds Requested:
--
-
-
Time Period of Proposed Project:
$4,800
x
From: July 1 ,2005 To: November 30,2005
A. Describe the project; why is it needed and what are its goals:
See Additional Pages.
Add additional pages if necessary.
B. General List and Description of Activities with estimated time line:(please indicate if this project will or
could be phased over a number of years)
See Additional Pages.
Add additional pages if necessary.
C. List the names of potential resources (neighborhood and other) that will be utilized in this project:
Type Status
See Additional Pages for details. Volun- Cash Antici- Com-
teer pated mitted
1. Neighborhood members
2. Iowa City Parks & Recreation department
3. See Additional Pages for note about City staff time.
4.
5.
6.
x
o
o
o
o
o
Paae 2
o
x
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
x
x
o
o
o
o
PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS
D. Describe the process used to solicit neighborhood input into this funding request and summarize
results:
See Additional Pages for details.
Add additional pages if necessary.
a. Does this project benefit low-income, elderly, youth or other disadvantaged youth? If yes, please
explain.
See Additional Pages for details.
Add additional pages if necessary.
F. Could the project occur without PIN funding?
See Additional Pages for details.
Add additional pages if necessary.
G. Could the project operate with less funding?
See Additional Pages and attached Shoemaker & Haaland proposal for details. The Parks &
Recreation department will contribute to the cost of the master plan (up to $1,000) if the
PIN Grant is not sufficient.
Add additional pages if necessary
EXPENSE CATEGORY PIN FUNDS OTHER FUNDS LIST SOURCE OF OTHER
FUNDS
I. Equipment/Supplies $ $
J. Project Materials
K. Professional Services $4,800
L. Contracted Improvements
M. Other Costs(List)
TOTALS $4,800 $
Additional Pages
PIN GRANT APPLICATION BY THE MELROSE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
FOR A MASTER PLAN OF BROOKLAND PARK
February 26, 2005
A. Describe the project; why it is needed and what are its goals:
Brookland Park was established in 1924. It is an approximately 3-acre area bounded on the southwest by a railroad and
to the southeast by Greenwood Drive. Other boundaries are private property. It has one concrete path, connecting
Greenwood Drive to Melrose Court. It has a swingset and an area with play equipment. It is largely unlit.
No substantial renovation has been made to the Park for many years, if ever. It has a stream running through it that
becomes clogged. It has one shelter that is on the City's Parks & Recreation department's list for replacement. A gravel
path, that is not wheelchair-accessible, runs past the shelter and crosses the stream by means of a section of sewer pipe.
A substantial area ofthe Park is vulnerable to flooding rrom the stream. Another area, at the access point for department
vehicles, is also prone to flooding. These issues have been noted by Parks & Recreation Department personnel, who are
considering addressing some of them in the near future.
Due to the present condition ofthe Park (such as its propensity to flooding and its current layout), it is not very attractive
for use by the Neighborhood. For many years members ofthe Neighborhood have expressed a desire that the Park be
developed into a more attractive and usable area. Recently, a large part of the Neighborhood (including the Park) has
been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Therefore, we would like to have the Park renovated in a manner
that would complement its National Register status.
Because ofthese Neighborhood desires (to have the Park renovated to make it more usable, attractive, and in keeping
with its historic stature) and because the Parks & Recreation Department is considering making some improvements to
the Park in the near future, the Neighborhood deems it timely and prudent to develop a Master Plan for the Park as
soon as possible. Thus, needed immediate improvements can be done with the Plan in mind and other improvements
and the realization ofthe Master Plan can be done as additional funds become available (rrom the City budget, further
PIN grants, or Neighborhood fundraising as feasible).
We believe that the Melrose Neighborhood Association should be the group to implement this project as its members
are those who would be most affected by its results and who know how they would like the Park developed (though of
course this project would be done with the guidance of and in communication with the City's Parks & Recreation
department).
B. General List and Description of Activities with estimated time line:
The activities and estimated time line would be similar to those of the recently-completed Iowa City Benton Hill Park
Master Plan development.
Mid-May through June. 2005:
i). If, in one of its May meetings, the City Council recommends that this project be funded, the Neighborhood will
continue already started discussions amongst its members concerning plans for the Park.
ii). Neighborhood members will research the Park's history and attempt to find survey plans ofthe Park's
boundaries and its surrounding properties.
iii). The Neighborhood will retain Shoemaker & Haaland to develop the Master Plan, pending availability ofthe
funds July 1.
July through approximately November. 2005:
i). The Parks & Recreation department will survey the Park boundaries.
ii). The Neighborhood will have an initial meeting with Shoemaker & Haaland to present their ideas for the Park.
iii). Shoemaker & Haaland will present their initial plan to the Neighborhood for discussion and further input.
·iv). . Shoemaker & Haaland will make revisions and meet with the Neighborhood with the final Master Plan.
See the attached Shoemaker & Haaland proposal for details. That proposal states that their entire process will take
approximately 2 to 3 months to complete, so the July through November time period above allows for any unexpected
delays.
The Neighborhood will be in communication with the Parks & Recreation department throughout this project.
This project is a single-item project. It is not expected to take more than a year to complete. Therefore, it would not be
phased over a number of years.
C. List the names of potential resources (neighborhood and other) that will be utilized in this project:
The Neighborhood representative has already met with Terry Trueblood (Director of Parks & Recreation) and
subsequently with him, Terry Robinson (Superintendent of Parks & Forestry), Steve Ford and Mike Stineman (both of
Shoemaker & Haaland Professional Engineers) to discuss the feasibility and cost of this project. Steve Ford and Mike
Stineman recently developed the Master Plan for Iowa City's Benton Hill Park.
The Parks & Recreation department will survey the Park and will contribute to the cost ofthe master plan (up to
$1,000) ifthe PIN Grant is not sufficient. Once the project is approved, the Parks & Recreation department will
undertake the high priority items deemed to be affordable utilizing existing funds to the extent possible; and will
shepherd the proposed project through the Capital Improvement Program budgeting process. Neighborhood members
will research the history of the Park, give input concerning Park plans through phone calls, email, US mail, and/or
meetings.
Fundraising in the Neighborhood will occur, if necessary, to make up any shortfall in funds to cover the cost of this
project (though the Neighborhood hopes that this fundraising will not be necessary, having recently contributed
approximately $8,000 for the nomination of the Neighborhood to the National Register of Historic Places).
D. Describe the process used to solicit neighborhood input into this funding request and summarize results:
For many years members of the Neighborhood have expressed a desire that the Park be developed into a more attractive
and usable area. The Neighborhood Representative discussed with the 13-member Neighborhood Executive Committee
the idea of applying for a PIN grant to fund a Master Plan for the Park. This idea was approved by the Committee and
some suggestions were made for Park improvements.
All of the property owners (and as many non-owner residents as known) in the Neighborhood were subsequently solicited
for input about this funding request by a newsletter mailed February 25,2005.
E. Does this project benefit low-income, elderly, youth or other disadvantaged youth?
Due to anticipated improvements in the Master Plan, this project will benefit everyone who would like to use the Park,
not only those who live in the Neighborhood. Thus low-income, elderly, youth, and other disadvantaged youth would
be benefit. In particular, this is a Neighborhood where many UI students (many probably of low-income) live, often in
houses with limited outdoor space, so a more usable Park would be of great benefit to them. In addition, it is
anticipated that the Master Plan would include improve wheelchair access for users of the Park.
F. Could the project occur without PIN funding?
Due to limited City budgets, it is unlikely that this project would occur without PIN funding, or at least not for many
years. As stated above, this Park has not had any major renovation for many years, if any, since its initial
development, and has some problems that need to be addressed in the near future.
It is unlikely that fundraising in the Neighborhood would cover the complete cost of this project because the
Neighborhood has only recently completed a fundraising drive to raise approximately $8,000 for its nomination to the
National Register of Historic Places.
G. Could the project operate with less funding?
The project could not operate with less funding or be phased over a number of years as the cost is a single fee to
complete this single project, i.e., the project cannot be broken down into smaller parts. However, if this PIN grant
application is successful but less than the total cost was allocated, fundraising within (and perhaps outside) the
Neighborhood will be done to make up the difference. Regardless of the outcome of the application, the
Neighborhood is committed to proceeding with this project and will assume financial responsibility for any
outstanding funds. However, due to other recent Neighborhood fundraising described above, funding this project
without grant assistance would be a financial burden to the neighborhood.
· Proposal from Shoemaker & Haaland:
Shoemaker & Haaland
Engineering Landscape Architecture Surveying
160 Holiday Road, Coralville, Iowa 52241 Phone: 319.351.7150
3343 Southgate Ct SW, Ste. 109, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
Phone: 319.286.8888
2021 Main Street, Keokuk Iowa 52632 Phone: 319.524.2883
February 24,2005
Ms. Jean Walker
Melrose Neighborhood Assoc.
335 Lucon Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Re: Brookland Park - Park Masterplan Proposal
Dear Jean:
Thank you for the opportunity to assist you and the Melrose Neighborhood in the development of a Park Masterplan
for Brookland Park. The proposed scope of work is based on a design process of working with the City and the
Melrose Neighborhood Association. The Brookland Park Masterplan will be the product of the 'visioning process' we
will undertake in partnership with the City and the Melrose Neighborhood residents. The following is our scope of
services for the project.
Scope of Services:
1. Site Analysis and Base Mapping
a. Obtain available mapping from the City ofIowa City for Masterplan Base Map.
b. Evaluate the existing site features and history.
c. Evaluate the impact of the surrounding neighborhood, school, circulation patterns, and other area recreation
facilities.
d. Photo document pertinent site features.
2. Public Visioning Workshop #1 Recreation Needs Assessment
a. Organize a public meeting and guide participants through a 'visioning' design process.
b. General discussion of recreation needs and trends.
c. Determine public priority-recreation needs (neighborhood and recreation user groups).
d. Document summary of public meeting for future use.
e. Schedule next meeting.
3. Park Development Program
a. Utilizing input rrom public meetings, City Staff, and observed site opportunities, put together a park
development program (listing ofproject goals) that will be used to guide project design decisions. Submit the
park development program to the Neighborhood and the City for approval.
,4. Public Visioning Workshop #2 Recreation Development Program (Concept)
a. Discuss park development program (goals).
b. Discuss park features and other existing conditions impacting park design.
c. Discuss safety, parking and access issues.
d. Present preliminary design concept.
e. Discuss budget and schedules.
f. Schedule next meeting.
5. Develop Final Park Masterplan
a. Synthesize data and public input to develop a final park masterplan.
b. Determine preliminary opinion of construction costs.
6. Present Final Park Masterplan to Neighborhood
a. Organize and lead a public meeting to present the Park Masterplan Concept, opinion of construction costs, and
general project implementation sequence.
b. Develop drawings and sketches for public meeting presentation.
Compensation:
1. Site Analysis and Base Map Development
2. Public Workshop #1 - Recreation Needs Assessment
3. Park Development Program
4. Public Workshop #2
- Recreation Development Prog. & Concept
5. Develop Final Park Masterplan
6. Public Workshop #3 - Present Final Park Masterplan
1,400
570
800
250
1,200
200
Subtotal
4,600
Estimated Reimbursable expenses
200
Total
$4,800
Time of Performance:
We can begin work on your project within one week of authorization to proceed. The entire process rrom site analysis
to final presentation of a Park Masterplan will take approximately 2-3 months to complete.
We look forward to working with you on this project. Thank you for the opportunity to assist with this work. Please
review and return one signed copy for our files.
Sincerely,
SHOEMAKER & HAALAND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
(Signed)
Steven Ford
Landscape Architect
I ~ .L
-~= -lilt..,
~~~~~
~~"'IIII.~
--
CITY OF IOWA CITY
PROGRAM FOR
IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS
PIN Grant Program Application
Name of Project:
Sheridan Avenue Sidewalk Completion Project:
South side of 1400 & 1500 Blocks
Name/Address/Phone Numbers of Contact Per-
sons:
Jeff Schabilion, 431 Rundell St, Iowa City, IA
52240 351-0872
Name of Neighborhood Association:
Longfellow Neighborhood Association
Location of Proposed Project:
Location is: Public property
Private property
School District property
Time Period of Proposed Project:
From: July 1 ,2005 To: June 30, 2006
Amount of Funds Requested:
$ 5,000
A. Describe the project; why is it needed and what are it's goals:
Please See Additional Page 1, item A.
x
-
-
Add additional pages if necessary.
B. General List and Description of Activities with estimated time line:(please indicate if this project will or
could be phased over a number of years) .
Please See Additional Page 1, item B.
Add additional pages if necessary.
C. List the names of potential resources (neighborhood and other) that will be utilized in this project:
Type Status
Volun- Cash
teer
1. Longfellow Neighborhood Association
2. Longfellow Neighborhood Association
3.
4.
5.
6.
..
o
o
o
o
o
o
..
o
o
o
o
Antici- Com-
pated mitted
D ..
0 ..
0 0
0 0
D 0
0 0
Page 2
PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS
D. Describe the process used to solicit neighborhood input into this funding request and summarize
results:
Announcements for the FY 2005-2006 PIN Grant were placed in the neighborhood newsletter, The Long
View as well as e-mail and meeting announcements. Contributed ideas were discussed by the LNA
board of directors, evaluated using LNA goals and PIN Grant Criteria, and prioritized. Final decisions
were and will be announced using the same media. Adjacent landowners will be re-notified by mail
before the end of the grant award process. Add additional pages if necessary.
E. Does this project benefit low-income, elderly, youth or other disadvantaged youth? If yes, please
explain.
Though not the focus of the project, by providing an alternative means for transportation, and a place for
exercise, and a means to view the new markers and sculpture, the nature trail and make increased use
of the existing pedestrian tunnel, everyone will benefit including these target groups.
Add additional pages if necessary.
F. Could the project occur without PIN funding?
This is unlikely unless the City of Iowa City, like many other communities, simply chose to install the
sidewalks by fiat imposing a levy on the adjacent landowners for the cost. We are not asking the
adjacent landowners to contribute funds and it would therefore be a great benefit to completion of this
project in a harmonious manner to have it funded via a PIN grant Add additional pages if necessary.
G. Could the project operate with less funding?
Yes, but less funding would require budget cuts resulting in fewer linear feet of sidewalk to be installed.
Add additional pages if necessary
EXPENSE CATEGORY PIN FUNDS OTHER FUNDS LIST SOURCE OF OTHER
FUNDS
I. Equipment/Supplies $ $
J. Project Materials
K. Professional Services
L. Contracted Improvements 5,000
M. Other Costs(List) $100 LNA
[Grass seed and topsoil]
TOTALS $ 5,000 j $100
neighbor\pinfund.app
* ADD ADDmONAL PAGES TO PROVIDE DETAILS OF BUDGET
A. Describe the project; why is it needed and what are it's goals:
Based on anecdotal and random observation by several independent observers, there appears to be a significant
amount of foot traffic passing north and south through the tunnel and along the Nature Trail and rrom there east to
west also along Sheridan Ave. Many folks cross the bridge on Sheridan and then, upon running out of sidewalk, are
forced to either walk across the grass where the sidewalk would go, or worse still, cross the street at mid-block over
the bridge creating a safety issue. "Foot Traffic" in Longfellow includes all Non-motorized transportation-people
walking to work or to school (Longfellow Elementary, SE Jr. High, and City High, people walking to or rrom east side
and downtown businesses, people with strollers, people with pets, joggers, bicyclists, pleasure walkers, people visiting
our new historic markers and sculpture, and people in wheel chairs. Many residents feel traffic along Sheridan Ave,
while not considered quantitatively excessive, posses certain problems to the welfare of neighborhood residents and
others passing through from other areas of town. This project enhances our neighborhood by providing intermodal
access to alternative transportation and ties existing improvements together. The general consensus by City staff is in
agreement with our position and holds that this particular location desperately needs a sidewalk for accessibility as
well as safety reasons.
B. General List and Description of Activities with estimated time line:(please indicate if this project will or
could be phased over a number of years)
The proposed project will install new sidewalk within city right-of-way along the south side of the 1400 & 1500
Blocks of Sheridan Avenue (Between Grant Street/Longfellow Court and South. 7th Avenue). With sufficient funding,
the project could be completed in one season, or on a limited budget, it feasibly could be completed along one or more
street rrontage at a time allowing flexible completion in a time range of one to four years. One year, one time would be
ideal, however. In the ideal timeline, the contractor would be notified shortly after notice of approval for the grant was
received. The contractor might be able to fit the project in during the second half of the 2005 building season, but may
have to schedule it for the first half of 2006. Once complete, neighborhood residents would backfill, re-seed, and
mulch any areas disturbed in the course ofthe project.
· ~ J.
-~s.-....
;£~<iiljf!:~
:::-:~ '-l1li1'
--
CITY OF IOWA CITY
PROGRAM FOR
IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS
PIN Grant Program Application
Name of Project:
oL.ttbwcl-f.5tI;t~f:v/ Wtbtr 1>(Ctl fDufìd
Name/Address/Phone Numbers of Contact Per-
sons: 0uclu€tKrran
I~ WI'lctJ~¡rûl)rí~
:IDIAX<. tm ]:fI, 5da'i lo
lC¡
Amount of Funds Requested:
$ 51 ttb
Name of Neighborhood Association:
ÓDLt~Wt6t E~6
Location of Proposed Project:
Location is: Public property
Private property
School District property -L
Time Period of Proposed Project:
From: Fa II ~t:ö~ To: :;pl'fn ~t;ò(p
A. Describe the project; why is it needed and what are its goals: "'It t)ft p¡onf);~ tD b¿;¡lct l.\ ntw
plC¥-f~rolÆncl 6tructurt örì t~ northö¡(1t C# Wtbtr EJ~fl.J.
Wt~r" Dpfr>e:d i'n ttt to.ll of ¡qQ;. -, with enro!! rnerlc c;f approotf'tttH, .1L( Bf),O¢tud~,~, Currtnt
tr;>ro11rœnt Î~ ~Îm~ 5tb, ~d,tJït:2¡. With )'lìcreCAðfrq enroll~, f1t~,tfJho.~ a:c~ ne:cbJO.flf t-t)
pfJ~ 0. -œmf){?(D.(l.f C1Clbbrtx.:rr} tn tJt bhtk. tcp {). rcû tkJtd -fo,- ðr<t :thQmde~ NC1t- on/If ra~ ~
Cf)rol{~ i'f'ltreftbCtt bLtt- VQluable. plcv;l.qrour,cJt>pfJ.c.e hoò tttn (~~~ !,A..(t l.OOLdd f'x;Lù \r'¥.t
D b}{flct. CI fltw ~d-L\Yt' tD q. fit: tk ~ Cì.? u..:.tJ I Cb ~ Add additio'flal pages if necessary.
B. General List and Description of Activities with estimated time line:(please indicate if this project will or
could be phased over a number of years) ,
~~~l)rehl OO~I p/Cl.r>rHrQ p;..¡ { ¡).ci::4-tfnf)g~
rorx:! ro. i ;rC3 v fo, ( I ar04- Tl^ II f)ct:fj
Frnttl ö,pproYf>.-1 of pIOn 5'pnr:9 (J.(f:ð
Eq,u P~rrt/ ~riCfJ1 ordtre:d b»rf)mlfIFc~ 1/ t:lDtfj
5~ pTtpo.ro:tràn / m~llcd-rDn Fv.11 Pll::b'7 óprJ'rs ~tDlo
Add additional pages if necessary.
C. List the names of potential resources (neighborhood and other) that will be utilized in this project:
Type Status
Volun- Cash Antici- Com-
teer pated mitted
1. N~3~rtx:xxí '"Progmm fcf Tn1proVJ'-s N ~~hb?~I~ 0
2. We:~( PfA ~
3. 'Pr(~ D~~\jfY) 0
4. kk·ttr Endo~ 0
5. Captro.1 ~QI 0
6. Ft-tndro.'I-')¡''"'9! 6 rant ap¡:t'Qlj 0
XJ
~
~
o
fi(I
~
!XI
~
~
o
)(]
&J
o
I&J
!RI
E
~
W
Page 2
PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS
D. Describe the process used to solicit neighborhood input into this funding request and summarize
rrJ~lt~lJtifitcL (ALl bDUthürl E6to.*~ hDoxhDltl? by Lmtr{~ CÁitctfcfùi) Th¡~
}(>~r J'fìvrœt{ tt"t ft!jidttx:t to otterd a. pIano f0] medfŒJ, kit. j'f) v,:e:d. QL(
COTP~, eOnL-t1~) îU t'!:JtrOf?':» YD/unW/"tJ ard re (ommtndaiïtJfú. Nt)
~Sû.tìyt, mdtntJ:. u.:o:) rc-c:tìvtå.
tt Q . Add additional pages if necessary.
E. Does this project benefit low-income, elderly, youth or other disadvantaged youth? If yes, please
explain. .
ThÒ P'12Jtc:t w¡'!I tt-ne:f1l aU bDuthu..:e7k Ebtrx~~ ntl9~ Ctnd chlldrtn
]'ntlud'fr'{ ¡f.Jt~r ótud~ ûf)(j tJtoff, !hI' lDfll œ Cf:en tD t~ 'Pub/It
for at( ~ E:()JtJ~ and ~ntftt- frðm~
Add additional pages if necessary.
F. Could the project occur without PIN funding?
ThÓ prÖJttt WI' II to..K~ plQtt, I but ttt tfmt.l rn~ Lt:ùu l d h::e: ~ed.
Add additional pages if necessary.
G. Could the project operate with less funding?
Dn 0. mutb ómo..( [If bCQ (e.) but- lù:?1A (c~ not prbv;dt m toNt J:r.r>efTf-,
Add additional pages if necessary
EXPENSE CATEGORY
PIN FUNDS
OTHER FUNDS
LIST SOURCE OF OTHER
FUNDS
I. Equipment/Supplies bh-M
J. Project Materials
K. Professional Services
L. Contracted Improvements
M. Other Costs(List)
J
rJ ~ -"",
f "')t\U~U In .L
furdr-ctlb/fg, Wtbtf 1"f:A
I
TOTALS
$ 5. DCû $u $
* ADD ADDmONAL PAGES TO PROVIDE DETAILS OF BUDGET
neighbor\pinfund.app
IRVING B. WEBER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
February 2005
Dear Weber Families,
Efforts are underway to build a second play structure to the north of the school building. Currently there are
open fields, swings and asphalt play areas but no combined play structure. By the end of this academic year,
the Weber PTA Playground committee plans to finalize the design of the play structure with input from the
students, staff and parents and is currently raising money to finance the project. Our goal Is to install the
equipment in the summer of 2006.
Quality and safe structures are expensive. A structure similar in size to the one outside the Team 2 doors
would now cost about $50,000. The playground committee has set a two year fundraislng goal of
$70,000. This includes the cost of the play structure and installation. Thus far, contributions totaling $24,000
have been made to the playground fund by the Weber PT A, the Weber Education Fund, a cookie dough sale
and private donations.
To reach our g<;>al we will need your help. In òrder to minimize the number of fundraisers, the playground
committee is asking Weber families to consider making a tax deductible donation or pledge to the playground
fund. We want each family to contribute at a level with which they are comfortable. If we can raise the
equivalent of $110 per family, we would not need additional fundralsersl Any amount your family can
contribute will be greatly appreciated.
We will also be pursuing corporate and business donations, as well as grants within the community. If you
know of any organizations or have an employer with a matching gift program or who may consider a business
donation, please contact Judy Eckman at 337-2455 or jjeckman@inav.net. Also, if you have any comments or
would like to help with this effort, please feel free to contact Judy.
If your family would like to support this project, please make your checks payable to Weber Playground
Fund/lCCSD Foundation and use the enclosed donor card and return envelope. Return it to the ICC8D
Foundation, 509 8. Dubuque 8t., Iowa City, lA, 52240.
Thank you in advance for your generous support of all our children!
The Weber PT A Playground Committee
3850 Rohret Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Phone (319) 688,1170
Fax (319,339,5763
, ~. -.... ,--
,".
. ~. . .
t9~;åt Soli thwèsfÊšfåté':jleighbors ,':'
;;l:.','-. .,
.....,..:"
\1'"
',( ','", ,',....", " , ':( '_ . " ,:", ",~:.:, 'J; ,;' ,:, "", " ": . '" ,'_:,,~ . ."',' ,:",,'
:Weåre 'writin'gto 'irtforn1 YOlf'thafWëber Elei11ehlaty is
planning a 111ajor playground expansion project on the
north side of {-he school. We are exploring allpossibJe
funding options. Through the (~ity of 1°'1\721 (~ity tJlere is
,progran1 called ilI~rogran1 for In1proving Neighborhoods
'(sÆf\;J) C;rant". Thls~progran1 is designed to h-elp,:
ri~lghborhoodsnJeeta needed ot desired goa1. Oh behalf
Of the Southwest Estate Neighborhood Association, '\ve
vyoHldlike.toapplyfor this...grant'tol~elp build th~
P. 'laygrquf1dt11at'1.ilL1?eüefit the,~ÚHre C0I11111unity. ·
. w ,_' "
,
L
:.:;~i;f:'·j
:(~ " .
I;" ,
'), " . . ~', ,'..
·;;J,.¡·il' .'
>"'*".""~'J" "..J >..
f~,~>\·~"/i",' '~'::
~"':"': i ',', .;,
~"'<.' '. ,
~:~:j~,i''.''~'·':>\'Ô,lK::Monday, FebruaxY'21, 2005 at6:00p.111. we will he
~~~·:'/d.t;.>,;F',il}Qlêling aplaygi'o1-u1d planning 111eeting at. Weber
ritÍt;·J;}fdm'~I~flentary~edi~Çe~lter. An are. ,:elco111e. t,a atte11~, and
r;:s/<,c;'~, ·vv~.;;w-·elconJe a9ycOnJl}Jent, suggestIons, asslstanceor
f,[nlE);¡....i.. i9qI}Þ~r.n. i.?:' The. ¥veþ~r. Pla.ygrO.,t1~? ,Col11l11i ttee W ant~t~
. ".~ ,;.,_\~,~".,
I ~ .L
=~='__IIIt....
!~~~~
~... .-.~
-~
CITY OF IOWA CITY
PROGRAM FOR
IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS
PIN Grant Program Application
Name of Project:
HcrPPi JtvIJo'J PJ&\r~(OÙM 6r\;lry)\e~
.
Name of Neighborhood Association: _
Norrk5uk,. Ne.~~~r"kGM Æ.~C<2-l~M.
Name/Address/Phone Numbers of Contact Per- Location of Proposed Project:
sons: C I'll r~ ~foV\slt:(' 8<:.H-,. 5n\d{'
41'3 N. G,/~e,J- 3'''' 6ro~ Location is: Public property
J '31-rl 'L/ 33(5 -/J/b , Private property
C,5€! Ie h I\G\.. or-1 -/1teh0J.pW,1 k<Q ')\ch$ . CkJIo\ School District property
Amount of Funds Requested: Time Period of Proposed Project:
$
S¡ 000
-X-
-
-
From: Na.q 2005 To: OfUL./ ~~ Y' .:'1
-.J l.M.. T'-N..,- fr1V ~ _ ~ -y
A. Describe the project; why is it needed and what are it's goals: . CA..
We, o.n: V~I-{~')f¡~ fù~ -b> pùr~ ~(~ p~ ~~pm~.-W
/-Þfty f!;oflcfIJ Lfo¡vI::. U/tcJ.e I SlJl~ )Jvrr}. tlJ#I)· The... e.y.'':JhÝuj e¡ulfvrl.e4 IS o/~/
6<=i-( '~ apcýt, ~ UÝlSq-Fe,
Add additional pages if necessary.
B. General List and Description of Activities with estimated time line:(please indicate if this project will or
could be phased over a number of years)
- r~fII\S)v~ ~5h~ pl~ ~ ulf »\eA-
-d.&-f1 51 k
-/ttS~ ~ ql.t,f INA<-t
W<. d,~ ~ ê.fNd. ~ ~(ekl
~ ~ áY fw-o r?\C'~5.
Add additional pages if necessary.
C. List the names of potential resources (neighborhood and other) that will be utilized in this project:
Type Status
Volun- Cash Antici- Com-
teer pated mitted
.
1. IocuQ.. ~ fevt::.5 ~l,u..
2. 5ìJW>A- Ph; Zf,dóYl fr~l!J
N~ ~(Jý~ol ~}OC-.
þ?l
~
~
o
o
o
3.
4.
5.
6.
o
o
o
o
o
o
)8!
1&1
o
o
o
o
o
o
~
o
o
o
. Page 2
PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS
D. Describe the process used to solicit neighborhood input into this funding request and summarize
results: ~ ~....."f w"'" su.':J""~Aw <t Cfl2£ fr.- ~ ~ ~ (Joy
(WtС)~ a.:t ~ ~ '1 ok .¡- fo.bl.kJ. c.. ~,( ) '? G\..
~ðÝ~ ~. ':")....,} w.., k~ .....{ ':'ff~ J tk.
5 \ ~ ~ eM A{orc-l ~ 2t;or,
M If ~ ~ ~ Add additional pages if necessary.
E. Does this project benefit low-income, elderly, youth or other disadvantaged youth? If yes, please
. 1 fa. ~
explain. "'OY prD~ ~e-h-b CÅJ (~ 0NÅ.~'^tc... £-;''5 ""'- -h...
N~ Mt ~/ ~ u;"p ~ ,;;r ~ ~
~ ~~ eM GcI~ 7Jt-.
Add additional pages if necessary.
F. Could the project occur without PIN funding? .
~ !1wf.~ ~31>:J,J k t-!/kJ- ~ ~ 4:;1 ry ~ p~
~.f¡ J bv.f ~ l<) . ~ J '{7;ý ~ ~J
PI rJ ~ ¿., ~, Add additional pages if necessary.
G. Could the project operate with less funding?
\ I .
.1l u<: ~ ~ ~ ~&Jt) J~ ~ ~ k aJÆ /-0 r'lk
O>\e. C6Y .fv.Ð )M7) 1 ~ p!~ 1 fLJ ~fK4t.
Add additional pages if necessary
EXPENSE CATEGORY PIN FUNDS OTHER FUNDS LIST SOURCE OF OTHER
FUNDS
I. Equipment/Supplies $ ~.OOO $
..,
J. Project Materials
K. Professional Services
L. Contracted Improvements
M. Other Costs(List)
TOTALS $ ç (J{Jù $ $
* ADD ADDtnONAL PAGES TO PROVIDE DETAILS OF BUDGET
neighbor\pinfund.app
I ~ .L
~~~__IIIt....
~~~~~
~~"IIII.~
--
CITY OF IOWA CITY
PROGRAM FOR
IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS
PIN Grant Program Application
Name of Project:
Name of Neighborhood Association:
Miller-Orchard Neighborhood
Location of Proposed Project:
Benton Hill Park Kickoff Celebration
Name/Address/Phone Numbers of Contact Per-
sons:
Mary Knudson
725 West Benton St.
688-5278
Ruth Baker
515 West Benton St.
354-0443
Location is: Public property
Private property
School District property
x
--
-
-
Amount of Funds Requested:
$ 1800
Time Period of Proposed Project:
A day (TBD) in early July 2005
From: To:
A. Describe the project; why is it needed and what are it's goals:
A celebration for the opening of our long-awaited park. Goal would be to bring the neighborhood
together to celebrate the completion of this park and to encourage further participation in
supporting ongoing improvements to the neighborhood.
Add additional pages if necessary.
B. General List and Description of Activities with estimated time line:(please indicate if this project will or
could be phased over a number of years)
One-time picnic with entertainment by a small musical group. Those invited would be: Miller-
Orchard neighborhood, City Council, Parks and Rec director and committee, and the park
designers from Shoemaker and Holland.
Add additional pages if necessary.
C. List the names of potential resources (neighborhood and other) that will be utilized in this project:
Type Status
Volun- Cash Antici- Com-
teer pated mitted
1. Roosevelt School administration and student council
2. Neighborhood (help in organizing, contacting food
caterers, musical groups, and setup for picnic)
x
x
x
x
Page 2
PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS
D. Describe the process used to solicit neighborhood input into this funding request and summarize
results:
These are ideas discussed by neighbors over the years as we met during each phase of park
development and determined how to best celebrate the park's completion.
Add additional pages if necessary.
E. Does this project benefit low-income, elderly, youth or other disadvantaged youth? If yes, please
explain.
71 % of the resident's in Census Tract 6 (which is substantially made up of the Miller-Orchard
Neighborhood) is comprised of households that are below 80% of the median family income for
Iowa City. (It is required that only 51 % of households meet this description to have the area
qualify for a Low-Moderate Income Area.)
Add additional pages if necessary.
F. Could the project occur without PIN funding?
Yes, however, to encourage more neighbors to participate and become involved in future
projects, we feel having a musical group would be a more festive environment and having the
food catered would not place the responsibility of food preparation on those who consistently
bear the burden of responsibility for the neighborhood.
Add additional pages if necessary.
G. Could the project operate with less funding?
Not as outlined.
Add additional pages if necessary
EXPENSE CATEGORY PIN FUNDS OTHER FUNDS LIST SOURCE OF OTHER
FUNDS
I. Equipment/Supplies $ $ Invitees would be asked to
Chairs/Blankets for bring.
seating
J. Project Materials
K. Professional Services 400
Musical Group
L. Contracted Improvements
M. Other Costs(List) 1400
Food/Beverages
TOTALS $1800 $ $
neighbor\pinfund.app
* ADD ADDmONAL PAGES TO PROVIDE DETAILS OF BUDGET
MAR-04-2006 14:10
~
CITY OF IOWA CITY
P.01
PROGRAM FOR
114PROVING NEIGHBORHOODS
PIN Grant Program Application
Name of Project
ßtJ Yo)'ö +\i Il5 5-h-ed-' tru.s
Nøt'l'WAddresslPhone Numbers of Contact Per-
sons:
~lÞ~ ßø..~\~
lø \<"tM"~ c...+.
:rc. '""'~ C.-. ~ 7!.A 5~"¡ I-
Amount of Funds Reqlæsted:
Name of Neighbortlood Association:
(1~\...o~ t-\; I Is
Locab1 of Proposed Project
L~
Location Is: Public property
Private property
School District property _
Time Period of Proposed project
$ 4 .OGO
From: ' a - I - 05
To: 0'/ - 0 I -D<.,.
A. Desaibe the projBct; why Is It needed and what are its goals; OI,).Ml' qcc.Q. 'os ~ .e.;"\~ct'H-- -t\..4..
'o~~-*ï o-Ç. 0........ ~Jh~~.- h.c:t."J.. ~ J.Lv-c..k.~ á- $'¿"":'-k. ~ cC'..........-: h¡ '.~" ()..
~ ~'~.~ 1> 0..... ...~..~,~""'. M....-Iu..-< .......... ........'- 1..+ ........Iît...
"S~.Jø""~ù\~,~ --* ~ """'"'~ f\~~ f1'"P~~<.h Ch-V"C,. ('to,.. ...-....--c.h- ~,JJ... r..: \
~ ~~ ~~ ,,~~ ~..J(: re...~c:.c.-. Add sddltlonalpsges lnøœssary.
"
B. General List and Description of Activities with estimated time ßne:(please indicate if this prqect will or
could ~pha~ over ~ ~umber of years) -S~ oS ~ ÓU.~tw-'. b~~ 'A ~,_-...-:.~ Vu.s ~ $\v~
Tot'4o;. tr ~.."..... +0 ,......,j"'-\.~("s (~cc;c...J..\.~,h. I.P.~ ~~ pt,t-,~ ) .
'Pr-. _ "'" ~,\ .- '('r)ì.Áö.".,1') ....;..\\ ~~~ i~ , """".l. \M.'I.'iv-. ~c.- tt'+" ~ -+<-.u.s (~~ .
. - -0 .J . ~ P""1::I'I~~~
~"...~Á. +\~___ w:\l t!.f'\cto.\ok ~ ..-e...\~~ ~~~ o..........w':> .~ C:"b~·. r"'
~,..~l,,\ v-L.,. ~.,.ty~ ~ ~c""'~(,;f~c.. ì....~'1 rr~a.Ãðd~;;'~~~~~~·
C. Ust the names of ' potential resources (neighborhood and other) that will be utilized in this project:
Type status
VoIun- Cash Antici- Com-
teer pated mittød
ø 0 0
ø 0 0
ODD
ODD
ODD
ODD
1. 'l(c\--..ku...r~ {,,,_ ~\~...\......,.Jt. .)", ~.t-...J..
(,;..0.<.... ~ .\.Iou.... I,)
2. n"·,, ~ '\,¡ e.t;I'tI-r~"..vl-(,.. ~~+-1 pl-J.'O
3. ",*"-:e~ {"'~ Ç'Ñ. ~,,,,,,,- -.JI- ............ ""f,..~ .~-)
4.
6.
6.
rg/
C3'
o
o
o
o
MAR-04-2006 14:11
P.02
Page 2
PROGRAM'IOR lm'R.OVlNG NIIZGBBORllOODB
D. ~ the process used to soIictt neighborhood input into this funding request and ~mmarize
results. ß..ll~ v&,,-t,. f~ ~ Ow "'...... 1..f...... "'1.. ~ ("L"-: i~ ¡.... -\-\...c., r\JIoVftAl'
~"5 i ~ t.(u...r-~ C..t ~C-4""', A\\ {"~',~ t..,IIØfresse-r'. "- j .....tln.S+ ;.....
~d:..\", "\O~ ir'· .~.-p~~~ "1 ~~I+ -t1I ~ ~,~bt.Y" ~ í ~ ~..-r"t.o
~ ~h ",..~¥c..L It\- strfÏ)r -h-'.e.a. f \~~ os . 'S', "",,", \-r f, ~s..e... f I~ ',,,\ o,,~
lò-¥'~ ~.';. CA~ ~\Jh..\' c:í~ ~"'$oc."c.J.p....... \~sh:if N'\.S b.u...... s-Ff'"
. ~ '-t,. ~'\(¿.\ w,N't~ t þl\:1J 8" if~S8Sry.
E. Does is project benefit Iow--income. ekJer1y Youth ~¡. C?ther disadvantaged you ? If yes, please .
explain. ~ìk~ ~ v~id Q..~.~ ct4It~oCí-+ï,-S a..o".\t ~:·t t"""" - -+\.\.',"!;
~.~·I~ C:t)~'. '"-~~ /lit-. ~ ~~ ~.,.......t Qm.¡¡ ·.f·,""",~. \)E..'Ii-=-¥",j v~"S·. h+- ...;.~
\Y~~ ~o~~ O'or ~.tN"S ~ "'""~c:.... ~.\l I,...-",^-~ -t- f)"t""'- q\,,,,,, be~*1 ~ NiJ¡.-.i-
~ 0......... -\t"u.."õo ~ ~. ~ c....--.....
Add add;tlonal pages if neçæsary.
F. Could the project occur without PIN funding? ~\~-,.,v\ ~ L ~ .('--4,;-..'"1. . ~. ~ yrol ~
LOc;~ \i~j v--+- ~ \>\C"'U:.. &;r>r... ~\L. s~ "5~ c...,- \h.......~~ t'\." i!i....')t;rt ,
.. \\~('~, " ~\~cL-.t +r~ ·~...t.t4!-c;)h.."..!Þ we- ŸV'N~ \',wJ ~ \sJA. G¿~t;
o ~ ~ ~'"'f W\",,- f>1~ 'S'"'"ff~+ - ~.4kta.-k 1+ 0.......,. .sb--' ";0 ~j ."0+
( J. s ~ . I"AA.;,. ·k~ dd I!dditionB/ pøgøs If neœSS8~
G. Could the proj operate with less funding?
~'e.t\,~ .ç~J..\ J Lc~ tLLJLj l~t -h 0... 4)~~.-r {!-('tA.. ~"ð--
~..~..~ U)\J).r. .\T.u-.... ~ """ ~' 4-\,~ ~'"""~~ \I.a.4.~e. vu.~ ~ ø-
~~ ú~~..~ .~.:..... ey-v...r NL\.~\""þ..,..~¿~.--..Jói,.:.......·~u..".. ~(,'t~ I..s')
c-..J... ~J:_.\.. \,.).t.. ~ I--.J~ ~ ~ f¿ø.......V... ~ ~ ~L )'~ ) .
~dd additional pages if necessary
EXPENSE CATEGORY
PIN FUNDS
OTHER FUNDS
LIST SOURCE OF OTHER
FUNDS
I. EqulpmentlSupplles
J. Project MaterIIIIII -tro.. ~
K. Professional Services ~~'I
L. Confraded Improvements
M. Other Costs(Ust)
$
TOTAlS
$400D $ $
· ADD ADDmONAL PAGES TO PROVIDE DETAIlS OF BUDGET
nelghbor\plnrund.app
TOTAL P.02
I ~ .L
~~5.....IIIt...
~~~~~
~~"'IIII.~
--
CITY OF IOWA CITY
PROGRAM FOR
IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS
PIN Grant Program Application
Name of Project:
Saturday Night Drive-In
Name of Neighborhood Association:
Wetherby Friends and Neighbors
Location of Proposed Project:
Wetherby Park
2400 Taylor Drive
Name/Address/Phone Numbers of Contact Per-
sons:
Beth Koppes
California Avenue 354-1335
Don Anciaux
Russell Drive 339-0709
Amount of Funds Requested:
Location is: Public property
Private property
School District property
Time Period of Proposed Project:
x
-
-
-
$ 600.00
From: July 2005 To: June 2006
A. Describe the project; why is it needed and what are it's goals:
We will show movies in the shelter of the Park on two Saturday nights during this time.
These movies will be approved by the Wetherby Steering Committee. The neighborhood
expressed their opinion at other movie nights taht they wished to see more of these events.
It is the opinion of the Wetherby Friends and Neighbors Steering Committee that this event
has done more to foster the coming together of neighbors than anything else that we have'
tried.
Add additional pages if necessary.
B. General List and Description of Activities with estimated time line:(please indicate if this project will or
could be phased over a number of years)
There will be two movies scheduled, one in the fall of 2005 and one in the late spring/early
summer of 2006.
Add additional pages if necessary.
C. List the names of potential resources (neighborhood and other) that will be utilized in this project:
Type Status
Volun- Cash Antici- Com-
teer pated mitted
1. Jerry Hansen X X
2 . Beth Koppes X X
3. Don Anciaux X X
4. Randy Koppes X X
Page 2
PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS
D. Describe the process used to solicit neighborhood input into this funding request and summarize
results:
Our neighborhood is a very transitional neighborhood; we have lots of young people and many
young families. This has been a great way for new neighbors to be introduced to the
neighborhood and to make them feel welcome.
Add additional pages if necessary.
E. Does this project benefit low-income, elderly, youth or other disadvantaged youth? If yes, please
explain.
This project can be attended by anyone. We have the Broadway Neighborhood Center,
Systems Unlimited, HACAP, and Pathways near/in our Neighborhood.
Add additional pages if necessary.
F. Could the project occur without PIN funding?
The Committees feeling is that .we could have the movies, but there would be no popcorn or
pop. The popcorn and pop add a lot to the movie night. The committee feels that we would
not have the participation levels that we've had previously without the popcorn and pop.
Add additional pages if necessary.
G. Could the project operate with less funding?
The Wetherby Neighborhood has no churches, schools, or other public meeting places within
its boundaries. Wetherby Park is the focal point of our neighborhood. Twice a year we try
to sponsor movie nights at our park. The equipment is free but the movies will cost a couple
of dollars and any treats (pop, popcorn, or hot dogs) will cost extra.
The Wetherby Neighborhood has a diverse socio-economic and racial make up. Because of
this we try to increase our crowds by offering treats. We feel thàt this encourages
interaction of our neighbors that rarely see each other let alone interact. It is hard enough
to put these on without having the canvas the neighborhood businesses for food.
The move nights have to wait until dark before we can begin. We would like to rent a
Karaoke machine with some tapes that we could utilize prior to the movie starting.
The movie night previously had donations from a local popcorn manufacturer, which provided
all the popcorn handed out at the event. This manufacturer has since moved out of Iowa
City. So, now we will need every penny we can get to make up this loss.
Add additional paqes if necessary
EXPENSE CATEGORY
PIN FUNDS
OTHER FUNDS
LIST SOURCE OF OTHER
FUNDS
I. Equipment/Supplies
$600.00
$
J. Project Materials
K. Professional Services
L. Contracted Improvements
M. Other Costs(List)
TOTALS $600.00 $ $
* ADD ADDmONAL PAGES TO PROVIDE DETAILS OF BUDGET
neighbor\pinfund .app
Saturday Night Drive-In
People are settling in for the movies.
May 2004