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October 27,
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Agenda
Item No. 8 Roll
Call No. 08-
Communication No. 08-644 Submitted by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E., City Engineer |
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AGENDA
HEADING:
Approving
and authorizing the execution of Iowa Department of Transportation Grant Agreement
for the Principal Riverwalk Kiosk and Trail.
SYNOPSIS:
Recommend
approval of Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Grant Agreement No.
2009-RT-003 for State Recreational Trail funding for the Principal Riverwalk
Kiosk and Trail. This project will
include construction of the kiosk building and adjacent plaza and walls.
FISCAL
IMPACT:
Amount: $1,500,000
Funding
Source: Various funding sources as follows:
- $750,000
- $750,000 2008-09 CIP, Page
Park Improvements-23, Riverwalk, PKS162, Private
funds
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
In 2008, the Iowa State Legislature allocated
$750,000 for the Principal Riverwalk through the IDOT recreational trails
appropriations in the Infrastructure Bill.
The Des Moines Riverfront Development Authority (RDA) has identified the
Court Avenue Kiosk Building as the next priority for Principal Riverwalk
construction. The Kiosk building is
located adjacent to the Des Moines River flood wall and multi-purpose trail on
the northeast corner of Court Avenue and Water Street. The building includes multi-use space with a
small preparation area on the upper level and public restrooms and
mechanical/electrical service space on the lower level. To fully utilize the IDOT grant, construction
of adjacent floodwall and plaza areas will be included to address
constructability and access prior to completion of the remaining Riverwalk
trails and plaza.
An agreement with the RDA for funding will be presented
to City Council for consideration in the future. Construction is planned to begin in 2009.
PREVIOUS
COUNCIL ACTION(S):
Date: August 25, 2008
Roll
Call Number: 08-1488
Action: Approving
State Recreation Trail Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for
the Principal Riverwalk Kiosk Building at Court Avenue Plaza. (Council Communication No. 08-512) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 6-1.
Date: November 19, 2007
Roll Call Number: 07-2267
Action: Project Cooperation Agreement with
Department of the Army for construction of Phase I of the Principal Riverwalk
and approving agreement with Principal Life Insurance Company and The Des
Moines River Front Development Authority for responsibility of Non-Federal
Sponsor financial obligations and work related to the Principal Riverwalk. (Council Communication No. 07-680) Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0.
Date: April 25, 2005
Roll Call Number: 05-1062
Action:
Intergovernmental 28E Agreement with the Des Moines Riverfront
Development Authority, for planning, constructing and maintaining riverfront
improvements in the Downtown area. (Council Communication No. 05-230) Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0.
BOARD/COMMISSION
ACTION(S):
Date:
August 16, 2006
Roll Call Number:
N/A
Action: Approval of the Principal Riverwalk Kiosk by
the Access Advisory Board, with the condition that the restrooms comply with
Date: August 15, 2006
Roll Call Number: N/A
Action:
Approval of the Principal Riverwalk Kiosk by the Urban Design Review
Board
ANTICIPATED
ACTIONS AND FUTURE COMMITMENTS:
Funding
agreement with the RDA for the Kiosk building, normal actions for construction
contracts.
For more information on this and other agenda items,
please call the City Clerk’s Office at 515-283-4209 or visit the Clerk’s Office
on the second floor of City Hall,