HomeMy WebLinkAbout11. 20-151 APRIL 14, 2020 20-151 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES STEWARDSHIP GRANT FOR PIONEER
RIVERWALK MAIN STREET TO RAILROAD TRACKS
INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh is interested in developing lands for public
outdoor recreation purposes and financial aid is required to carry out the project; and
WHEREAS, the next section of riverwalk improvements on the south shore of the
Fox River will be along Pioneer Drive from Main Street to the railroad tracks; and
WHEREAS, if a grant is awarded, the City of Oshkosh has set aside funds in the
Capital Improvement Program as its match to complete this riverwalk section.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized to submit an application to
the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for riverwalk improvements along
Pioneer Drive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City will comply with state or federal rules
for the programs; may perform force account work; will maintain the completed project
in an attractive, inviting and safe manner; will keep facilities open to the general public
during reasonable hours consistent with the type of facility, and will obtain approval in
writing from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before any change is
made in the use of the project site (if applicable).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Oshkosh hereby authorizes H.
Allen Davis III, Community Development Director, to act on behalf of the City to:
APRIL 14, 2020 20-151 RESOLUTION
CONT'D
1) Submit an application to the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
for any financial aid that may be available.
2) Submit reimbursement claims along with necessary supporting documentation
within 6 months of project completion date.
3) Submit signed documents.
4) Take necessary action to undertake, direct and complete the approved project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if awarded, the City hereby accepts said funds
from the Department of Natural Resources and the proper officials are hereby
authorized and directed to execute any and all documents necessary for purposes of
same, and to carry out all actions necessary to implement the City's obligations under
the terms of the grant agreement.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Allen Davis, Community Development Director
DATE: April 7,2020
RE: Authorize Submittal of Department of Natural Resources Stewardship Grant for
Pioneer Riverwalk Main Street to Railroad Tracks
BACKGROUND
City staff proposes to continue construction of the Riverwalk along the south shore of the Fox
River along Pioneer Drive from West 6th Avenue/South Main Street intersection to the CN railroad
tracks. Stewardship Grant applications are due to the Wisconsin DNR by May 1st. If a grant is
awarded, construction could begin in the spring of 2021, depending on grant funding and
weather conditions.
ANALYSIS
Staff has developed a concept for this Pioneer Drive Riverwalk section to consist of a 12 ft. wide
concrete multi-modal pedestrian trail, a few fishing/viewing areas, benches, and other usual
Riverwalk amenities that are consistent with the other Riverwalk sections already completed.
The Pioneer Drive Riverwalk section will start at the West 6th Avenue/South Main Street
intersection, and extend easterly to the CN right-of-way railroad tracks. Preliminary discussions
include the creation of a pedestrian mall type area utilizing the existing Pioneer Drive right-of-
way, which would only permit emergency vehicle traffic in this section. This type of
development would still allow fisherman access to this area during various fish runs along the
River. The engineer's preliminary estimate for the project cost is about $1.4 million. The grant
application is written for the typical 50% grant of$700,000.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City's matching funds would come from the 2021 Capital Improvement Program.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council authorizes submitting the Riverwalk grant application.
Submitted, Approved,
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Allen Davis Mark Rohloff
Community Development Director City Manager
City Hall.215 Church Avenue P.O.Box 1130 Oshkosh,WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
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