HomeMy WebLinkAbout05. 18-147 MARCH 27, 2018 18-147 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES STEWARDSHIP GRANT LAKESHORE
RIVERWALK
INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh is interested in developing lands for public
outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's intent to connect with the Tribal Heritage Crossing
Trail to continue to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to the Wiouwash StateTrail;
and
WHEREAS, if a grant is awarded, the City of Oshkosh has set aside funds in the
2018 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
Lake Butte Des Morts.
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).
MARCH 27, 2018 18-147 RESOLUTION
CONTD
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:
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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Oshkosh
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Allen Davis, Community Development Director
DATE: March 22, 2018
RE: Authorize Submittal of Department of Natural Resources Stewardship Grant for
Lakeshore Riverwalk Improvements
BACKGROUND
With the pending construction of the Oshkosh Corporation Global Headquarters on a portion of the
former Lakeshore Golf Course, the City of Oshkosh is continuing the construction of the riverwalk
along the shoreline of Lake Buttes des Morts. Stewardship Grant applications are due to the Wisconsin
DNR by May 15t. If a grant is awarded, construction could begin in the spring/summer of 2019,
depending on grant funding and weather conditions.
ANALYSIS
Staff is developing a concept for this Lakeshore Riverwalk section to consist of a 10 ft. wide asphalt
pedestrian trail, overhead lights, bollards, a couple of viewing areas, benches, and other usual
riverwalk amenities that are consistent with the other riverwalk sections already completed. The
Lakeshore Riverwalk section will start at Punhoqua Street and extend westerly to connect with the
Tribal Heritage Parkway causeway via a pedestrian bridge over the drainage ditch. The proposal to
Oshkosh Corporation only constructed trail from the parking lot to the Tribal Heritage Trail. Staff has
been in contact with the Winnebago County Parks Department and Wisconsin Department of
Transportation regarding letters of support and connecting to the Parkway trail.
The engineer's preliminary estimate for the project cost is $1.5 million. The grant application is written
for the normal up to 50% grant of $750,000. Oshkosh Corporation's generous donation of $600,000 to
assist with construction of the riverwalk, and 2018 Capital Improvement Program funds, which
includes land sale proceeds of $350,000, will provide the City's required matching funds. Staff hopes to
only need $150,000 of the land sale proceeds funds. Up to $350,000 of land sales proceeds was planned
for Riverwalk construction. In effect, the City could get about twice as much Riverwalk constructed for
a smaller City cost.
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
FISCAL IMPACT
The City's matching funds will come from Oshkosh Corporation's donation and the 2018 and 2019
Capital Improvement Program funds allocated from TIF #34 Oshkosh Corporation.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council approves submitting the 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