HomeMy WebLinkAbout12. 19-236 APRIL 23, 2019 19-236 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;
WHEREAS, if a grant is awarded, the City of Oshkosh has set aside funds in the
2020 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 23, 2019 19-236 RESOLUTION
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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.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Allen Davis, Community Development Director
DATE: April 15, 2019
RE: Authorize Submittal of Department of Natural Resources Stewardship Grant for
South Shore East — Pioneer Drive Riverwalk Improvements
BACKGROUND
City staff proposes to continue construction of the riverwalk along the south shore of the Fox River
along Pioneer Drive from West 6t" Avenue/South Main Street intersection to the 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/summer of 2020, depending on grant funding and weather
conditions.
ANALYSIS
Staff is developing a concept for this Pioneer Drive Riverwalk section to consist of a 12 ft. wide concrete
multi -modal 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
Pioneer Drive Riverwalk section will start at the West 61h Avenue/South Main Street intersection, and
extend easterly to the 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 $1.6
million. The grant application is written for the normal up to 50% grant of $800,000.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City's matching funds will come from the 2020 Capital Improvement Program.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council approves submitting the grant application.
Submi ed, Approved,
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Allen Davis 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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