TowerTerraceRoadFrom C Avenue NE toCity Corporate Limit

Special Assessment

August 25, 2020

KeyFactsaboutProposedAssessment• 5 Parcels included• Accounts for 3.3% of Total Project Cost• Improvements being assessed

• Sidewalk (3 parcels)• Curb and gutter, grading, drainage (4 parcels)• Turn lane paving (1 parcel)

• Assessed per development agreements and City policy

KeyFactsaboutProposedAssessment• 3 Commercial Parcels

• Ranging from $38,500 to $122,890

• 2 Residential Parcels• Ranging from $1,500 to $2,280

CouncilOptions• Adopt• Adopt with Amendment• Defer• Abandon

The Public Works Department recommends adoption of the Resolution of Necessity for the project. 

Presentedby:Brenna Fall, P.E.CIP Program Managerb.fall@cedar‐rapids.org319.286.5732

BAESystemsUrbanRenewalAreaCity CouncilAugust 25, 2020

Background July 14 City Council approved a Project Term Sheet for

the BAE Systems project July 28 Resolution initiating establishment of Urban

Renewal Area/TIF District July 30 City Planning Commission August 7 Consultation with affected taxing entities

BAESystems&RyanCompaniesDevelopmentAgreementCity CouncilAugust 25, 2020

Terms Entities- BAE Systems (Employer), Ryan Companies (Developer) Minimum Investment - $176.6 million

$55 million - Developer in acquisition, building construction and site improvements

$121.6 million - Employer in machinery & equipment (new and acquired from Collins Aerospace), hardware & software, furniture, fixtures and tenant improvements

Minimum Improvements – 200,000 sq. ft. classified defense aerospace commercial building and related site improvements

Timeline – commenced October 1, 2020, completed by July 31, 2022

Terms Employment – 650 FTEs of which 550 FTEs above HQJ Wage rate Incentives

20-year, 75% exemption of new value (available through the HQJ Program) City to construct Off-Site Improvements – turn lanes on 6th St SW to provide

ingress/egress onto the site Tax Abatement reduced if Employment terms are not met Minimum Assessment – City, Developer, Employer to enter into Minimum

Assessment in connection with the Off-Site Improvements $38 million (pre-abatement)

Development & Employer to assist the City with obtaining a RISE Grant for the Off-Site Improvements

NextSteps Today Approval of BAE Systems Urban Renewal Area

Approval of Development Agreement Sept. 8 2nd & 3rd Reading of TIF Ordinance

Sept. 22 Resolution RISE Grant Application

2021 Public improvement associated with 6th St SW turn lanes

Presentedby:Caleb MasonEconomic Development Analystc.mason@cedar‐rapids.org(319) 286‐5188

CouncilStreet&Northtowne MarketUrbanRenewalAreaCity CouncilAugust 25, 2020

Timeline July 28 Resolution initiating amendments to Urban

Renewal Plans July 30 City Planning Commission August 7 Consultation with affected taxing entities Today Resolution approving URA Plan amendments

ReportonBidsandAwardRecommendation

1st Street NW North of 1st Avenue Riverbank Stabilization ImprovementsContract  304508‐01

Project Summary• 2,250 tons of riprap to 

stabilize bank during high river events. 

• Includes new trees, planting beds and sod. 

BidResultsandAwardRecommendation• Bid Date: July 29, 2020 (8 bids received): 

• The Public Works Department recommends award of the construction contract to Dave Schmitt Construction Company, Inc.   

Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $170,160.00Pirc‐Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $204,085.00Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, Cascade, IA $209,489.20Borst Bros. Construction, Inc., Marion, IA $212,898.00Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA $215,096.00McDermott Excavating, Dubuque, IA $227,410.00Sulzco, LLC, Muscatine, IA $234,852.00Boomerang Corp., Anamosa, IA $238,488.00

ReportonBidsandAwardRecommendation

FY21 Draintile ProgramContract  304998‐07

ProjectSummary• Extend 6,210 feet of 8 inch drain tile at 8

locations:• Arizona Avenue NE• Dalewood Avenue SE• 30th Street SE• Chelsea Drive NE• Golf Street NE• 24th Street NW• Olive Drive NW• 27th Street NE

• Protects streets and sidewalks from sump pump discharges and groundwater seepage

BidResultsandAwardRecommendation• Bid Date: July 29, 2020 (6 bids received): 

• The Public Works Department recommends award of the construction contract to B.G. Brecke, Inc.   

B.G. Brecke, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $369,766.00Rathje Construction Co., Marion, IA $374,885.00Midwest Concrete, Inc. Peosta, IA $416,923.00Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA $426,964.00Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, Cascade, IA $510,360.05Vieth Construction Corp., Cedar Falls, IA $627,493.75

RegularAgenda#24(ReportonBids)WPCFReplacementofAirCompressors&DryersProject

CouncilMeetingAugust25,2020

ReplacementofAirCompressors&Dryers

MAIN LIFT

SOLIDS DEWATERING BUILDING

SOLIDS PUMP BUILDING

Existing 15 HP Gardner Denver Compressor

Existing 100 HP Ingersoll Rand Compressors

Existing 125 HP Ingersoll Rand Compressors

Presented by:  Steve  Hershner, Utilities Director, 286‐5281, s.hershner@cedar‐rapids.org 

REPORT ON BIDS: Four bids were received on July 29, 2020 for the WPCF Replacement of Air Compressor & Dryers Project at Water Pollution Control.

Budget Coding Information: 522105-611-611001-611046

Company Name Location Base Bid Option 1 Option 2 Modern Piping, Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA $403,150 $41,880 $2,285Winger Companies Cedar Rapids, IA $411,485 $26,400 n/aB.G. Brecke, Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA $462,200 n/a n/aTricon General Construction, Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA $488,000 $39,900 n/a

The estimated cost of this project was $400,000. The public hearing was held July 28, 2020. The work is anticipated to be completed by November 15, 2020. Action/Recommendation: The Utilities Department – Water Pollution Control Division recommends awarding the contract to Modern Piping, Inc. for the base bid and Option 2 in the amount of $405,435.

ImOn IceArenaPartyDecksProjectReport on Bids and AwardAugust 11, 2020

BidResults• Replacing bleachers in 4 corners of NHL Arena with decks 

to accommodate groups.• A public hearing was held on July 28.• Purchasing Services opened bids on Wednesday July 29 at 

11am.• Budget for Project is $200,000.  • Funding – ImOn Ice CIP funded by hotel/motel revenues.• Three bids were received:

• Weitz Industrial, LLC: $191,800.00• Kleiman Construction Inc. (Bid 1): $193,037.99• Kleiman Construction Inc. (Bid 1): $218,235.39

ImOn Ice Arena recommends award of the contract to Weitz Industrial LLC in the amount of 

$191,800.00.  

Presentedby:Michael SilvaExecutive Director, VenuWorksM.Silva@CReventslive.com319‐398‐5211

MiniGolfCourseatTwinPinesReportonBids

MiniatureGolfLayout

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ProjectDetails

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Construction Cost Estimate  was $560,000

Bids were received on Aug 5, 2020

Company Name Location PriceHarris Miniature Golf Courses, Inc. Wildwood, NJ $538,000

Add Alternate (9ft waterfall): $15,000Total Bid: $553,000

COST of Wisconsin, Inc. Jackson, WI $777,655

Adventure Golf & Sports, Inc. Traverse City, MI Non-Responsive

If approved we anticipate construction to begin this fall with a spring completion date.

The Parks and Recreation Department recommends award of the contract to Harris Miniature Golf Courses, Inc. in the amount 

of $553,000.

Questions

Presentedby:Scott HockDirectors.hock@cedar‐rapids.org319‐286‐5739

ProjectDetails

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Projected Fee Schedule and Net RevenueStudents=$6/Adult=$8/65+=$7/Toddlers=$5Estimate Per Year Revenue – 25% Capacity  $193,050Additional staffing request  $  24,153Increased budget for Marketing and Maintenance $    3,910Estimated yearly net revenue  $164,987

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Mini Golf Income Figures ‐ Figured on 60 Rounds/Hour

Month/Day % Capacity# 

Rounds/hr Avg. CostNumber Hrs. # Days

Total Gross income

March ‐ Open 9 days

Monday‐Thurs 18(10‐1) 10% 6 $6.50 3 4 $468.00(1‐4) 10% 6 $6.50 3 4 $468.00(4‐9) 20% 12 $6.50 5 4 $1,560.00Friday & Saturday 8(10‐1) 15% 9 $6.50 3 3 $526.50(1‐4) 20% 12 $6.50 3 3 $702.00(4‐9) 25% 15 $6.50 5 3 $1,462.50Sunday 4(10‐1) 5% 3 $6.50 3 2 $117.00(1‐4) 20% 12 $6.50 3 2 $468.00(4‐9) 25% 15 $6.50 5 2 $975.00

April ‐ Open 23 daysMonday‐Thurs 18(10‐1) 10% 6 $6.50 3 14 $1,638.00(1‐4) 20% 12 $6.50 3 14 $3,276.00(4‐9) 20% 12 $6.50 5 14 $5,460.00Friday & Saturday 8(10‐1) 15% 9 $6.50 3 6 $1,053.00(1‐4) 30% 18 $6.50 3 6 $2,106.00(4‐9) 40% 24 $6.50 5 6 $4,680.00Sunday 4(10‐1) 10% 6 $6.50 3 3 $351.00(1‐4) 30% 18 $6.50 3 3 $1,053.00(4‐9) 30% 18 $6.50 5 3 $1,755.00

Total revenue based on 29,739 rounds @6.50/round or 19% of capacity  (173 rounds per day)

HoleExamples

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Hole #3

Hole # 6Hole # 15

Hole #1

AdditionalFeatures:

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18 holes ADA Accessible 

Photo Spots

Rentable Birthday party area 

Water Fall

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RelationshiptotheCourse

AdditionalFeatures:

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• Close proximity to driving range at Twin Pines for increase course revenue.

• Identified areas to highlight Cedar Rapids

• Close proximity to area schools including two high schools

• Operational during COVID

TheAnnexGroupResolutionofSupportCity CouncilAugust 25, 2020

Background The City received an application for City participation from The

Annex Group for a new affordable housing project Developer is seeking Low-Income Housing Tax Credits through

the Iowa Finance Authority (4% non-competitive credits) Project qualifies for the City’s Local Match – Economic

Development Program Standard incentive of 10-year, 100% exemption of new value

(taxes) generated by the project

ProjectSummary $29.4 million capital investment 180 new units in 8 buildings

72 – 1 bedroom units

72 – 2 bedroom units

36 – 3 bedroom units

Amenities: clubhouse, playground, dog park, community garden All units are designated affordable (at or below 60% AMI)

RecommendationStaff recommends approval of Resolution of Support authorizing standard 10-year, 100% incentive:• $3.5 million in total taxes generated over a 10-year period• $3.2 million exempted (present value of $2.2 million)

NextSteps

Presentedby:Caleb MasonEconomic Development Analystc.mason@cedar‐rapids.org(319) 286‐5188

September Finalize application to IFA Oct/Nov Establish Urban Revitalization Area