Trends in public funding will be discussed including an update on available public grant and loan programs, including new programs and opportunities. Discussion will also focus on what communities should do to enhance their chance to obtain funding. Examples of projects will be reviewed to illustrate how municipalities are using public programs to fund projects.
2024: The FAR, Federal Acquisition Regulations - Part 27
Public Funding Current Trends & Successful Strategies
1. Wisconsin Rural Water AssociationWisconsin Rural Water Association
“Public FundingPublic Funding
Current Trends &
S ccessf l Strategies”Successful Strategies”
K t R M hKurt R. Muchow
Community Development Consultant
2. Session Agendag
• Trends in Public FundingTrends in Public Funding
• Municipal Budget Cycle vs Public Funding• Municipal Budget Cycle vs. Public Funding
• Capital Improvements Planning• Capital Improvements Planning
• Public Funding Opportunities• Public Funding Opportunities
E l P j t• Example Projects
3. • Planning & Engineering Firm
• 40th Anniversary
• New Milwaukee Metro Office
• New Vierbicher Website
www.vierbicher.com
8. Trends in Public Fundingg
WDNR Clean Water Fund & Safe Drinking Water
Legend
2014 SDWL Prin. Forgiveness =$4,355,900(14)
2014 CWF Prin Forgiveness =$2,550,202(6)
2015 SDWL Prin Forgiveness =$4,627,500(12)
2015 CWF Prin Forgiveness =$4,094,032(11)
Funding Trends
•Loan Funds Increasing
•Principal Forgiveness Stable to Increasing
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12. Municipal Capital Improvements Planning
• Goal
“P id iti“Provide communities
with information on the
capital improvementscapital improvements
needed during the
upcoming planningp g p g
period (typically 5 years)
and the proposed
method of financing
these expenditures.”
13. Municipal Capital Improvements Planning
• Definition:
C it l I tCapital Improvements
“Capital items should“Capital items should
have a useful life of at
least 3 years and a costleast 3 years and a cost
of $5,000 or more.”
14. Municipal Capital Improvements Planning
• Components:
– Administrative & Policy Guidelines
– Financial AnalysisFinancial Analysis
– List of Needed Projects & Priority
– Estimated Costs
– Timetable for Implementationp
– Sources of Project Funding
15. Municipal Capital Improvements Planning
• General Suggestions
- Include all Departments
(Public works, water, wastewater, police, fire, parks, etc)
Create a CIP Committee- Create a CIP Committee
(Dept. heads, Clerk, Treasurer, Board/Council members)
- Understand Outside Influences
* WDOT Six Year Plan
* New Regulations (WDNR, EPA, etc.)
* Private Development
- Include Your Professional Advisors
(Financial advisor, engineer, planner, etc.)
U d t th CIP A ll- Update the CIP Annually
16. City of Viroqua
Police, Fire, Public Works and Parks & Recreation Departments
Five Year Capital Improvement Project List
Project Description 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total FutureProject Description 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total Future
Projects
A. Police Department
1. Squad Cars
2. Radio System
Subtotal Police
B. Fire Department
1. SCBA Equip.
$65,000
$0
$65,000
$0
$32,500
$30,000
$62,500
$0
$32,500
$0
$32,500
$0
$65,000
$0
$65,000
$200,000
$32,500
$0
$32,500
$0
$227,500
$30,000
$257,500
$200,000
$0
$0
$0
$01. SCBA Equip.
2. Storage Building
3. Building Addition
Subtotal Fire
C. Public Works
1. Tractor & Brush Hog
2. Pickup Truck
3. Dump Truck
$0
$0
$0
$0
$91,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$25,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$160,000
$200,000
$0
$0
$200,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$200,000
$0
$0
$200,000
$91,000
$25,000
$160,000
$0
$100,000
$125,000
$225,000
$0
$0
$0p
Subtotal Pub. Works
D. Parks & Recreation
1. Seal Coating Trails
2. Park Bowl Bleachers
3. Tractor W/ Mower
4. ¾ Ton Plow Truck
5. Playground Equip.
$91,000
$7,500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$25,000
$7,500
$100,000
$0
$0
$0
$160,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$35,000
$0
$0
$30
$0
$0
$0
$25,000
$200,000
$276,000
$15,000
$100,000
$35,000
$25,000
$200,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
6. Baseball Lights
7. Swimming Pool
Subtotal Park & Rec
E. Equip Reserve Fund
$0
$0
$7,500
$10,000
$0
$0
$107,500
$10,000
$0
$0
$0
$10,000
$0
$0
$35,000
$10,000
$0
$0
$225,000
$10,000
$0
0
$375,000
$50,000
$100,000
$2,600,000
$2,700,000
Total Project Costs $163,500 $195,000 $192,500 $300,000 $257,500 $1,108,500 $2,925,000
F di SFunding Sources
1. General Funds
2. Gen. Reserve Funds
3. G.O. Bonds/Notes
4. Water Utility Funds
5. Water Ulility Loan
6. Sewer Utility Funds
7. Sewer Utility Loan
8 Grants
$72,500
$0
$91,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$70,000
$0
$75,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$32,500
$0
$160,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$65,000
$0
$102,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$100 000
$32,500
$0
$125,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$272,500
$0
$553,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$100 0008. Grants
9. Other Contributions
10. Tax Increment Fin.
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$50,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$100,000
$33,000
$0
$0
$0
$100,000
$0
$0
$100,000
$183,000
$0
$0
Total Funding $163,500 $195,000 $192,500 $300,000 $257,500 $1,108,500
Equipment Reserve Fund
Balance
$10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $50,000
Note: The City should consult with their financial advisor (Ehlers & Associates) regarding financing future capital projects.
17. City of Viroqua
Infrastructure Projects
Five Year Capital Improvement Project List
Project Description 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total Future
Projects
A. Street Seal Coating
B. Rock Avenue - North
$84,000 $84,000 $84,000 $84,000 $84,000 $420,000
B. Rock Avenue North
1. Water System
2. San. Sewer System
3. Storm Sewer
Subtotal Rock Ave.
C. Northeast Avenue
1. Water System
2. San. Sewer System
3. Storm Sewer
Subtotal NE Ave.
$970,707
$891,028
$134,116
$1,995,851
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$576,931
$470,695
$192,084
$1,230,709
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$970,707
$891,028
$134,116
$1,995,851
$576,931
$470,695
$192,084
$1,230,709
D. Abandon Oak St. Well
E. Jefferson Street
F. North 14 Lift Station
G. Wastewater Treatment
H. Center Street
$
$0
$0
$0
$0
$
$100,000
$0
$580,0000
$3,000,000
$
$0
$0
$0
$0
$
$0
$225,000
$0
$0
$
$0
$0
$0
$0
$
$100,000
$225,000
$580,000
$3,000,000
1. Water System
2. San. Sewer System
3. Storm Sewer
Subtotal Center Street
I. Rock Avenue – South
1. Water System
2. San. Sewer System
3. Storm Sewer
Subtotal Center Street
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$685,850
$606,810
$120,055
$1,412,715
$173,745
$352,000
$180,055
$705,800
$685,850
$606,810
$120,055
$1,412,715
$173,745
$352,000
$180,055
$705,800
J. Washington Street
1. Water System
2. San. Sewer System
3. Storm & Lighting
Subtotal Wash. Street
K. J Street Lift Station
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$348,700
$0
$0
$0
$0
$348,700
$105,900
$1,250,055
$729,955
$2,580,010
Total Project Costs $2,079,851 $4,994,709 $84,000 $309,000 $2,551,215 $10,018,775 $2,580,010
Funding Sources
1. General Funds
2. Gen. Reserve Funds
3. G.O. Bonds/Notes
4. Water Utility Reserve
5. Water Ulility Loan
6. Sewer Utility Reserve
7 Sewer Utility Loan
$0
$0
$84,000
$0
$728,030
$0
$891,028
$0
$0
$84,000
$0
$525,948
$804,000
$2,025,695
$0
$0
$84,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$84,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$286,705
$0
$0
$0
$1,307,510
$0
$0
$522,705
$0
$1,253,978
$804,000
$4,224,2337. Sewer Utility Loan
8. Grants (RD / CWF / SDWL)
9. Grants (LRIP/CDBG)
9. Tax Increment Fin.
$891,028
$242,677
$0
$134,116*
$2,025,695
$641,982
$721,000
$192,084
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$225,000
$1,307,510
$0
$500,000
$457,000
$4,224,233
$884,659
$1,221,000
$1,008,200*
Total Funding $2,079,851 $4,994,709 $84,000 $309,000 $2,551,215 $10,018,775
*Note: Revenue from TID No. 2 & No. 3 will be used to pay debt service on the Rural Development sewer loan in an amount that is
equivalent to a 4118,800 TIF loan.
Note: The City should consult with their financial advisor (Ehlers & Associates) regarding financing for future capital projects
18. Public Funding Opportunitiesg
• What is Public Purpose?
– Economic Development
– Health & Safety
– Blight Elimination & Urban Renewal
– Low-Income & Poverty
– Affordable Housing
– Environmental Protection
– Recreation & “The Pursuit of Happiness”
Golden Rule!Golden Rule!
19. Public Funding Opportunitiesg
Parks, Trails & Water Recreation
• WDNR Stewardship
• WDNR Rec. BoatingWDNR Rec. Boating
• Federal Rec. Trails
• County Park GrantsCounty Park Grants
• DOT Alternatives
(MAP21)(MAP21)
• Tax Incremental
Financingg
20. Public Funding Opportunitiesg
Water Resources & Flood Mitigation
• WDNR Urban Non-Point
• WDNR Lake Plng & Protectiong
• WDNR River Plng & Protection
• WDNR Municipal Flood Controlp C
• FEMA Hazard Mitigation
• CDBG PF & PF-EDCDBG PF & PF ED
• WDOT Trans Econ Assist.
• Tax Incremental Financing• Tax Incremental Financing
21. Public Funding Opportunitiesg
Municipal Infrastructure
• WDNR Safe Drinking Water
• WDNR Clean Water FundWDNR Clean Water Fund
• Rural Dev. Rural Utilities
• Rural Dev Comm FacRural Dev. Comm. Fac.
• WDOT Local Programs
• CDBG PF & PF ED• CDBG PF & PF-ED
• WDOT Tran. Econ Assist.
• Tax Incremental Financing• Tax Incremental Financing
22. Public Funding Opportunities
Economic Development
• Tax Incremental Financing
CDBG Planning• CDBG Planning
• CDBG PF & PF-ED
WDOT T E A i t• WDOT Tran. Econ Assist.
• WEDC Programs
• Brownfield Programs
• Econ. Dev. Admin
• Rural Development
23. Tax Incremental Financing - Basicsg
• TIF = Tax Increment FinancingTIF Tax Increment Financing
• TID = Tax Increment District
Fi t A th i d i 1975 Wi 66 1105• First Authorized in1975, Wis. 66.1105
• Currently over 1000 active TIDs in
Wisconsin in over 400 communities
24. Tax Incremental Financing - Basicsg
TIF is a tool available to communitiesTIF is a tool available to communities
that assists in promoting the orderly
growth and development of thegrowth and development of the
community. TIF is used as a means to:
• promote industrial development• promote industrial development
• promote mixed-use development
• eliminate blighted areas
• rehabilitate deteriorating areasg
28. Eligible TIF Projectsg j
• Eligible TIF projects can be located within
the TID or within one half mile radiusthe TID, or within one-half mile radius.
• Eligible projects must benefit TID
Eli ibl j t i l d• Eligible projects include:
- Infrastructure
L d i iti / d liti- Land acquisition / demolition
- Environmental Clean-up
- Site development- Site development
- Development Incentives
- Marketing & promotiong p
- Administration
29. Type of Tax Increment Districts
• Industrial Development TIDIndustrial Development TID
- 50% of area needs to be suitable for and
zoned for industrial developmentzoned for industrial development
- Maximum Life = 20 years
Expenditure Period = 15 Years- Expenditure Period = 15 Years
30. Type of Tax Increment Districts
• Blight Elimination TIDBlight Elimination TID
- Typically Older Neighborhoods
50% f A M t b D l d Bli ht d- 50% of Area Must be Declared Blighted
- Requires Formal Designation of Blight
’ b d- Letter’s Must be sent to Landowners
- Maximum 27 year = 27 Years
- Expenditure Period = 22 Years
31. Type of Tax Increment Districts
• Rehabilitation/Conservation TID
C l R f d t R it li ti TID- Commonly Referred to as Revitalization TID
- At least 50% of the property must be suitable
for rehabilitation or conser ationfor rehabilitation or conservation
- No more than 25% can be vacant property
L tt ’ M t b t t L d- Letter’s Must be sent to Landowners
- Maximum 27 year = 27 Years
- Expenditure Period = 22 Years
32. Type of Tax Increment Districts
• Mixed-Use TIDMixed Use TID
- Must Have at Least Two Land Uses
(C i l/R id ti l/I d t i l)(Commercial/Residential/Industrial)
- No More Than 35% can be Residential
i if 20- Maximum Life = 20 years
- Expenditure Period = 15 Years
33. PDCH Street & Utility ReconstructionPDCH Street & Utility Reconstruction
• City Infrastructure Reconstruction
– 10,000 LF of Street & Utility Reconstruction
– Downtown Enhancement
– Total Project Cost = $4.3 Million
• $1.5 M WDNR CWF Loan
• $1.7 M WDNR SDWL Loan
• $660,000 WDOT Enhancement Grant
$300 000 CDBG G t• $300,000 CDBG Grant
• $105,000 Tax Incremental Financing
• $50 000 Fundraiser$50,000 Fundraiser
• $0 General Fund
34. Viroqua Street & Utility Reconstruction
• 14 City Blocks of Street & Utility
Reconstruction
• Majority Located In Downtown
• Total Project Cost = $3,225,000
• Project Funding
• $1,153,978 Rural Development
W t LWater Loan
• $384,659 Rural Development
Water Grant
• $1 140 723 Rural Development• $1,140,723 Rural Development
Sewer Loan
• $326,200 TIF
• $221 000 DOT LRIP Grant$221,000 DOT LRIP Grant
• All Loans Paid by TIF and Sewer &
Water Utilities. $0 General Fund.
35. E i ti TID
City of Prairie du Chien
2014 2015 TIF Projects Existing TIDs
with Eligible
Projects
2014-2015 TIF Projects
Project Cost
L d St E t i $578 000
Railroad
CrossingDowntown
R it li ti
• Lessard St. Extension = $578,000
• 22nd St. Extension = $1,615,000
• Woodridge Acres = $1,050,000
• Prairie Mason Redevelopment = $450,000
• Godden Pit = $395,000
Safety
Improvements
Blackhawk Ave.
Revitalization
$
• Northgate Business Park = $1,132,000
• Marq. Road Sewer & Water = $1,300,000
Total = $6,600,000
Funding Source
USH 18 Bypass
Blackhawk Ave.
Enhancements
Marquette Road
Reconstruction
Funding Source
• $502,000 DNR SDWL
• $265,000 Sewer Bond
• $5,833,000 Surplus TIF Funds
USH 18 Bypass
36. Lyndon Station Water System
• Project Summaryj
– New Water Tower
– Water Distribution System Improvements
W ll R h b & E G t– Well Rehab & Emergency Generator
• Total Project Cost = $1,820,000
– $600,000 CDBG-PF Grant
– $1.22M WDNR SDWL Loan
37. Marathon City Business Park
• Project Summaryj
– 80-acre Business Park
– Creation of $12.0M new tax base
C ti f 175 j b– Creation of 175 jobs
• Total Project Cost = $3.5M
– $250,000 CDBG-PFED Grant
– $530,000 DOT-TEA Grants (2)
– $2 720 000 TIF– $2,720,000 TIF
38. Park Place Apartments, Reedsburgg
• Project Summary
48 it S i– 48-unit Senior
Housing Apts.
– Downtown
Redevelopment
– Blight Elimination
• Total Cost = $6.0M
– $640,000 CDBG-EAP
$300 000 TIF– $300,000 TIF
– WHEDA Section 42
Tax Credits
39. Gays Mills Community Commerce Center
• Project Summary
- Village Hallg
- Library
- Community Center
C it Kit h- Community Kitchen
- Owned by RDA
- Leased to VillageLeased to Village
• Total Cost = $2.4 M
- $1,333,955 CDBG EAP
- $603,811 EDA Grant
- $457,000 Rural Dev. Loan
( d)(Lease Revenue Bond)
40. DeForest Business Park
P j t S• Project Summary
– 115-acre Business Park
– Creation of $63.8M new tax baseCreation of $63.8M new tax base
– Creation of over 300 jobs
• Project Scope
– Streets & Utilities
– Storm Water management
– Rail SpursRail Spurs
• Funding
– RDA-Lease Revenue Bonds
– $798,000 CDBG-PFED Grants (2)
– $300,000 WDOT-TEA Grants (2)
$174 000 WDNR Non Point Source Grant– $174,000 WDNR Non-Point Source Grant
– Tax Incremental Financing
41. Village of Oregon
O t B d St t T ilOregon to Badger State Trail
• Project Summary
• 1.8 Mile Trail
• Funding Sources
• 2011 Dane County PARC Grant = $250,000
• Total Project Cost = $842,000 • 2014 Dane County PARC Grant = $150,000
• DNR Recreation Trail Grant = $ 45,000
• Town of Oregon & Contributions = $ 35,000
Vill TIF $120 000• Village TIF = $120,000
• Village Funds = $242,000
42. DeForest-Upper Yahara River Trail
Description Phase 2 Phase 3
Total Trail Length 1,750 lf 7,500 lf
• Boardwalk 1,300 lf 1,700 lf
P d T il 450 lf 5 800 lf• Paved Trail 450 lf 5,800 lf
Project Cost $850,932 $680,000
Source of Funds
• WDNR Stewardship $243,997 $180,000
• WDNR Urban Rivers $ 0 $245 000• WDNR Urban Rivers $ 0 $245,000
• Dane County PARC $225,000 $150,000
• Federal Rec. Trail $ 45,000 $ 45,000
• Madison Community Foundation $ 0 $ 50,000
• Village Funds $336 935 $ 0• Village Funds $336,935 $ 0
43. Monona-Lottes Park
• Project Scope
• Parking Lot
• Boat Ramp
• Piers
• Navigational Dredging
• Restroom & Fish Cleaning
• Total Project Cost
• $1 6 Million• $1.6 Million
• Funding
• Dane County PARC Grant = $150 000• Dane County PARC Grant = $150,000
• WDNR Rec. Boating Grant = $500,000
• Developer Park Fees = $150,000
• City TIF = $700 000• City TIF = $700,000
• City General Fund = $100,000