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Appendix: Potential Partners and Funding Sources

To best facilitate implementation of the plan, included below are descriptions of potential partners that have been identified in each of the four pillar’s chapters, as well as in the implementation matrix above. Descriptions of potential funding sources are also included to provide greater transparency as to how initiatives may be financed.

POTENTIAL PARTNERS Adel Historical Museum Located near The Square, the Adel Historical Museum “[honors] and [displays] Adel’s rich history” and is an educational resource for both residents and visitors.

Adel Historic Preservation Commission The Adel Historic Preservation Commission promotes education about Adel’s historical sites and strives to enhance such sites and preserve them for the benefit of the public.

Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce The Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce and its five subcommittees work towards improving quality of life, creating a sense of community, preserving history, and strengthening economic resources within the Adel area. Particular focus is given to recruiting, promoting, and celebrating businesses within Adel.

Dallas County Conservation Board The Dallas County Conservation Board acquires and develops county parks, preserves, forests, and wildlife, as well as provides environmental programming to the public to promote and cultivate conservation values and ethics.

Dallas County Department of Secondary Roads The Department of Secondary Roads is responsible for maintaining many highways and bridges throughout Dallas County and contains both maintenance and construction divisions.

Dallas County Health Department The Dallas County Health Department is governed by the county’s Board of Health, and serves county citizens through programs and services that advocate for and aid in better disease control, emergency preparedness, and environmental health among others.

Dallas Soil & Water Conservation District Through technical and financial assistance, the Soil and Water Conservation District helps Dallas County preserve and enhance its natural resources. The District partners with other state and national organizations to protect the soil and water within the county.

Economic Development Commission Adel’s Economic Development Commission assists with informing residents and business owners about tax incentives that may spur economic growth for the community.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Focused on protecting human health through protecting the environment, the Environmental Protection Agency handles air and water quality, chemical safety, waste management, and greener living research and policies. The EPA also offers grants and outreach programs to help achieve policies and regulations.

HIRTA Public Transit The Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA) provides doorto-door transit services to citizens across seven counties in central Iowa (including Dallas), and is open to the general public. Vehicles are also equipped to help transport those with disabilities.

Housing Assistance Council The Housing Assistance Council is a national organization focused on helping rural communities develop affordable housing. The council, “through its various services and products, [...] works with organizations in rural communities to help ensure that they have the funding, technical knowledge, training and information they need.”

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs celebrates both the arts and history of Iowa. Their mission statement is to “empower Iowa to build and sustain culturally vibrant communities by connecting Iowans to the people, places and points of pride that define our state.” This department also facilitates many grant programs for historic preservation in particular.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ mission is “to conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.” The DNR encourages the enjoyment and stewardship of natural resources through outreach and education.

Iowa Department of Transportation The Iowa Department of Transportation maintains state highways and is responsible for the State Transportation Plan. This department also facilitates many funding initiatives that could be beneficial for the downtown Adel plan.

Iowa Economic Development Authority The mission statement of the Iowa Economic Development Authority is “to strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business.” The IEDA has a number of programs to assist with various aspects of business and community development.

The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy operates within the state of Iowa and internationally to preserve natural landscapes through land and water conservation. The conservancy has worked with communities to protect private land and with agricultural producers and companies on spreading farming best practices.

Planning and Zoning Commission The Planning and Zoning Commission for the city of Adel is responsible for making recommendations to City Council regarding community planning documents and land use plans. The

commission works together to coordinate development that will promote a positive quality of life in Adel.

Raccoon River Valley Trail Association The Raccoon River Valley Trail Association facilitates tourism and economic development initiatives along the trail, helping communities develop businesses and attractions that will interest trail users and other tourists.

Trees Forever: Planting a Better Tomorrow Trees Forever helps communities plan, fund, and carry out treeplanting projects. They promote education campaigns about the benefits of community forests and our role in them.

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES Arts Build Communities Grant The Arts Build Communities Grant provides funding to support art projects that address issues or civic challenges facing a community. Recipients receive technical assistance to help develop potential projects from one of any of Iowa’s three public universities. Grants generally amount to $10,000 in assistance.

Bikes Belong - PeopleforBikes Community Grants PeopleforBikes has an ongoing program called Bikes Belong that supports infrastructure for bicycle riding, from bike trails and mountain paths to BMX facilities. Funding is provided for non-profit organizations that focus on bicycling, active transportation and community development, as well as local, state and government agencies. Grants are only for specific projects or programs and not for general operational costs.

Clean Water State Revolving Fund The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) is a funding opportunity established by the EPA in relation to the Clean Water Act of 1987. This fund is developed for government and nongovernment entities to use to improve and maintain a high quality of water for the public and for natural features. Investments in these kinds of projects can also provide taxpayer savings in the long run if invested strategically.

Community Catalyst Building Remediation The Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program may assist with new economic development in downtown Adel. This program assists communities with redevelopment, rehabilitation or deconstruction of buildings to promote economic growth and reinvestment.

Cultural Heritage Project Grant The Cultural Heritage Project Grant provides funding to support a potential community project that creates jobs for Iowans and provides access to a cultural heritage experience. These grants range from $1,000 to $10,000, and require a 1:1 match by the city.

FAST Act Funding is available for certain transportation projects to make federal surface transportation more streamlined, performancebased, and multimodal. These funds also address the challenges facing the U.S. transportation system, including improving safety, maintaining infrastructure, reducing traffic congestion, improving efficiency and freight movement, protecting the environment, and reducing delays in project delivery.

Federal, State, and Local Tax Incentives for Historic Rehabilitation Tax credits and exemptions are available to encourage the sensitive rehabilitation and reuse of historic properties while retaining historic character-defining features. The State Tax Credit, Federal Tax Credit and County Tax Exemption programs contribute to the revitalization and preservation of historic properties across the state. The three programs use the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings and the Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. Multiple program use is encouraged.

Historical Resource Development Program The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs' Historical Resource Development Program may support the development of a selfguided tour of Adel. This program helps to preserve, enhance, and educate the public about Iowa’s historical assets. Additionally, the Historical Resource Development Program provides funding for documentary collections, historic preservation and museums.

Iowa’s Transportation Alternatives Program The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) provides funding for programs and projects involving alternative transportation. Each year, approximately $250,000 is available in TAP funding for our region. For the current application cycle, the Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance has made $260,000 available for FFY 2024.

Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program In order to increase the provision of workforce housing in Adel, rehabilitating dilapidated structures and/or renovating upper story units could be realized through the Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program. According to the IEDA, the program provides tax benefits to developers that provide housing in Iowa communities, focusing on those projects using abandoned, empty or dilapidated properties.

Kodak American Greenways Grant The Kodak American Greenways Awards Program is a partnership project of the Eastman Kodak Company, National Geographic, and the Conservation Fund that gives a series of small grants for the planning, design and implementation of greenways, or strips of undeveloped land set aside for recreation. Public agencies may apply, but nonprofits are given preference. The organization is may fund mapping, eco-logical assessments, surveying, conferences, brochures, interpretative displays, audio-visual productions, public opinion surveys, hiring consultants, incorporating land trusts, building footbridges, planning bike paths, and/or other creative projects.

National Center for Mobility Management The National Center for Mobility Management is a national technical assistance center funded through a cooperative agreement with the Federal Transit Administration and operated through a consortium of three national organizations—the American Public Transportation Association, the Community Transportation Association of America, and Easterseals Inc.

National Trails Fund The National Trails Fund is reserved for organizations in the Hiking Alliance that are also 501(c)(3) certified nonprofits. Members that lack that accreditation do have the opportunity to use a fiscal agent. Through this fund, the American Hiking Society has given over $560,000 to 182 trail projects. It is the only privately funded national grants program that gives solely to the construction and protection of hiking trails.

Recreational Trails Program Funds The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds are allocated by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help with motorized and non- motorized trail systems across the United States. The funds are allocated to communities, agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

Rural Business Development Grant Program Adel may be able to use the USDA’s Rural Business Development Grant Program to bring new small businesses to the downtown. The grant program’s intent is to support small and emerging businesses in rural areas through many avenues. Examples of assistance include: training and technical assistance, business counseling, feasibility studies, renovation of buildings, rural transportation improvement, and more.

Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) Self-Supported Municipal Improvement Districts (SSMIDs) may be used by Adel to provide funds for maintenance costs in downtown districts. The SSMID can be used as a tool to help fund public improvements and maintenance projects in a specified area.

Establishing an SSMID in Adel could assist with property-owner buyin to historic preservation, as well as promoting economic development around the historic square.

Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) In order to address traffic congestion at Greene Street and Niles Kinnick Drive, Adel may coordinate with the Iowa Department of Transformation and apply for funding through the Traffic Safety Improvement Program. The Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) provides safety funds to cities for roadway safety improvements, traffic control devices, and research studies or public information initiatives.

USDA’s Multi-Family Housing Direct Loans The USDA’s Multi- Family Housing Program should be explored to assist with efforts to provide affordable housing in Adel. According to the USDA’s program description, the program offers competitive financing aimed at affordable multi-family rental housing for lowincome, elderly, or disabled individuals and families.

USDA’s Single Family Housing Direct Loans In order to assist with efforts to provide affordable housing in Adel, the USDA’s Single Family Housing Program should be explored. According to the USDA’s program description the program helps low- and very-low-income applicants acquire safe and sanitary housing in rural areas through payment assistance.