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IP #713GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION ADULT DAYCARE CENTER NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA L. W. SAMUELSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. GME PROJECT NO. 3924 Copyright, 1993 - GME Consultants, Inc. GME CONSULTANTS. INC GME CONSULTANTS INC. U CONSULTING ENGINEERS 14000 21 st Ave. No./ Minneapolis, IVIN 55447 Phone (612) 559-1859 / Fax (612) 559-0720 March 26, 1993 L. W. Samuelson Construction, Inc. 7800 East River Road Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 GME Project No. 3924 Attention: Mr. L. W. Samuelson RE: Geotechnical exploration for the proposed Adult Daycare center in New Hope, Minnesota Dear Mr. Samuelson: Following your acceptance of our proposal dated January 12, 1993, we have completed the geotechnical exploration for this project. Enclosed please find the results of our exploration, and recommendations for foundation design and earthwork construction for this project. We are submitting four copies of this report to you, and one copy to Mr. Bernie Stroh, P.E. of Stroh Engineering. Submittal of this report concludes this portion of the scope of services outlined in our proposal. We appreciate the opportunity to have been of service on this project. If you have questions concerning our report, or if we may be of additional service, please contact me at 559-1859. Sincerely, 7 GME NSULTANTS, INC. Gregory R. Reuter, P.E. Senior Project Engineer GRR: cmp WILLIAM C. KWASNY, P.E. THOMAS PAUL VENEMA, P.E. WILLIAM E. BLOEMENDAL, P.E. GREGORY R. REUTER, P.E. WYATT A. GUTZKE, P.E. MERVYN MINDESS, P.E. MARK D. MILLSOP SANDRA J. FORREST STEVEN J. RUESINK, P.E. An Equal Opportunity Employer TABLE OF CONTENTS GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION ADULT DAYCARE CENTER NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA L. W. SAMUELSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. GME PROJECT NO. 3924 Section Pac7e ASFE Notes Regarding Geotechnical Engineering Reports Introduction 1 Project Description 1 Scope of Services 1 Site Description 2 Field Exploration 3 Laboratory Testing 4 Subsurface Conditions 5 Soil Conditions 6 Groundwater Measurements 6 Engineering Review and Recommendations 7 Discussion 7 Foundation Design 8 Pavement Design 9 Construction Considerations 10 Winter Construction 10 Construction Safety 11 General Qualifications 11 Standard of Care 13 Appendix RMC rnium at TAmTQ me IMPOKFANT INFORMA11ON ABOUTYOUR RE More construction problems are caused by site subsurface conditions than any other factor As troublesome as sub- surface problems can be, their frequency and extent have been lessened considerably in recent years, thanks to the Association of Soil and Foundation Engineers (ASFE). When ASFE was founded in 1969, subsurface problems were frequently being resolved through lawsuits. In fact, the situation had grown to such alarming proportions that consulting geotechnical engineers had the worst profes- sional liability record of all design professionals. By 1980, ASFE - member consulting soil and foundation engineers had the best professional liability record. This dramatic turn -about can be attributed directly to client acceptance of problem - solving programs and materials developed by ASFE for its mem- bers' application. This acceptance was gained because clients perceived the ASFE approach to be in their own best interests. Disputes benefit only those who earn their living from others' disagreements. The following suggestions and observations are offered to help you reduce the geotechnical- related delays, cost -over- runs and other costly headaches that can occur during a construction project. MOST GEOTECHNICAL "FINDINGS" ARE PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATES Site exploration identifies actual subsurface conditions only at those points where samples are taken, when they are taken. Data derived through sampling and subsequent laboratory testing are extrapolated by the geotechnical engineer who then renders an opinion about overall sub- surface conditions, their likely reaction to proposed con- struction activity, and appropriate foundation design. Even under optimal circumstances actual conditions may differ from those opined to exist, because no geotechnical en- gineer, no matter how qualified, and no subsurface explo- ration program, no matter how comprehensive, can reveal what is hidden by earth, rock and time. For example, the actual interface between materials may be far more gradual or abrupt than the report indicates, and actual conditions in areas not sampled may differ from predic- tions. Nothing can be done to prevent the unanticipated, but steps can be taken to help minimize their impact. For this reason, most experienced owners retain their geotechnical consultant through the construction stage, to identify variances, conduct additional tests which may be needed, and to recommend solutions to problems encountered on site. A GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT IS BASED ON A UNIQUE SET OF PROJECT - SPECIFIC FACTORS SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS CAN CHANGE A geotechnical engineering report is based on a subsurface exploration plan designed to incorporate a unique set of project- specific factors. These typically include: the general nature of the structure involved, its size and configuration: the location of the structure on the site and its orientation; physical concomitants such as access roads, parking lots, and underground utilities, and the level of additional risk which the client assumed by virtue of limitations imposed upon the exploratory program. To help avoid costly prob- lems, consult the geotechnical engineer to determine how any factors which change subsequent to the date of his report may affect his recommendations. Unless your consulting geotechnical engineer indicates otherwise, your geotechnical engineering report should not be used: • When the nature of the proposed structure is changed, for example, if an office building will be erected instead of a parking garage, or if a refriger- ated warehouse will be built instead of an unrefrig- erated one; • when the size or configuration of the proposed structure is altered; • when the location or orientation of the proposed structure is modified; • when there is a change of ownership, or • for application to an adjacent site. A geotechnical engineer cannot accept responsibility for problems which may develop if he is not consulted after factors considered in his reports development have changed. Subsurface conditions may be modified by constantly - changing natural forces. Because a geotechnical engineer- ing report is based on conditions which existed at the time of subsurface exploration, construction decisions should not be based on a geotechnical engineering report whose adequacy may have been affected by time. Speak with the geotechnical consultant to learn if additional tests are advisable before construc- tion starts. Construction operations at or adjacent to the site and natural events such as floods, earthquakes or groundwater fluctuations may also affect subsurface conditions and, thus, the continuing adequacy of a geotechnical report. The geotechnical engineer should be kept apprised of any such events, and should be consulted to determine if additional tests are necessary. A GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT IS SUBJECT TO MISINTERPRETATION Costly problems can occur when other design profession- als develop their plans based on misinterpretations of a geotechnical engineering report. To help avoid these prob- lems, the geotechnical engineer should be retained to work with other appropriate design professionals to explain relevant geotechnical findings and to review the adequacy of their plans and specifications relative to geotechnical issues. BORING LOGS SHOULD NOT BE SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINEERING REPORT Final boring logs are developed by the geotechnical en- gineer based upon his interpretation of field logs (assem- bled by site personnel) and laboratory evaluation of field samples. Only final boring logs customarily are included in geotechnical engineering reports. These logs should not under any circumstances be redrawn for inclusion in architectural or other design drawings, because drafters may commit errors or omissions in the transfer process. Although photo- graphic reproduction eliminates this problem, it does nothing to minimize the possibility of contractors misin- terpretating the logs during bid preparation. When this occurs, delays, disputes and unanticipated costs are the all- too-frequent result. To minimize the likelihood of boring log misinterpretation, give contractors ready access to.the complete geotechnical engineering report. Those who do not provide such access may proceed under the mistaken impression that simply disclaiming responsibility for the accuracy of subsurface information always insulates them from attendant liability. Providing the best available information to contractors helps prevent costly construction problems and the adversarial attitudes which aggravate them to disproportionate scale. READ RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSES CLOSELY Because geotechnical engineering is based extensively on judgement and opinion, it is far less exact than other design disciplines. This situation has resulted in wholly unwarranted claims being lodged against geotechnical consultants. To help prevent this problem, geotechnical engineers have developed model clauses for use in written transmittals. These are not exculpatory clauses designed to foist the geotechnical engineer's liabilities onto someone else. Rather, they are definitive clauses which identify where the geotechnical engineer's responsibilities begin and end. Their use helps all parties involved recognize their individual responsibilities and take appropriate action. Some of these definitive clauses are likely to appear in your geotechnical engineering report, and you are encouraged to read them closely Your geotechnical engineer will be pleased to give full and frank answers to your questions. OTHER STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO REDUCE RISK Your consulting geotechnical engineer will be pleased to discuss other techniques which can be employed to miti- gate risk. In addition, the Association of Soil and Founda- tion Engineers has developed a variety of materials which may be beneficial. Contact ASFE for a complimentary copy of its publications directory. Published by N1 UOoo 0. INTRODUCTION You have requested that we perform a geotechnical exploration for this project. Authorization to perform this work was your acceptance of our proposal dated January 12, 1993, by the City of New Hope. The following report presents the results of our field exploration and our foundation recommendations for this project. Project Data The proposed building will initially be a single story structure with • footprint of about 30,000 square feet. Provisions will be made for • future second story addition. The building will be constructed with pre-cast concrete elements, with masonry brick veneer. Finished floor elevation will be +899.0 feet. We anticipate that the maximum column loads, allowing for the future expansion, will be on the order of 200 kips, wall loads on the order of 3.5 to 4.5 kips per lineal foot, and floor slab live loads less than 100 pounds per square foot. A 140-car parking lot will be constructed north of the building. A truck drive lane will also be constructed around the structure. You anticipate 16 daily passes of mini-busses. scope of services Our scope of services for this project, as outlined in our proposal, is limited to the following elements: 1. Drill four test borings, each to a depth of 70 feet. Collect representative soil samples in accordance with the split barrel method. ramr. rmunin TaiuTot mr- Mr. L. W. Samuelson GME Project No. 3924 2 March 26, 1993 2. Return portions of recovered soil samples to our laboratory for final examination, classification, and preparation of the boring logs. 3. Prepare a geotechnical engineering report describing the subsurface conditions encountered, and presenting our foundation recommendations. The purpose of this report is to describe the subsurface conditions encountered in our borings, and to present our preliminary foundation recommendations for the proposed daycare center. Prior to our exploration, borings were performed at this site by others. A copy of the boring logs was made available to us for review. Where applicable, the results of the previous borings were utilized in the formulation of our recommendations. SITE DESCRIPTION The project site is located on the west side of Boone Avenue North, south of the intersection with Research Center Road East in New Hope, Minnesota. At the time of our exploration, the site was a vacant parcel of land. Numerous fill piles were observed on the property. The majority of the site was snow covered; however, we observed cattails extending through the snow at some locations. Published maps by the Minnesota Geological Survey indicate that the surficial soils at this site are post - glacial, organic, swamp deposited Z peat and organic silt. These soils are in turn underlain by sandy clay amm rnivam TaewTa me Mr. L. W. Samuelson GME Project No. 3924 3 March 26, 1993 glacial till related to the Des Moines Ice Lobe of the Wisconsinan Glacial Epoch. The till overlies glacial outwash sands. Silty sand glacial till of the Superior Ice Lobe can be found beneath the outwash sand. The site appears to overlie a minor bedrock valley. The uppermost bedrock surface is believed to be St. Peter Sandstone, occurring at a depth of about 150 to 200 feet. FIELD EXPLORATION Between March 12 and 16, 1993, we drilled four borings for this project, near the four corners of the building. A soil boring location diagram is appended. We determined the number of borings, boring locations, and boring depths based on our understanding of the project and our knowledge of the general geology of the area. Each boring was originally intended to be drilled to a depth of 70 feet below existing grade. Of the four borings, two were drilled to 70 feet, the remaining two were drilled to depths of 76 and 81 feet, in order for us to obtain sufficient information for piling recommendations. Our crew located the borings on site by taping from existing structures, using dimensions scaled from the site plan you provided to us. We also determined the ground surface elevation at each boring location, using the top nut of the fire hydrant located at 5430 Boone Avenue North, as our benchmark. This benchmark is at elevation +896.74 feet NGVD (National Geodetic Vertical Datum), as determined by the City of New Hope. #--Mr. en1Ua2#1 remTa Ime Mr. L. W. Samuelson GME Project No. 3924 4 March 26, 1993 The borings were drilled with a CME 550 drill rig, using hollow stem augers and wash drilling techniques to advance the boreholes. Soil samples were obtained by the split barrel method in accordance with ASTM: D 1586. The Standard Penetration Values (N- values, blows per foot) recorded in the sampling procedure are shown on the respective logs. The N- values are used as an indication of the in -place density of cohesionless soils, and to a more approximate degree, the consistency of cohesive or semi- cohesive soils. Recovered samples were preliminarily classified in the field by the drill crew, sealed in jars to reduce moisture loss, and returned to our laboratory for examination and classification by a Geotechnical Engineer. The drill crew observed the borings for groundwater levels during and after completion of the drilling. These water level readings are shown in the lower left corner of the respective boring logs. The remaining boreholes were backfilled with cuttings upon completion of the drilling. LABORATORY TESTING The soil classification program was initiated by a Geotechnical Engineer examining each of the samples to determine the major and minor soil components, while also noting the color, degree of saturation, and lenses or seams found in the samples. The Engineer visually /manually classified the samples on the basis of texture and plasticity in CME CONSULTANTS_ INC Mr. L. W. Samuelson GME Project No. 3924 5 March 26, 1993 accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System. The letter symbols in parentheses following the written description on the boring logs are the estimated group symbols based on this system. A chart describing the Unified System is included in the Appendix. The Engineer grouped the soils by type into the strata shown on the boring logs. The stratification lines shown on the logs are approximate; insitu, the transition between soil types may be gradual or abrupt in both the horizontal and vertical directions. We will retain the soil samples from this program for 30 days. If you wish to have the samples retained beyond this time, we ask that you please advise us; otherwise, the samples will be discarded. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS The subsurface conditions encountered at each boring location are described on the logs included in the report Appendix. We wish to point out that subsurface conditions at other times and locations on the site may differ from those found at our boring locations. If different conditions are encountered during construction, it is necessary that you contact us so that our recommendations can be reviewed. r_"C rnvmu rew*e me Mr. L. W. Samuelson GME Project No. 3924 6 March 26, 1993 Soil Conditions In each boring we found fill extending to depths of 9 to 14 feet, corresponding approximately to elevations +879 to +888 feet. The fill consisted of a non - uniform mixture of sand, clay, and organic soils. N- values within the fill ranged from 5 to 26 bpf. Below the fill, we found a 10 to 20 foot thick layer of swamp deposited compressible organic soils consisting of soft peat and organic silt. These soils were found to depths of 19 to 34 feet (approximate elevations +862 to +878 feet). N- values in the organic soils ranged from 1 to 4 bpf. Below the organic soils, we encountered naturally- occurring non - organic sandy clay glacial till to depths of 49 to 59 feet (elevations +834 to +848 feet) . The upper few feet of the sandy clay was soft to very soft; however, the major lower portion was stiff to very stiff. N- values ranged from 0 to 22 bpf. Below the sandy clay till, we encountered medium dense to dense outwash sands overlying silty sand glacial till to the boring completion depths. N- values within the sand ranged from 20 to 51 bpf. Groundwater Measurements Free groundwater was encountered in our borings at depths ranging from 1 to 14 feet while drilling, corresponding to elevations +882.8 to +894.4 feet. The variability of the groundwater levels in the borings clue enwemreare ime Mr. L. W. Samuelson GME Project No. 3924 7 March 26, 1993 suggest that a perched groundwater condition may exist at this site. It is important to note that groundwater levels on this site will not remain static, and will not remain static, and will fluctuate with variations in precipitation, runoff, land usage, and other factors. ENGINEERING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION The engineering recommendations made in this report are based on our understanding of the project as described in this report. The recommendations are valid for a specific set of project conditions. If the characteristics of the project change from those indicated in this section, it is necessary that we be notified so that we may determine whether new conditions affect our recommendations. Discussion Our engineering recommendations are intended to limit total and differential settlement of the completed structure to less than I and 1/2 inch respectively. Due to the presence of the uncontrolled fill and buried organic soils, we recommend that the structure be supported on a deep foundation system. The buried organic soils extend too deep to permit economical excavation and replacement with controlled fill. Our specific foundation recommendations are presented in the following sections. CM19 CMIUR"I ININTR Mir Mr. L. W. Samuelson GME Project No. 3924 8 March 26, 1993 Foundation Desig The depth of fill and organic soils at the proposed building location is 19 to 34 feet, and it is our opinion that timber piling would not be economically feasible for foundation support. We recommend the use of 12-3/4 inch outside diameter steel pipe piles. The pipe should have a minimum wall thickness of 0.250 inches and should be driven closed ended with a flat plate welded to the toe of the pipe, having an outside diameter equal to or less than 12-3/4 inches. In our opinion, these piles driven to bear within the medium dense to dense outwash sand or sandy glacial till at an approximate depth of 65 feet (approximate tip elevation +830 to +833 feet) , could be designed for an allowable load of 70 tons per pile. Due to continued long-term compression of the organic soils, we recommend allowing 30 tons per pile for negative skin friction or downdrag loading, which would result in 40 tons per pile for structural support. The piles should be driven with an air or diesel hammer having a manufacturers rated energy of 25,000 to 35,000 foot-pounds. Upon completion of the driving, the piles should be observed by lowering an electric light into them. All structurally sound piles should be filled with concrete having a minimum 28 day compressive strength of 3,000 psi. The pile length presented in this report is an estimate, and must be confirmed in the field by an appropriate test pile program. We recommend that at least four test piles be driven and monitored with a Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA). The testing should be performed by an rmr. mrAninTapAva mr! Mr. L. W. Samuelson GME Project No. 3924 9 March 26, 1993 experienced Geotechnical Engineer in accordance with ASTM: D 4945 procedures. We also recommend that an experienced Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Technician be present to observe the installation of all remaining production piles on this project, to document that each pile was driven to the proper installation criterion developed during the test pile program. We recommend that the interior floor slab be a structural slab, supported on piles and grade beams. The exterior pile caps should be based at least 4 feet below final exterior grade for frost protection. You should anticipate that utilities entering the structure will experience differential settlement; therefore, the utility lines should be fitted with flexible connections, and the entry points into the building should be through over -sized sleeved holes in the grade beams. Pavement Design We understand that in the parking lot and drive lanes, you plan to subcut the existing fill material to a depth of 3 feet. You plan to place a geotextile over the subgrade soils and backfill with sand to final pavement subgrade elevation. We recommend that the geotextile conform to Mn /DOT 3733 Type V requirements. The sand fill should be placed in loose lifts, not exceeding 10 inches in thickness. Each lift should be compacted to at least 95% of the maximum Modified Proctor dry density, ASTM: D 1557. GME CDNSIIt. TANTA. IMC Mr. L. W. Samuelson GME Project No. 3924 10 March 26, 1993 In the truck drive areas, we recommended that the pavement section consist of 1 -1/2 inches of Mn /DOT 2341 surface course over 2 inches of Mn /DOT 2331 base course. The asphalt should overlie at least 8 inches of Mn /DOT Class 5 crushed stone base course. In the parking lot, we recommend a minimum asphalt thickness of 3 inches, consisting of 1 -1/2 inches of Mn /DOT 2341 surface course over 1 -1/2 inches of Mn /DOT 2331 base course. The asphalt should overlie at least 6 inches of Mn /DOT Class 5 crushed stone base course. It is important to note that the pavement recommendations are intended for a design life of 15 years; however, you should implement a regular maintenance program in order to realize the overall life of the pavement structure. The maintenance program should include periodic seal coating and immediate repair of distressed pavement areas. Since the pavement will be constructed over the existing fill and peat, you should expect some long term differential settlement which may cause water ponding and cracking of the pavement surface and curbs. CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS Winter Construction If winter construction is contemplated, special precautions should be followed by the contractors. If excavation starts after frost has penetrated the soil, ripping may be required, which may result in r_uc rnomu reu*e IMP Mr. L. W. Samuelson GME Project No. 3924 11 March 26, 1993 additional earthwork charges. Only unfrozen backfill should be used, and contractors may charge extra for importing unfrozen soil or keeping backfill from freezing. Placement of fill and /or foundation concrete must not be permitted on frozen soil, nor should the bearing soils under footings or slabs be allowed to freeze after concrete is placed, because excess post- construction settlement could occur as the frozen soils thaw. Construction Safety All excavations must comply with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR, Part 1926, Subpart P "Excavations and Trenches ". This document states that excavation safety is the responsibility of the contractor. Reference to the OSHA requirement should be included in the job specifications. The responsibility to provide safe working conditions on this site, for pile driving, earthwork, and building construction, is solely that of the contractors. This responsibility is not borne in any manner by GME Consultants, Inc. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS This report has been prepared based on the soil and groundwater conditions found in our borings, and on the development data related to us by L. W. Samuelson Construction. This report is intended solely for this project at the specific location discussed. If there are any r_ue enumutwWTC ion Mr. L. W. Samuelson GME Project No. 3924 12 March 26, 1993 changes in size, scope, elevations, structural loads, use or nature of the structure from those outlined in this report, or if our understanding of the project is incomplete or incorrect, we ask that we be notified in order that we may review our recommendations to determine if they are applicable. The soil and groundwater conditions for this project were determined at four locations. These conditions are pertinent only at the boring locations and under the environment existing at the time of our subsurface exploration. Variations in the subsurface conditions were encountered and it is probable that additional variations exist that cannot be determined from our borings, or our site reconnaissance. No warranty, expressed or implied, is presented in this report with respect to the subsurface conditions on this site. Contractors preparing estimates and bids for this project should not rely solely on the information in this report. Rather, they should conduct their own subsurface exploration as they deem necessary. mArr- nwamiireeere me Mr. L. W. Samuelson GME Project No. 3924 13 March 26, 1993 STANDARD OF CARE The recommendations contained in this report are based on our interpretation of the subsurface conditions and represent our professional opinions. These opinions were arrived at in accordance with currently accepted engineering practices at this time and location. other yth this, no warranty is implied or intended. Prepared by: Gregory R. Reuter, P.E. Senior Project Engineer Reviewed by: Mery h - M, fdess, Principa l Geotechnical Engineer GRR:MM:cmp I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was repared by me or under my direct supery ion and that I am a duly 0 Registerejdfess r under the laws of th ate of 1 � �Iv ? �2 , C3regory R. Reuter Date .�11.11 11 — Reg. No. 19885 CFAF MMIULTANTS INC Soil Boring Location Diagram General Notes Soil Boring Logs ASTM: D 2487 and D 2488 Special Notes Regarding Placement of Compacted Fill Soils GMB enwUlISIIOTQ vac f i ® i B-1 -2 B F1 ( I PARKING AREA i B-3 B-4 - -- - -- 93-2 3-1 PROPOSED EUILDING I > 5 B- LEGEND 9 93-3 BORINGS `IRIS RF.POR j 1 APPROXIMATE ® PREiiIOUS BOR1WS DRIVE SCAM BY OTH F R 5 - - - _ O. gp e SOIL BORING LOCA`1'ION DIAGRAM GME CONSULTANTS, INC. PROPOSED ADULT D A:Y CARE CENTER 14000 21st Avenue North NEW HOPE, MINhiESUZA Minneapolis, MN 55447 Jui CRR 3/93 GME x3924 DRILLING & SAMPLING SYMBOLS: Water Level WCI : SL SS SS with Liner Split Spoon — 1 %" I.D., 2" O.D., unless OS Osterberg Sampler — 3" Shelby Tube While Sampling otherwise noted HS Hollow Stem Auger ST Shelby Tube — 2" O.D., unless otherwise noted WS Wash Sample PA Power Auger FT Fish Trail DB Diamond Bit — NX: BX: AX RB Rock Bit AS Auger Sample BS Bulk Sample JS Jar Sample PM Pressuremeter test — in situ VS Vane Shear #4 to #200 sieve And Standard "N" Penetration: Blows per foot of a 140 pound hammer falling 30 inches on a 2 inch OD split spoon, except 80+ where noted. Silt Passing #200 sieve WL Water Level WCI : Wet Cave In DCI Dry Cave In WS While Sampling WD While Drilling BCR : Before Casing Remvoal ACR : After Casing Removal AB : After Boring Water levels indicated on the boring logs are the levels measured in the boring at the times indicated. In previous soils, the indicated elevations are considered reliable ground water levels. In impervious soils, the accurate determination of ground water elevations is not possible in even several days observation, and additional evidence of ground water elevations must be sought. GRADATION DESCRIPTION & TERMINOLOGY Coarse Grained or Granular Soils have more than 50% of their dry weight retained on a #200 sieve; they are described as: boulders, cobbles, gravel or sand. Fine Grained Soils have less than 50% of their dry weight retained on a #200 sieve; they are described as: clays or clayey silts if they are cohesive, and silts if they are non - cohesive. In addition to gradation, granular soils are defined on the basis of their relative in -place density and fine grained soils on the basis of their strength or consistency, and their plasticity. Major Descriptive Term(s) Component (Of Components Also Percent of Of Sample Size Range Present in Sample) Dry Weight Boulders Over 8 in. (200mm) Trace 1 - 9 Cobbles 8 in. to 3 in. Little 10-19 0.25-0.49 (200mm to 75mm) 4-9 Loose Gravel 3 in. to #4 sieve Some 20-34 1.00-1.99 (75mm to 2mm) 30-49 Dense Sand #4 to #200 sieve And 35-50 4,00-8.00 (2mm to .074mm) 80+ Extremely Dense Silt Passing #200 sieve (0.074mm to 0.005mm) Clay Smaller than 0.005mm Unconfined Comp. Strength, Ou, tsf _ Consistency N — Blows /ft. Relative Density < 0.25 Very Soft 0-3 Very Loose 0.25-0.49 Soft 4-9 Loose 0.50-0.99 Medium (Firm) 10-29 Medium Dense 1.00-1.99 Stiff 30-49 Dense 2.00-3.99 Very Stiff 50-80 Very Dense 4,00-8.00 Hard 80+ Extremely Dense > 8.00 Very Hard r_mueernnmurevTC wr LOG OF BORING 93- 1 PROJECT Adult Day Care Center SITE New Hope, Minnesota CLIENT L.W. Samuelson Construction, Inc. ARCHITECT - ENGINEER w U. . = w O W M > Z a W 0. d ►- G z to d w > L w d 3'. W 0 Q S V d N DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL N w � N _j H d --r n. w> U. � JO m w Uj -� Z UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TONS /FT. 2 1 2 3 4 5 I ~ — � WATER CONTENT % '- ®-- STANDARD PENETRATION (BLOWS /FOOT) - 10 20 30 40 50 SURFACE ELEVATION 898.1 1AS 0 Dark brown to black SILTY CLAY, trace gravel - (CL) (Topsoil) jr 2SS 4 0 12 Brown fine SILTY SAND, trace gravel - (SM) (FILL) 3SS 6,0 B Brown SANDY CLAY, trace gravel, 6" asphalt layer at 2.4 feet - stiff - (CL) (FILL) 4SS 19.01 1 17 8 $ ' r r , r ' 5SS Bl ack fibric PEAT, trace wood, straw, roots - firm - moist - (Pt) (FILL) Gray and brown mottled SANDY CLAY, trace gravel, organics - stiff to firm - (CL) (FILL) 6SS 7SS 29.0 Black fibric PEAT, trace shells - soft - wet - (Pt) (Swamp Deposit) 4 3 ; , I r , 8SS 9SS 34.0 Black ORGANIC SILT, trace clay - very loose - wet - (ML -OL) (Swamp Deposit) 2 I , Gray SANDY CLAY, trace gravel - soft to stiff - (CL) (Glacial Till) Boring continued on next page 4 7 9 , , I , 10SS 11SS 12SS WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS GME CONSULTANTS, INC. Geotechnical - Materials - Environmental 1400021st Avenue No. Minneapolis, MN 55447 16121 559 -1659 BORING STARTED 3/15/ W.L. ® 9 feet while drilling BOR ING COMPLET 3/ 15/9 3 W. L. RIG CME -550 DRILLER KJB W. DRAWN JLH APPROVED GRR JOB x 3924 SHEET 1 of 2 Boring caved at 33 feet after aug The stratification lines represent approximate boundaries between soil types; insitu the transition may be gradual. removal LOG OF BORING 93- 1 PROJECT Adult Day Care Center SITE New Hope, Minnesota CLIENT L.W. Samuelson Construction, Inc. ARCHITECT- ENGINEER W W U. = W 0 o: uj 2 > Z a U -, >- (L ¢ Z U) Q w > F- LU w Q �: 1— LL (D W Q x Fes I to DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL u w N Q J a w to CC 3: - j m w J > Z UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TONS/FT. 1 1 2 ._.0. -- 4 6 WATER CONTENT % -- ®- STANDARD PENETRATION (BLOWS /FOOT) -_ _ 10 20 30 40 60 (continued) I 59.0 Boring continued from previous page Gray SANDY CLAY, trace gravel - soft to stiff - (CL) 14 is 1 1 1 13SS !fffZ 14SS 64.0 Gray fine to coarse SAND WITH SILT, trace gravel - medium dense to dense - wet - (SP -SM) (Coarse Alluvium) 21 �\ 15SS zfffz SS 81.0 Brown fine to coarse SAND, trace gravel, silt - medium dense to dense - wet - (SP) (Outwash) 31 32 24 39 r i f f t \ 1 SS 17 SS 18 19SS End of boring at 81 feet Hollow stem auger used to 41 feet Rotary mud drilling used from 41 to 81 feet Borehole backfilled with cuttings Frost encountered to 1.5 feet WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS GME CONSULTANTS, INC. Geoteehnical • Materials. Environmental 14000 21st Avenue No. Minneapolis, MN 55447 (612) 559 -1859 BORING START 3/15/9 W.L. ® 9 feet while drilling BORING CO MPLETED 3/15/93 W. L. RIG CME -550 DRILLER KJB W L DRAWN JLH APPROVED GRR JOB x 3924 SHEET 2 of 2 Boring caved at 33 feet after aug The stratification lines represent approximate boundaries between soil types; insitu the transition may be gradual. removal LOG OF BORING 93- 2 PROJECT Adult Day Care Center SITE New Hope, Minnesota CLIENT L.W. Samuelson Construction, Inc. ARCHITECT - ENGINEER w �W CL a Uj > Z LU U.1 jL >- 4 Q Z to d > J = 4 3 !— W U = U to DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL w F Q J Uj CL w to s -.1 — J z 1 UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TONS /FT. 2 1 2 3 4 5 WATER CONTENT % - ® -• STANDARD PENETRATION (BLOWS /FOOT) - 10 20 30 40 so SURFACE ELEVATION 895.4 1AS 1 Dark brown fine to medium SILTY SAND, trace gravel, roots - (SM) (Topsoil) 14.0 5 7 1 1 t I , , r 2SS Brown and gray SANDY CLAY, trace gravel, organics - firm - (CL) (FILL) 3SS 4SS 20.0 Black fibric PEAT - soft - wet - (Pt) (Swamp Deposit) 3 I I I 5ss 24.0 Black ORGANIC SILT, trace clay - very loose - wet - (ML -OL) (Swamp Deposit) 3 I 6SS Gray SANDY CLAY, trace gravel, 1' sand layer at 29 feet - very soft to very stiff - (CL) (Glacial Till) Boring continued on next page . 3 g 11 13 I t 1 1 1 I 7SS 8SS 9SS 10SS WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS GME CONSULTANTS, INC. eotechnical • Materials- Environmental 14000 21st Avenue No. Minneapolis. MN 55447 1612) 559.1859 BORING STARTED 3/16/9 W.L. ® 1 feet while drilling BORING COMPLETED 3/16/9 W. L. RIG CME -550 DRIL LER KJ B W. L. DRAWN jLH APPROVED GRR JOB u 3924 SHEET 1 Of 2 Boris caved at 45 feet after aug The stratification lines represent approximate boundaries between soil types; insitu the transition may be gradual. removal LOG OF BORING 93- 2 PROJECT Adult Day Care Center SITE New Hope, Minnesota CLIENT L.W. Samuelson Construction, Inc. ARCHITECT - ENGINEER w W S w o w > Z a _j F CL Q z to Q > J X Q (— uj UJ U. a = U to DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL w �- N q J 0- w> to it tL. 3 m w J Q 2 UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TONS /FT. 2 -0 -- 1 2 3 4 5 —I I -- WATER CONTENT % -- ®-- STANDARD PENETRATION (BLOWS /FOOT) 10 20 30 40 60 (continued) 55.51 Boring continued from previous page Gray SANDY CLAY, trace gravel - very soft to very stiff - (CL) (Outwash) 14 1 20 ' 1 11 SS 12SS 76.0 Dark brown fine to coarse SAND, trace gravel, silt - medium dense to dense - wet - (SP) 27 28 32 51 1 4 l 1 1 \ 13SS Z ff Z l4SS 15SS 16SS End of boring at 76 feet Hollow stem auger used to 41 feet Rotary mud drilling used from 41 to 76 feet Borehole backfilled with cuttings Frost encountered to 1.0 feet *NOTE: Sampler advanced by weight of rod and hammer WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS GME CONSULTANTS, INC. 14000 21st • Materials •Environmental 14000 21st Avenue No. Minneapolis, MN 55447 (812) 559 -1859 BORING STARTED 3/ 16/93 W.L. ® 1 feet while drilling _ BORING COM PLETED 3/16193 W L RIG � M E -550 DRILLER KJB W. L. DRAWN JLH APPROVED GRR JOB # 3924 SHEET 2 Of 2 Boring caved at 45 feet after aug er The stratification lines represent approximate boundaries between soil types; insitu the transition may be gradual. removal LOG OF BORING 93- 3 PROJECT Adult Day Care Center SITE New Hope, Minnesota CLIENT L.W. Samuelson Construction, Inc. ARCHITECT - ENGINEER w LL = w o cc U.1 > Z a V J a. H Q z to <t > J X Q 3 I— U. a W Q to DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL w t- Q lu w to It 3 -.1 w > z UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TONSIFT. Y - -0 - -- 1 2 3 4 5 WATER CONTENT % -- ®-- STAN PENETRATION IBLOWS/FOOTI — 10 20 30 40 so SURFACE ELEVATION 896.8 1AS 0.5 9.0 Dark brown SILTY SANDY CLAY, trace gravel - (CL) (Topsoil) 10 9 26 2SS Brown, gray and dark brown SANDY CLAY, trace gravel - stiff to very stiff - (CL) (FILL) 3SS 4SS 5SS 14.0 Black fibric PEAT - firm - wet - (Pt) (Swamp Deposit) 5 r r r 6SS 19.0' Black fibric PEAT and ORGANIC SILT - very soft - wet - (Pt and OL) (Swamp Deposit) 2 1 , 7SS Gray SANDY CLAY, trace gravel - soft to stiff - (CL) (Glacial Till) Boring continued on next page 4 5 7 10 15 13 I I s I 1 I I s 1 t t r r I r 8 SS 9SS 10SS 11SS 12SS WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS GME CONSULTANTS, INC. Geotechnical • Materials • Environmental 1400021st Avenue No. Minneapolis, 55447 (612) 559-1859 BORING STARTED 3 /12/93 W.L. ® 14 feet while drilling BORING COMPLETED 3/12/9 W. L. RIG CME -550 DRILLER KJB W. L. DRAWN JLH APPROVED GRR JOB # 3924 SHEET 1 of 2 Boring caved at 29.6 feet after auger The stratification lines represent approximate boundaries between soil types; insitu the transition may be gradual. removal I LOG OF BORING 93- 3 PROJECT Adult Day Care Cent SITE New Hope, Minnesota CLIENT L.W. Samuelson Construction, Inc. ARCHITECT - ENGINEER w LU = w a. p w 2 > z a -j Q z in Q w > Uj O C h Q y ►— w W 0 Q S U F cc N DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL in w ~ N Q J a w N cc _ 3 O m w J > 2 UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TONSIFT. 2 -0- - " 1 2 3 4 6 —; I --; WATER CONTENT % -- ®-- STANDARD PENETRATION tBLOWSIFOOTI - 10 20 30 40 60 (continued) 49.0 Boring continued from previous page Gray SANDY CLAY, trace gravel - soft to stiff - (CL) ZE& 13SS 59.0 26 8 {� � ' Brown fine to coarse SAND, trace gravel, silt - medium dense - wet - (SP) (Outwash) 14SS 70.0 Red brown fine to coarse SAND WITH SILT, trace gravel - dense to medium dense - wet - (SP -SM) (Glacial Till) 34 28 24 r r r r 15SS SS 16 SS 17 End of boring at 70 feet Hollow stem auger used to 41 feet Rotary mud drilling used from 41 to 70 feet Borehole backfilled with cuttings Frost encountered to 1.5 feet WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS GME CONSULTANTS, INC. Geotechnical • Materials • Environmental 14000 21st Avenue No. Minneapolis, MN 55447 (612) 559 -1859 BORING STARTED 3 /12/93 W.L. ® 14 #eet while drilling BORING COMPLETED 3/ W. L RIG CME -550 DRILLER KJB W. L. DRAWN JLI-I APPROVED GRR JOB # 3924 SHEET 2 Of 2 Boring caved at 29.6 feet after auger The stratification lines represent approximate boundaries between soil types; insitu the transition may be gradual. removal I Adult Day Care Center CLIENT L.W. Samuelson Constr Inc. W W � W m J Z DESCRIPTI w > > = u Z W -W.( V UJI = a E LU t- 1- Q cc o u Q 3 N 1AS 0. 2SS 3SS 6.0 4SS = WM EM ( r LOG OF BORING 93- 4 SITE New Hope, Minnesota ARCHITECT - ENGINEER ON OF MATERIAL 11 12 14.0 6SS Black sapric PEAT - soft - wet - (Pt) (Swamp Deposit) 7SS 24. 8SS 7 34. 10166 1SS Dark gray ORGANIC SILT WITH SAND - very loose - wet - (ML -OL) (Swamp Deposit) Black sapric PEAT - soft - wet - (Pt) (Swamp Deposit) Gray SANDY CLAY, trace gravel - firm to very stiff - (CL) (Glacial Till) 25 s 1 , r 3 r r I 1 4 2 1 I 1 4 12 11 I l ( t 1 12 SS 15 Boring continued on next page WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS BORING STARTED 3/12/93 W. L. ® 10 feet while drilling GME CONSULTANTS, INC. BORING COM PLETED 3/12/93 Geotechnical • Materials • Environmental W. L. 14000 21st Avenue No. R IG ' CME -550 DRILLER KJB W. L. Minneapolis, MN 55447 DRAWN _,.,,._,.... ,.,.._ J . (612!559.1859 LI{ APPROVED GRR JOB x 3924 SHEET 1 of 2 Boring caved at 46 feet after aug er The stratification lines represent approximate boundaries removal between soil types; insitu the transition may be gradual. SURFACE ELEVATION 896.0 Dark brown SILTY SANDY CLAY, trace gravel - (CL) (Topsoil) Brown SANDY CLAY, trace gravel - stiff - (CL) (FILL) Gray brown fine to medium SILTY SAND WITH CLAY, trace gravel - medium dense to loose - moist - (SM -SC) (FILL) UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TONS/FT. 1 2 3 4 6 N �; I 1 `'-- WATER (n OJ CONTENT % UJI 00 JQ J J STANDARD PENETRATION (BLOWS /FOOT) N � Z 10 20 30 40 60 11 12 14.0 6SS Black sapric PEAT - soft - wet - (Pt) (Swamp Deposit) 7SS 24. 8SS 7 34. 10166 1SS Dark gray ORGANIC SILT WITH SAND - very loose - wet - (ML -OL) (Swamp Deposit) Black sapric PEAT - soft - wet - (Pt) (Swamp Deposit) Gray SANDY CLAY, trace gravel - firm to very stiff - (CL) (Glacial Till) 25 s 1 , r 3 r r I 1 4 2 1 I 1 4 12 11 I l ( t 1 12 SS 15 Boring continued on next page WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS BORING STARTED 3/12/93 W. L. ® 10 feet while drilling GME CONSULTANTS, INC. BORING COM PLETED 3/12/93 Geotechnical • Materials • Environmental W. L. 14000 21st Avenue No. R IG ' CME -550 DRILLER KJB W. L. Minneapolis, MN 55447 DRAWN _,.,,._,.... ,.,.._ J . (612!559.1859 LI{ APPROVED GRR JOB x 3924 SHEET 1 of 2 Boring caved at 46 feet after aug er The stratification lines represent approximate boundaries removal between soil types; insitu the transition may be gradual. SURFACE ELEVATION 896.0 Dark brown SILTY SANDY CLAY, trace gravel - (CL) (Topsoil) Brown SANDY CLAY, trace gravel - stiff - (CL) (FILL) Gray brown fine to medium SILTY SAND WITH CLAY, trace gravel - medium dense to loose - moist - (SM -SC) (FILL) LOG OF BORING 93- 4 PROJECT Adult Day Care Center SITE New Hope, Minnesota CLIENT L.W. Samuelson Construction, Inc. ARCHITECT- ENGINEER w UJI LL _ W p w Co 2 Z a v -, F 0- Q Z to Q > J w Q ` LL U. 0 z Cr N DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL in t- N Q J 0-w N = 3: m W Z UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TONS /FT. 2 1 2 3 4 6 WATER CONTENT % -- ® -- STAN PENETRATION (BLOWS /FOOT) - _ 10 20 30 40 50 (continued) 59.01 Boring continued from previous page Gray SANDY CLAY, trace gravel - firm to very stiff - (CL) 19 22 1 4 t , 1 3S 14SS 64.0 Brown fine to coarse SAND, trace gravel, silt - medium dense - wet - (SP) (0utwash) 20 ` 15SS SS 70.0 Brown fine to coarse SILTY SAND, trace gravel - dense - wet - (SM) (Glacial Till) 3 7 39 ; 16 17SS End of boring at 70 feet Hollow stem auger used to 41 feet Rotary mud drilling used from 41 to 70 feet Borehole backfilled with cuttings Frost encountered to 2 feet WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS GME CONSULTANTS, INC. eotechnical aterials • Environmental 1400021 at Avenue No. Minneapolis, MN 55447 (612) 559.1859 BORING STARTED 3/12/9 W.L. ® 10 feet while drilling _ BORING COMPLETED_ 3/ W. L. RIG CME-550 DRILLER KJ B W. L. DRAWN JLH APPROVED GRR JOB # 3924 SHEET 2 of 2 Boring caved at 46 feet after auger The stratification lines represent approximate boundaries between soil types; insitu the transition may be gradual. removal CLASSIFICATION OF SO ILS FOR ENGI NEERING (ASTM: D 2487 and 2488) Major divisions ( Group Typical names Laboratory classification criteria symbols � I i H ° o N C Z c a r m � o. n A ag c " i.9 rnW LL E A r C W w O ML c w a M U y CL c r• a •- �, E c J OL N MH C a _t a a U W v : CH a O tl1 E in c• d OH a E rna= Pt Z 0 2 Weil- graded gravels, gravel -sand mixtures, little or no fines Poorly graded gravels, gravel - sand mixtures, little or no fines Silty gravels, gravel - sand -silt mixtures Clayey gravels, gravel - sand -clay mixtures Weil- graded sands, gravelly sands, little or no fines Poorly graded sands, gravelly sands, little or no fines Silty sands, sand -slit mixtures Clayey sands, sand -clay mix- tures Inorganic silts and very fine sands, rock flour, silty or clay- ey fine sands or clayey slits with slight plasticity Inorganic clays of low to me- dium plasticity, gravelly clays, sandy clays, silty clays, lean clays Organic slits and organic silty clays of low plasticity c L v Inorganic silts, micaceous or m diatomaceous fine sandy or Q. silty soils, elastic silts Inorganic clays of high plas- ticity, fat clays Organic clays of medium to high plasticity, organic sifts Peat and other highly organic soil D, (D30/ a d 6W v O10 D10XD60 m c o ° c Not meeting all gradation requirements for GW v 'A 4 $ 36) m m N c v N c p - c 3c o line or P.I. less than 4 Above "A" line with P.I. m „ Z r °v O t7 a m d V V GP Z line $ e 41 a W Atterberg limits below "A" of dual symbols o z line or Pl. greater than 7 -- Cs = C /�� d > ___ �0 GM Ofo OioXOso p � td A N d a L N a a o c r U d c' 3aC Z aW o a a c H c O m a 9 « Limits plotting in hatched t,Q GC a c o a ct W d ° zone with P.i, between 4 c Q' and 7 are borderline cases m � requiring use of dual sym- Atterberg limits below "A" bola. line or P.1. greater than 7 m `w oio d •,c SW U E c c o 6 o d c W N m c Q ° t ` a my r U SP W v i m u O � coZ d rt10, c c ° c a a E SM W a E E a r a d u m �� 3W c C V O a M Q SC i H ° o N C Z c a r m � o. n A ag c " i.9 rnW LL E A r C W w O ML c w a M U y CL c r• a •- �, E c J OL N MH C a _t a a U W v : CH a O tl1 E in c• d OH a E rna= Pt Z 0 2 Weil- graded gravels, gravel -sand mixtures, little or no fines Poorly graded gravels, gravel - sand mixtures, little or no fines Silty gravels, gravel - sand -silt mixtures Clayey gravels, gravel - sand -clay mixtures Weil- graded sands, gravelly sands, little or no fines Poorly graded sands, gravelly sands, little or no fines Silty sands, sand -slit mixtures Clayey sands, sand -clay mix- tures Inorganic silts and very fine sands, rock flour, silty or clay- ey fine sands or clayey slits with slight plasticity Inorganic clays of low to me- dium plasticity, gravelly clays, sandy clays, silty clays, lean clays Organic slits and organic silty clays of low plasticity c L v Inorganic silts, micaceous or m diatomaceous fine sandy or Q. silty soils, elastic silts Inorganic clays of high plas- ticity, fat clays Organic clays of medium to high plasticity, organic sifts Peat and other highly organic soil 10 7 4 0 0 10 20 30 40 so 60 70 80 90 100 Liquid Limit Plasticity Chart D, (D30/ C greater than 4; C between 1 and 3 v O10 D10XD60 c � C W C a "c a Not meeting all gradation requirements for GW v 'A 4 $ 36) m m N c o Atterberg limits below "A" - c 3c o line or P.I. less than 4 Above "A" line with P.I. m „ Z r °v O t7 a between 4 and 7 are border - Z line cases requiring use 41 a W Atterberg limits below "A" of dual symbols c = W line or Pl. greater than 7 -- E E /�� c pso (D30) ___ C than 4; C between 1 and 3 m a Ofo OioXOso C d o c r Not meeting all gradation requirements for SW a C y u W a a v W `c U G N r U c H c O m a Atterberg limits below "A" Limits plotting in hatched • 0).S line or P.I. less than 4 c o a ct W d ° zone with P.i, between 4 E y c and 7 are borderline cases requiring use of dual sym- Atterberg limits below "A" bola. line or P.1. greater than 7 10 7 4 0 0 10 20 30 40 so 60 70 80 90 100 Liquid Limit Plasticity Chart fine-grain — soils and fine fraction of coarse- L soils. hatched area are borderline classi- - fications requiring use of dual symbols Equation of A-line: _ - -- ���I� -- �� /�� ___ -- 10 7 4 0 0 10 20 30 40 so 60 70 80 90 100 Liquid Limit Plasticity Chart GENERAL The placement of compacted fill for support of foundations, floor slabs, pavements, or earth structures should be carried out by an experienced excavator with the proper equipment. The excavator must be prepared to adapt his procedures, equipment, and materials to the type of project, to weather conditions, and the structural requirements of the architect and engineer. Methods and materials used in summer may not be applicable in winter; fill used in dry excavations may not be suitable in wet excavations or during periods of precipitation; proposed fill soil may require wetting or drying for proper placement and compaction. Conditions may also vary during the course of a project or in different areas of the site. These needs should be addressed in the project drawings and specifications. EXCAVATION /BACKFILL BELOW THE WATER TABLE It is common to have to excavate and replace unsuitable soils below the water table for site correction. As a general rule of prudent construction technique, we recommend that excavation /backfill below the water table not be permitted, unless the excavation is dewatered. Numerous problems can develop when this procedure is attempted without dewatering. — Inability of the equipment operators and soil technicians to observe that all unsuitable soil /materials have been removed from the base of the excavation. — Inability to observe and measure that proper lateral oversizing is provided. — Inability to prevent or correct sloughing of excavation sidewalls, which can result in unsuitable soils trapped within the select backfill. — Inability of the contractor to adequately and uniformly compact the backfill. — Possibility of disturbance of the suitable soils at the base of the excavation. The dewatering methods, normally chosen at the contractor's option, should follow prudent construction practice. Excavations in clay can often be dewatered with sump pits and pumps; this technique would not be applicable for excavation extending into permeable granular soil, especially for depths significantly below the water table. Dewater- ing granular soils should normally be done with well points or wells. When dewatering is needed, we strongly recommend that the procedures be discussed at pre -bid or pre- construction meetings. The dewatering technique chosen by the contractor should be reviewed by the architect and engineer before construction starts; it should not be left until excavation is under way. The selection of proper backfill materials is important when working in dewatered excavations. Even with dewatering, the base is usually wet and the contractor must be careful not to disturb the base. We recommend that the first lifts of backfill be a clean medium to course grain sand with less than 5% passing the #200 sieve. The use of silty sand, clayey sand, or cohesive /semi- cohesive soils is not recommended for such situations. The excavator should be required to submit samples of the proposed material(s) he plans to use as backfill before the fill is hauled to the site, so that it can be tested for suitability. WINTER EARTHWORK CONSTRUCTION Winter earthwork presents its own range of problems which must be overcome; the situation may be complicated by the need for dewatering discussed above. During freezing conditions, the fill used must not be frozen when delivered to the site. It also must not be allowed to freeze during or after compaction. Since the ability to work the soil while keeping it from freezing depends in part on the soil type, the specifications should require the contractor to submit a sample of his proposed fill before construc- tion starts, for laboratory testing. If the soil engineer and structural engineer determine that it is not suitable, it should be rejected. In general, silty sand, clayey sand, and cohesive /semi- cohesive soils should not be used as fill under freezing conditions. All frozen soil of any type should be rejected for use as compacted fill. It is important that compacted fill be protected from freezing after it is placed. The excavator should be required to submit a plan for protecting the soil. The plan should include details on the type and amount of material (straw, blankets, extra loose fill, topsoil, etc.) proposed for use as frost protection. The need to protect the soil from freezing is ongoing throughout construction and applies both before and after concrete is placed, until backfilling for final frost protection is completed. Foundations placed on frozen soil can experience heaving and significant settlement, rota- tion, or other movement as the soil thaws. Such movement can also occur if the soil is allowed to freeze after the concrete is placed and then allowed to thaw. The higher the percentage of fines (clay and silt, P -200 material) in the fill, the more critical is the need for protection from freezing. nMFrnounm TemTC mr MOISTURE CONTROL OF FILL The contractor should be required to adjust the moisture content of the soil to within a narrow range near the optimum moisture content (as defined by the applicable Proctor or AASHTO Test). In general, fill should be placed within about 2% of optimum. The need for moisture control is more critical as the percentage of fines increases. Naturally - occurring clayey sand or cohesive /semi- cohesive soil are often much wetter than the optimum. Placing and attempting to compact such soils to the specified density may be difficult, or not possible. Even if compacted to the specified density, excessively wet soils may not be suitable as floor slab or pavement subgrades due to pumping under applied load. This is especially true when wet cohesive /semi- cohesive soil is used as backfill in utility trenches under streets. Excessively wet soil in thick fill sections may cause post- construction settlement beyond that estimated for fill placed at or near (2 %) the optimum moisture content. An exception to this would be low permeability soil placed as a pond liner or for a dam. Such soil should usually be placed at 2% to 4% above the optimum moisture content, to provide for a lower insitu permeability. Also, shrinking/ swelling soils (expansive clay) should be placed at about 2% to 4% above optimum moisture to reduce the possibility of soil expansion. Clayey silt, silt, or very silty fine sand should be placed excessively dry. Such soils can undergo post- construction consolidation upon being wetted, even if the specified density had been achieved. This is caused by the collapse of flocculant soil particle arrangement, and can result in settlement of buildings or slabs constructed over the soil. Proper control of fill soil moisture is the responsibility of the excavator. The excavator should evaluate the need for wetting or drying the soils, based either on the data in the soil report, or his own site testing. If the excavator is bringing in off -site fill, it is also his responsibility to evaluate the moisture content of the soil, and the need for wetting or drying. We recommend that this matter be addressed in the project specifications. CONSTRUCTION ON COMPACTED SOIL After the select fill has been placed, compacted, and tested, it must be maintained and protected in order to properly support structures. The suitability of compacted fill soil can be greatly diminished if it is allowed to freeze, become saturated while unconfined (such as in footing excavations or at the surface of slab /placement subgrade), or disturbed by construction equipment. The responsibility for protecting the soil, or for correcting any disturbance, should be clearly defined in the specifica- tions. Soils which become wet and soft after compaction testing do not necessarily reflect inaccurate field density tests. Especially with non - expansive cohesive /semi - cohesive soils, saturation when unconfined can severely reduce the shear strength while the density remains adequate. The reduced shear strength can cause footings, floor slabs, or pavements to settle or fail under load. We strongly recommend that all pavement subgrade be test rolled (MN /DOT Specification 2111) immediately before paving to determine if the subgrade has not been protected and soft spots have developed. FLOOR SLAB SUBGRADE AND UTILITY TRENCHES This facet of construction presents special problems, especially if the slab subgrade is allowed to freeze. When the soil thaws, it undergoes a period of temporarily lower shear strength. Floor slabs should not be cast over soil in such a weakened or frozen condition (reference pertinent PCA and ACI publications). To do so can result in cracked and failing slabs. The time period to heat and thaw a building may place the construction schedule and /or costs in jeopardy. We strongly recommend that this matter be reviewed in pre -bid and pre- construction meetings. Backfilling of utility trenches in the floor slab subgrade can be difficult. If the soil is wet, compaction to the specified density may be difficult, or not possible. The narrowly cut trenches may preclude the use of proper compaction equipment. With the use of small equipment in confined areas, the contractor must place the soil in thin lifts (4 to 6 inches), with the soil at the proper moisture content. This work is typically carried out by contractors other than the mass grading or earthwork contractor. We strongly recommend that the responsibility to carry out the compaction be clearly detailed in the applicable section of the specifications, and reviewed with the appropriate contractor and subcontractor. GME CONSULTANTS_ UNC ,�� 11 • 11 To: Kirk McDonald, Community Development Director From: Erin Seeman, Community Development Intern Date: June 29, 2001 Subject: 5501 Boone Avenue North Background The EDA acquired the property at 5501 Boone Avenue North by condemnation proceedings with the owner beginning in 1992 for the development proposed by North Ridge and Senior Outreach Services, which is now Minnesota Masonic Homes. In 1994, all parties were served with process. The City had commenced an eminent domain proceeding per Minn. Stat Chap. 117 to acquire the defendant's vacant property. This was a "total taking" case, and the only issue was the land or damages for the taking. It was determined that the land's highest and best use was industrial. The value was affected by the poor sub -grade soil conditions that would require costly corrections before anything could be built on the sight. In 1995 the City Council approved the rezoning of the property from 1 -1 to R -5, subject to the construction of the adult day care facility. In 1997, there was an agreement between the City and the EDA about the use of the $100,000 that was set aside in the form of CDBG funding that would assist the development of the adult daycare facility at 5501 Boone Avenue N. The EDA was responsible for redevelopment since there were condemnation proceedings. There was a third party agreement that permitted the City to delegate its responsibilities, powers, and authority to the EDA for the development of the site. The County required the documentation of the third party agreement between the City and the EDA to establish clear authority for the FDA's use of the City's CDBG funds. In the agreement, the site was to be developed in a timely manner. If not, the $100,000 of funds form the County's CDBG funds used toward the sale price of the site that was $376,764, was to be paid back. The conditions of this are: The county would receive 27% of any sale price of the property if it were sold rather that developed under the conditions of the County and the CDBG. The area of concern is Lot 1, Block 2 Science Industry Center, 3` Addition located at 5501 Boone Avenue N. This is 171, 300 square feet and 3.93 acres. The EDA has also acquired 90 square feet of Lot 2, Block 2 Science Industry Center, 3` Addition located at 5425 Boone Avenue North. The City, and further more the County, has granted several extensions to Minnesota Masonic Homes. The most recent extension of the contract is until October 2003. This is their second three -year term. This was partly due to their buy -out of Northridge and Senior Outreach Services in the spring of 1999. After the buy -out, Minnesota Masonic Homes began to look closely at their strategic plans to determine the appropriate location for their respective services. The inactivity continued, and the redevelopment process was not happening. In early 2001, Minnesota Masonic Homes informed the City that they were no longer interested in pursuing redevelopment of the area. Current Agreement Under the CDBG Agreement, the EDA purchased the property for $376,764.00; this is including $100,000 of the CDBG. "The EDA acknowledged receipt of the sum of $100,000 provided through the Urban Hennepin Community Block Grant program to purchase and acquire property at 5501 and 5425 Boone Avenue North in the City of New Hope, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, legally described below. The parties acknowledge and agree the total purchase price for the following described properties was $376,764.00. "' "In consideration for the receipt of the $100,000.00 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant, the EDA covenants and agrees that the purpose of such purchase and acquisition of said property is for the development of an adult daycare facility and /or senior center public facility... "" "If at the end of the three years or during the second three year period if the initial period should be so extended, it appears to the County through OPD that the project proposed is no longer viable or feasible so that the EDA could not develop the project on the site, then, in such event, the County through OPD may, A. Approve an alternate use of the land for a project eligible for Community Development Block Grant Funding or B. Require that the site be sold for fair market value. The fair market value shall be established in accordance with the Uniform Act (49 CFR Part 24). " If we select option A we must use a CDBG eligible project. Types of projects would include: • A public facility or improvement that will be used for the benefit of all residents in a primarily residential area and at least 51 % low to middle income persons. • Rehabilitation of a building to be used as a center for training severely disabled persons to enable them to live independently. • Site improvements on publicly owned land to serve a new apartment structure to be rented to low or middle - income households at affordable rents. As part of an earlier agreement, the EDA must pay back 27% percent of the selling price, or at least $100,000.00 to Hennepin County to satisfy the conditions of the CDBG program. In 1993 a Geotechnical Exploration was conducted on the site. Numerous fill piles were observed on the property. Published maps by the Minnesota Geological Survey indicated that the surface soils at this site are post - glacial, organic, swamp deposited peat and organic silt. The exploration included the drilling of four borings. In each of the borings 9 to 14 feet of fill was found. It consisted of a non - uniform mixture of sand, clay and organic soils. Due to the presence of the uncontrolled fill and buried organic soils, it was recommended that the structure be supported on a deep foundation system. The depth of the fill and organic soils is 19 to 34 feet. The recommendation was to use 12 3 /4 inch outside diameter steel pipes with a minimum wall thickness of 0.250 inches and should be driven closed ended with a flat plate welded to the toe of the pipe. These piles that will bear the medium dense material with a depth of up to 65 feet could be allowed a load of 70 tons per pile. A recommended allowance of 30 tons per pile for negative skin friction or down drag loading, and leaving 40 tons per pile for structural support. The consultant recommended that the interior floor slab be a structural slab, supported on piles and grade beams. The exterior pile caps should be based at least 4 feet below final exterior grade for frost protection. In 2000, and furthermore in 2001, the City Council approved plans for an addition and storm sewer improvements for the Public Works Facility which occupies the lot directly to the west of the lots, 5425 and 5501 Boone Avenue North, in question. The 5501 Boone Avenue North parcel JUM and the north 75 feet of 5425 Boone Avenue North were platted as Lot 2 of Science Industry Center Third Addition in 1993. The dimensions of these properties are as follows; • 5501 Boone Avenue North 300x571 171,300 Square Feet 3.93 Acres • North 75' of 5425 Boone Avenue North 300x75 22,500 Square Feet .516 Acres The pond area that occupies the North end of 5501 Boone Avenue North is equal to 39,000 square feet and .90 acres. This equals out to be 22% of the platted lots. This leaves 3.576 acres available for development. These distances are approximate until final survey. The cost estimate for the improvements including pond construction and storm sewer, pavement, and curbing adequate for both properties was $78,000.00. In July, the City Council approved the bid amount from G.L. Contracting in the amount of $101,493.32. As a break down, the Public Works storm sewer and parking lot construction totaled $58,903.60 and the Public Works and "Care Break" pond construction totaled $41,546.00. In the agreement, it was stated that the cost for construction of this pond would be shared between Public Works and the Care Break organization, or any other future owner as the pond would be effective for both properties. 'Land Disposition Agreement, Page 1, Part I. " Land Disposition Agreement, Page 2, Part 11. "' Land Disposition Agreement, Page 3, Part M. • Page 3 C t),- CI - 1 - ;qt - - 10--1 0 t �M Oerid r i 01-wY0 C vim r�t p'i vi , m,fv . vl s %MZMqMK= A new Five -Year Consolidated Plan (20CC -2C04) was completed in the spring of 200C. The Five -Year Plan is the result of the collaboration of interested individuals, government agencies, for -profit and nonprofit agencies. The Five -Year Plan identifies current housing and market conditions that relate to housing and community development needs within suburban Hennepin County. After careful evaluation of the housing and market inventory, community input, and a meaningful citizen participation process, strategies have been formulated to address the community priority needs. Housing and Community Development Five -year Goals and Priorities Below is a summary of the highest priorities, as identified in 2000 for the Five -Year Plan. The goals and priorities were identified using the results of the community survey and questionnaire and community meetings, as well as an assessment of funding resources anticipated to be made available to Hennepin County, its Consortium partners - Bloomington and Plymouth, and others. HUD resources will be used to: • Preserve the existing affordable housing supply. • Provide new affordable rental housing to households with income below 50 percent of median income. • Provide supportive housing for persons with special needs. • Improve housing owned or rented by households with income below 50 percent of median income. • Provide increased opportunities for homeownership to households with income below 50 percent of median income. • Target Emergency Shelter Grant funds to prevention activities and housing- related support services for families and youth. • Target public service funding to activities that reduce barriers for self - sufficiency by families, foster and maintain self - sufficiency by the elderly, and meet the needs of youth. • Use neighborhood revitalization to eliminate blighting influences and create new opportunities for affordable housing and mixed -use development. • Affirmatively further fair housing through education, outreach and enforcement. Housing a y ment Goals p and Community Development II 20.00 -2004 i Housing Pri ority I Five Year Goal !I RENTERS ❑ Small Family /Unrelated Individual High <50 %MFI 800 units ❑ Large Family High <50 %MFI 50 units ❑ Elderly High <30 %MFI 150 units ❑ Physically Disabled High < 30 %MFI 50 units OWNERS ❑ Existing Homeowners ■ Housing Rehabilitation High <50 %MFI 1,200 units • Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention 44 1,000 households ❑ First Time Homebuyers • Homeownership Assistance High <80 %MFI 1,300 households • Physically Disabled 5 households • Homeownership Training 1,250 households HOMELESS PERSONS ❑ Prevention & Housing Services Use Continuum of 500 persons (ESGP funds only) Care ❑ Housing units /beds (Includes Use Continuum of 100 units /beds shelter /transitional housing for Care survivors of domestic abuse) PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (Non - Homeless) ❑ Frail Elderly Medium 50 units /beds • Chemically Dependent Low 50 units /beds • Mentally III High 150 units /beds ❑ Developmentally Disabled Medium 50 units /beds ❑ . Physically Disabled Medium 50 units /beds ❑ Persons with AIDS Medium 50 units /beds COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC SERVICES ❑ Senior Services/ Facilities High NA • Family Services/ Facilities High NA • Youth Services High NA • Neighborhood Revitalization High NA ❑ Transportation Services High NA iveignoorn000 revitat anon, for removal of bhghted housing, is a high priority only when a minimum of 20 percent of new or rehabilitated housing is affordable to low and moderate - income households. HUD Table 2A 2000 -2004 Priority Housing Needs Summary The term "physical defects" indicates a substandard unit. Also, it should be noted that, in most cases, a "L- low" or "N- no need" priority does not mean that the category is unimportant. Rather, it means the need should be addressed with other (non -HUD) anticipated resources. Priority Need Level ESTIMATED ESTIMATED High, Medium, Low, UNITS DOLLARS TO PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS No Such Need NEEDED ADDRESS (households) (Based on 1990 NEED Census Data) 0 -30% 31 -50% 51 -80% Small Cost - Burden >30% H H L 1.852 Unknown Family Cost- Burden >50% H H M 2,939 Unknown & Phvsical Defects H H M 10,217 Unknown Unrelated Individual Unknown Overcrowded M L L N/A Cost - Burden >30% H H L 168 Unknown Renter Cost - Burden >50% H H M 289 Unknown Large Unknown Family Physical Defects H H M 533 Unknown Overcrowded H H M 305 Unknown Cost - Burden >30% H M L 733 Unknown Cost - Burden >50% H M L 2,118 Elderly Physical Defects H H M 5,496 Unknown Overcrowded N N N N/A Unknown Cost - Burden >30% M L L N/A Unknown Existing Cost - Burden >50% H M L 3,208 Unknown Owner - Occupied Physical Defects H H M 9,163 Unknown Housing Overcrowded L L L N/A Unknown The term "physical defects" indicates a substandard unit. Also, it should be noted that, in most cases, a "L- low" or "N- no need" priority does not mean that the category is unimportant. Rather, it means the need should be addressed with other (non -HUD) anticipated resources. HUD Table 2B Prinritv C'nmmunity Development Needs Summary PRIORITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Priority Need Level High, Medium, Low, No Such Need ESTIMATED DOLLARS TO ADDRESS NEED PUBLIC FACILITY NEEDS Senior Centers H Unknown Youth Centers M N/A Neighborhood Facilities M N/A Child Care Centers L N/A Parks and/or Recreation Facilities M N/A Health Facilities L N/A Parking Facilities L N/A Other Public Facilities L N/A INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT Solid Waste Disposal Improvements L N/A Flood Drain Improvements L N/A Water Improvements L N/A Street Improvements L N/A Sidewalk Improvements L N/A Sewer Improvements L N/A Asbestos Removal L N/A Other Infrastructure Improvement Needs L, N/A PRIORITY CONEVIUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Priority Need Level High, Medium. Low, No Such Need ESTLNIATED DOLLARS TO ADDRESS NEED PUBLIC SERVICE NEEDS Senior Services H Unknown Handicapped Services H Unknown Youth Services H unknown Transportation Services H Unknown Substance Abuse Services L, N/A Employment Training L N/A Crime Awareness M N/A Fair Housing Counseling H Unknown Tenant/Landlord Counseling H Unknown Child Care Services H Unknown Health Services L N/A Other Public Service Needs Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention H Unknown ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS (removal of existing architectural barriers) Accessibility Needs (In Hennepin County, a high priority only when part of another high priority low- moderate income benefit activity such as a senior center, housing rehabilitation, etc.) L HISTORIC PRESERVATION NEEDS Residential Historic Preservation Needs L, N/A Non - Residential Historic Preservation Needs L, N/A PRIORITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Priority Need Level High, Medium, Low, No Such Need ESTIMATED DOLLARS TO ADDRESS NEED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Commercial - Industrial Rehabilitation M N/A Commercial - Industrial Infrastructure M NIA Other Commercial - Industrial Improvements L, N/A Micro- Business L N/A Other Businesses L N/A Technical Assistance L N/A Other Economic Development Needs (job expansion/retention) L N/A OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Energy Efficiency Improvements M N/A Lead Based Paint/Hazards H Unknown Code Enforcement M N/A PLANNING Planning M N/A TOTAL ESTIMATED DOLLARS NEEDED TO ADDRESS: $ Unknown The term "physical defects" indicates a substandard unit. Also, it should be noted that, in most cases, a "L- low" or "N- no need" priority does not mean that the category is unimportant. Rather, it means the need should be addressed with other (non -HUD) anticipated resources. May-29, 2001 12:03PM HENN CTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT No-4472 P. 1/13 . a Hennepin IL Development Planning Unit FAX DATE: Number of Pages (ixncludting cover page) 1 , ^. Hennepin County <)We of Planning gC Development, Devpftrnene Planning Unit 10709 Wayzata Boulevard, Suim 260, Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone, (952) 541 -7080 - Fax: (952) 541 -7090 - TDDn7Y= (952) 541-7981 May-29, 2001 12:03PM VENN CTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT No.441Z F. ZIJ� Scope of While there are many aspects that must be considered in selecting Selection activities to assist under the cjD5G program, there are six key steps a Decisions grantee should take in the early stages of the process of determining if 111,11, CDBG funds may be used to assist a proposed activity. The first step is to determine if the activity is included within the listing of eligible activities in the CDBG statute, as amplified by regulation. This Guide describes all categories of basic eligibility which were authorized at the time of publication.. The second step is to determine if the proposed activity falls within a category of explicitly ineligible activities, despite its apparent inclusion within an authorized category. For example, while public facilities are generically eligible for assistance with CDBG funds, there is an explicit statutory bar to providing assistance to "buildings for the general conduct of government" under the category of Public Facilities and Improvements. The explicitly ineligible activities are identified in this Guide, as well as those that may be made eligible under particular categories. The third and arguably most important step is to determine if the proposed activity can meet one ofthe national objectives of the program. This Guide describes this requirement in some detail. The fourth step is to ensure that carrying out the activity with CDBG funds will not result in the grantee violating its certification that at least 70% of CDBG expenditures will be for activities that are considered to benefit W income persons over the one, two, or three consecutive program years specified by the grantee. The procedure for calculating overall program expenditures for this purpose is described in this Guide. The :Fifth step is to review proposed costs of the activity to determine if they appear to be necessary and reasonable and will otherwise conform with the requirements of OMB Circulars A-87, "Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal ciovernments A- 122, - Cbst Principles for Non- Profit Organizations," A-21, ' Principles for Educational Institu- Community iDevelopment BloCk Grant Program Selecting Activities That Comply M'aY.29. 2001 12:04PM HENN CTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT No-4472 P. 3/13 Purpose This chapter describes in some detail the many categories of activity types which may be assisted using CDBG funds.. it also discusses a number of activities that may not be so assisted. The chapter also contains guidance on documenting compliance and making the best choice for selecting the category to carryout an activity when more than one may apply. The purpose of the chapter is to help ensure that grantees will: (1) use CDBG funds only for activities that fall wider an authorized category of basic eligibility; (2) properly classify the activity; and P) provide adequate documentation as required by the category it selects for each such activity. The importance of using CDBG funds only for eligible activities is self-evident. The proper classification of each assisted activity by one of these categories of eligibility is also important because the statute and regulations place specific requirements on particular categories and not on others. 'For example, there is a statutory and regulatory limitation on the amount of CDBG funds which may be used for activities assisted under the category of Public Services, Some services that are assisted under the program may also be eligible under a category other than Public Services and, if properly classified by the grantee as such, would therefore not be subject to the 1596 public service cap. There is also a limitation on the amount of CDBG funds which may be used for activities under the categories of Planning and capacity Building and Program Administration. Likewise, there are other categories under which these types of activities might also qualify and thus not be subject to that cap. The statute and regulations also place special reqajrements on certain categories of eligible activities, such as Code Enf6rcement and special Economic Development Activities. An improperly classified activity may be unnecessarily subject to additional program requirements. Con- versely, an activity maybe carried out in a manner that does not meet the requirements of the selected category but it might be eligible under the requirements of another category not selected by the grantee for that activity. 71 community Development Block Grant Program Categories of F_liglbleActMties ;.1 - May-29, 2001 12 :04PM HENN CTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT No-4472 P. 4/13. Activity Categories This chapter describes separately each category of basic eligibility under the program, in the following order. CATEGOIUES OF ELIGIBLE AGTI ITIES 'AGE Acquisition of Meal Property - , ............................2 -3 ✓ Disposition ................. ................. .............. .2 -9 ✓ Public Facilities and Improvements.. .........•••.•••...... 2-11 Clearance ...................... , ­—.1.1 .. ......... 1 2-18 Public Services .... .............. ......... . ........... .......... 2 -22 Intermit Assistance ........ 2 -29 relocation.............. ........... ......... . ............ ....... 2 -33 Loss of rental Income ..... .2--35 Privately -owned Utilities . _ ...2 -36 Rehabilitation ......... .................. ............. ........ .. ... 2 -38 Construction of Housing .... ........... ........ •• •.... • , ....... 2 -47 Code Enforcement .................. ............................... ..2 -51 ✓' Special Economic Development Activities ........... ....2-55 MicroenterpriseAssistance ........... ....... 1 . ...........••. - -2 63 Special Activities by CBDQs ........._..,,..........._ ..._ ........2 -66 Homeownership Assistance ...,...... ................. .. ' ' .2 - 73 Planning and Capacity Building ................................ . .... 2 -75 Program Administration Costs ........... ........... , ., .......2 -77 Miscellaneous other Activities..... .............. ................. 2 -82 This chapter also discusses activities that are specifically ineligible and further covers ways of documenting compliance with the activity se- lected and how grantees can make the best choices, given the available options. 2 -Z 0 Gategozjes of Eligible Activities community Development sloctc Grant Program M 2001 12 :04PM HENN CTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT • • No-4472 P. 5/13 Eligible Under this category, CDBG funds may be used to pay costs incidental to Activities disposing of real property acquired with CDBG funds, including its disposition at less than fair market value, provided the property will be used to meet a national objective of the CDBG program. The property may be disposed of through: ✓ Sale, ✓ Lease, ✓ Donation, or ✓ Otherwise. Objectives— D isposition NAM CDBG funds may also be used under this category to pay reasonable costs of temporarily managing such property {or property acquired with Urban Renewal funds} until final disposition of the property is made, R14rence:.9 70.,201 (b) . Caveat. Because this category only authorizes the costs of tem poradly managing property pending its disposition, care should be taken to avoid spending CDBG funds to manage properties forwhich there are no plans for disposition in the near future orwhere the market is such that it is not likely to be sold in the near future, such as properties acquired many years ago under the Urban , Renewal program. For disposition costs to be eligible, the use of the CDBG- acquired property after disposition must meet a national objective of the CDBG program. When property is disposed of for the same purpose as that for which itwas acquired, the costs of dispositionwill be considered to meet community Development Block Grant Program Categories of Eligible ,A,ctWities * 2 -9 MaY-29- 2001 12:05PM HENN CTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT No•4472 P, 6/13 the same national objective ascribed to the CDBG funds spent on its acquisition. For examples on how such acquired property may meet a national objective, see the charts on National objective-5—Acquisition of Real Property on pages 2-6 through 2-8 Ifthe property is being disposed offor a purpose other than that forwhich it was acquired, the new activity must be reviewed to determine whether a national objective will be met bythe new use- seethe discussion in the preceding section on Acquisition of Real Property on page 2-4 for more details. Property acquired with CDBG funds may be used for purposes that do not meet a national objective, but onlyunder conditions specified under §5 70.503(b) (8) and §570.505. Additional Gross proceeds fromthe disposition of real property acquiredwith CDBG Considerations funds that are received by the grantee or a subrecipient are program i income. References. §570.201(b) and §570 500(a)(1) 2-1 o o categories of Eligible Activities community E)evelopment Block Grant Program d C v. d Q � a rt �a 0 b n w rt It a US s: E NA TIONAL IV -- PUBL FACILITIES AND MPRO Objective Qualifies If Example Additional Information LIM Income The public facility or improvement will be Paving of gravel streets and the For more information, Area Benefit used for a purpose the benefits of which installation of curbs, gutters, and see page 3 -7. are available to all the residents in a sidewalks in a predominantly L/M particular area that is primarily residen- income neighborhood. tial, and at least 51% of those residents (or less if grantee qualifies to use the exception rule) are LX income persons: UM Income The public facility or improvement will be Rehabilitation of a building to be For more information, Limited used for an activity designed to benefit a used as a center for training severely see page 3-14, Clientele particular group of persons at least 51 % disabled persons to enable them to of whom are IJM income persons: live independently, IJM income The public facility or improvement exclu- Site improvements on publicly- For more information, Housing sively assists in the provision of housing owned land to serve a new apart- see page 3-19. to be occupied by QM income persons. ment structure to be rented to UM income households at affordable rents. N 0 0 N O G7� _ m z z z z z m C m m 0 m z z 0 N &_7] W N all ` n 00 0 ca a M cr s 4i c 0 b 0 w NATIONALOBJECTIVES - PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS UM Income jobs Qualifies If The provision of a particular public improvement needed by one or more businesses to allow creation or reten- tion of jobs, primarily for UM income persons, x Rebuilding a public road adjacent to a factory to allow larger and heavier trucks access to the facility, deter- mined to be necessary for plant expansion and the creation of new jobs, where the business agrees to fill 51% of the jobs with LJM income persons * Additional Information Slum or Blighted Area The public facilities and improvements are located in a designated slum or blighted area and are designed to address one or more conditions which contributed to the deterioration of the area. For more information, see page 3 -24 Reconstruction of a deteriorated For more information, public park located in an area see page 3 -35 designated by the grantee as slum or blighted pursuant to CDBG rules.. * In certain cases, the area served by a public improvement that enables a business to create or retain jobs may also include other properties (e.g., bringing new water or sewer service to a fringe area of a community that will not only help a business to locate there but that also will bring that new waterfsewer service to houses that are located in that area).. When, overall, the properties served by the public improvement are primarily residential, the benefits to the residents must also be considered. Therefore, the assisted public improvement in such a case must not only meet the LIM Income Benefit based on theJobs criteria but must also meet the Area Benefit criteria. Reference. §570 (3) (See also the discussion on page 3 -27 of this Guide concerning the case where more than one business may create or retain jobs as a result of a public improvement) �1_1-- N GG O W 0 CD -n m z z r z z z 0 m m 0 m z z 0 N -o Co Kay.29, 2001 12:06PM HENN CTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT No-4472 P. 9/13 - Special Economic 1 0 - - - o' Development Activities Preft The purpose of this pre-face is to distinguish the concept of "economic development" from the term "special economic development activities" as used in the CDBG program "Economic development" is generally thought of in two ways within the context of CDBG activities: the very broad concept of the term as distinguished from "special economic development activities" as that term is used at 24 CFR 570-203. -]Economic development" can be interpreted very broadly to include all endeavors aimed at sustaining or increasing the level of business activity. Linder this broad concept, most CDBG activities could, under the right circumstances, be, viewed as economic development. For example, the level of business activity in a jurisdiction could be helped through development of a community economic development plan, improve- ments to the public infrastructure, through better housing, or an en- hanced level of public services. When the Consolidated Plan regulations were published in January 1995, the term "expanded economic opportunities" was defined at 24 CFR91-1 (a)(1)(iii) as including: "...job creation and retention; establishment, stabilization and expansion of small businesses (including microbusinesses); the provision of public services concerned with employment; the provision of jobs involved in carrying out activities under pro- grams covered by this plan to low-income persons in areas affected by those programs and activities; availability of mort- gage financing for low-income persons at reasonable rates using nondiscriminatory lending practices, access to capital and credit development activities that promote the long-term economic and social viability of the community, and empowerment and self-sufficiency opportunities for low-income persons to reduce generational poverty in federally assisted and public housing - This was a very broad statement of purpose for Consolidated Plan goal- setting purposes and was designed, in part, to cover what is the primary objective of the CDBG program (section 101(c) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended). COTMUlity Development Block Grant Program categories of Eligible Activities + 2­55 MaY.29. 2001 12:06PM HENN CTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT No.4472 P. 10113 in contrast the term "special econ development activities" is AML used in the CDBG program to identify three types of activities described below and at §670.203(a), (b), and (c) of the regulations, As a consequence of changes to the CDBG program legislation in 1992, significant alterations were made to the program regulations to facilitate the use of CDBG funds for economic development purposes, both in terms of eligibility and national objectives. The resultant flexibility has sprinkled activities often considered as more directly linked to "special economic development activities," such as microenterprise assistance and technical assistance to nonprofits to build economic development capacity, more broadly throughout the eligible activities in the regula- tions (subpart C), thus removing them from the requirements specific to funding activities under §670 203. An economic development . project in the CDBG program may be sup- ported by a range of CDBG - funded activities, including both special economic development activities and other categories ofbasic eligibility, each of which must meet a national objective of the CDBG program Eligible CDBG funds may be used for the following special economic devel- Activities opz>i1►'ent activities: Commercial or industrial improvements carried out by the grantee or a nonprofit subredpxent, including. • acquisition, • construction, • rehabilitation, • reconstruction, or • installation of commercial or industrial buildings or struc- tures and other related real property equipment and im- provements, •• .Assistance to private for -profit entities for an activity deter- mined by the grantee to be appropriate to carry out an economic development project. This assistance may include, but is not limited to. ± grants; • loans; • loan guarantees; • interest supplements; • technical assistance; or • any other form except for those described as ineligible in §570 207(a), such as political activities IF 2 -56 '� categories of Eligible Activities community Development Block Grant Program Vay.29. 2001 12:07PM HENN CTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT No•4472 P. 11/13 kk lender this type of assistance, the grantee shall minimize, to the extent practical, displacement of existing businesses and jobs in neighborhoods. •: Economic development services in connection with the above- subcategories, including outreach efforts to market available forms of assistance, screening of applicants, reviewing and underwriting applications for assistance, preparation of agree- ments, management of assisted activities, and the screening, referral, and placement of applicants for employment opportuni- ties generated by CDBG- eligible econornic development activi- ties, The costs of providing necessary job training for persons filling those positions may also be provided. r, Reference, ,§570 203(al, (b) and (c) Public,Benefzt, The previous requirement that certain Special Economic Development Activities meet a particular kind of financial analysis (known as the "appropriate" determination) has been replaced with a requirement that the level of public benefit to be derived from the activity must be appropriate given the amount of CDBG assistance being pro- vided. This requirement, which is found at §570.209 and is further discussed in Appendix B of this Guide, applies to all activities under the category of Special Economic Development ,A,ctivitiesat§570.203. Grant- ees are still expected to perform due diligence through financial under - writi ofany assistance being provided to a for -profit business and HUD has provided some guidelines which a grantee may use for this purpose. It isimportatit to rote, .however, that gran tees are notrequired to use the HUD-supplied undezwrztinggiridelines. Community Development Block Grant Program Categories of Eligible Activities o 2-57 May-29, 2001 12:08PM HENN CTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT No.4472 P. 12/1'� Special economic developmen t activities do not include­ 4o Assistance to a for-profit business in the form oflobbying or other political activities. Reference. §570-207(a)(3) 4- Public facilities and improvements carried out to support or benefit a private for-profit business (These activities may, however, be eligible under the category of Public Facilities and Improvements.) Reference. §570.201(c) 4- New Housing Construction. This activity may be eligible under either of the categories of construction of Housing or special Activities by CBDOs. When a project to be assisted includes new construction of housing as part of a commercial structure (e.g., a "mixed use" project), those costs clearly attributable to the commercial portion of the project may be eligible as a special economic development activity, References. §570.201(in)ana,§670.204 Planning for economic development projects, including con- ducting market surveys to determine an appropriate type of business t attempt to attract to a particular area, developing individual commercial or industrial project plans, and identifying JIML actions to implement those plans, such planning activities may be eligible, under the category of Planning and Capacity Building. Refe= cc. §570.205 Job training, unless part of a CDBG-eligible- economic develop- ment activity that will create or retain permanent jobs, Such other training may be eligible under the categories of Public Services or special Activities by CBDOs. References. §570.20J(e)and ,§570.204 Section i 05(c) (1) of the authorizing statute specifies certain limitations on how activities under the category of Special Fconomic Development Activities may meet the national objective of benefit to UM income persons. These limitations are reflected in the charts that follow which show how activities in this ca t eg ory may meet the CDBG national objectives. E Categories of Eligible Activities Community Development Block Grant Program May,29. 2001 12:08PM HENN CTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT No.4472 P. 13/13 Additional Grantees should take special precautions in the use of the category of Considerations Special Economic Development Activities, particularly when providing assistance to a for-profit business. First, it should be evident that all business activity involves more than the average amount of risk and it is possible that the contemplated results will not materialize.. It should also be noted that businesses may be expected to be focusing heavily on their own interests and it should not be surprising if they show little interest in the fulfillment of the community's goals and objectives or in the particular requirements of the CDBG program, Grantees must therefore maintain proper documentation in the activity files and offer technical assistance to avoid program non-compliance. Ultimately, grantees should take special care to protect the community's interests in their dealings with those entities that work in the economic development sphere. if the grantee or a subrecipient makes a number of loans for economic development, it will be important that appropriate steps be taken to manage the loan portfolio. Some guidance and advice concerning this matter may be found in Appendix G. 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