Page 1 INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS DATASHEET APPRAISAL STAGE I. Basic Information Date prepared/updated: 05/10/2007 Report No.: AC2972 1. Basic Project Data Country: Colombia Project ID: P094986 Project Name: CO BOGOTA URBAN SERVICES 2 Task Team Leader: Daniel A. Hoornweg Estimated Appraisal Date: March 20, 2007 Estimated Board Date: August 21, 2007 Managing Unit: LCSUW Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Sector: Sanitation (30%);Water supply (25%);General transportation sector (20%);Sub- national government administration (15%);Other social services (10%) Theme: Access to urban services and housing (P);Other urban development (S) IBRD Amount (US$m.): 30.00 IDA Amount (US$m.): 0.00 GEF Amount (US$m.): 0.00 PCF Amount (US$m.): 0.00 Other financing amounts by source: Borrower 30.00 30.00 Environmental Category: B - Partial Assessment Simplified Processing Simple [] Repeater [] Is this project processed under OP 8.50 (Emergency Recovery) Yes [ ] No [X] 2. Project Objectives The objective of the proposed Project is to improve the quality of life for 1,000,000 residents in 26 Bogota low-income neighborhoods. Specifically, the Project will improve living conditions for the urban poor by: (i) improving the quality and coverage of access infrastructure; (ii) increasing access to and the quality of network water, sanitation and drainage infrastructure; (iii) facilitating the regularization of informal settlements and the provision of land titles; (iv) improving public spaces and community infrastructure; (v) support social programs that aim to enhance public safety; and (vi) strengthening the management and technical capacity of key district government institutions responsible for the provision of basic services to the poor. 3. Project Description Component 1: Integrated Urban Upgrading (US$ 169.8 million, including US$ 20.5 million of Bank financing) Component 1 of the Project aims to improve access to basic water, sanitation, drainage, transport and community infrastructure services in 26 priority UPZs in Bogota. The component will also support the legalization of informal settlements, urban land titling and the formalization of substandard housing units. Lastly, the component will finance a Page 2 series of innovative and pilot initiatives that aim to limit the growth of new informal settlements enhance the environmental sustainability of low-income urban informal settlements and create access to social services that aim to enhance public safety. The component is structured with five subcomponents including: (i) Mobility; (ii) Water and Sanitation; (iii) Regularization and Titling; (iv) Environmental Sustainability; and (v) Community Development. Subcomponent 1.1: Mobility (US$83.0 million). The subcomponent will be implemented by IDU and will finance the construction and rehabilitation of: (i) feeder routes to facilitate access of residents in the target 26 UPZs to the Transmilenio rapid public transit system; (ii) local mobility corridors within target UPZs to improve mobility for low income residents; and (iii) non-motorized transport infrastructure. The component is expected to benefit approximately 480,000 residents of low-income Bogota neighborhoods. Subcomponent 1.2: Water and Sanitation (US$52.9 million). The subcomponent will be implemented by EAAB and will finance costs associated with the construction and rehabilitation of water, sanitation and stormwater drainage networks in target UPZs. Specifically, the subcomponent will finance consultant services for the design and supervision of investments and civil works and equipment for the rehabilitation and expansion of water, sanitation and drainage systems in Project areas. It is estimated that the Project will increase or improve access to potable water, network sanitation and drainage for approximately 140,000, 220,000 and 110,000 residents, respectively. Subcomponent 1.3: Regularization and Titling (US$15.1 million). Activities to be financed under the subcomponent will be implemented by both the Caja de Vivienda Popular (CVP) and Secretaria de Habitat. Key activities to be financed under the component will include consultant services, goods and training for: (i) the legalization of approximately 31 low-income informal settlements enabling the District to extend basic infrastructure and social services to the estimated 16,500 residents in these settlements; (ii) mobilization of a program to prevent the growth of existing illegal settlements at 13 strategic sites covering 2,566 HA on Bogot? perimeter; (iii) a land titling program that will confer to approximately 3,500 titles benefiting approximately 15,750 residents; and (iv) the formalization of over 5,200 housing units through a program of technical assistance. Subcomponent 1.4: Environmental Sustainability (US$5.5 million). The subcomponent will be implemented by the Secretaria de Ambiente and will finance consultant services and works associated with the conservation and rehabilitation of environmentally sensitive areas within or bordering target UPZs. Subcomponent 1.5: Community Development (US$13.3 million). The subcomponents will support a suite of community development initiatives that aim to increase public safety through access to preventative social programs, improve the quality of community infrastructure and public spaces, and support local entrepreneurship. The component will be implemented by the Secretaria de Habitat and the Secretaria de Desarollo Economico Page 3 (SDE). Specifically the subcomponent will finance works, consultant services, training and the procurement of goods and equipment to support: (i) the mobilization of a community infrastructure fund; (ii) a public safety program - Convivencia; and (iii) the development of a pilot technical assistance program to support local entrepreneurs. Component 2: District Development and Institutional Strengthening (US$ 20.5 million, including US$ 9.5 million of Bank financing) Component 2 of the Project aims to enhance the capacity of District institutions to provide basic services to the urban poor. The component also aims to support strategic technical assistance with the aim of strengthen citywide management, planning and monitoring systems that will have an impact on the quality of life of Bogota?s poor. Lastly, the component will finance consultant services, training, operating expenses and acquisition goods and equipment to enable key District institutions to effectively manage, monitor and evaluate the Project. Specifically, the component will finance technical assistance for the: (i) Secretaria de Habitat; (ii) Secretaria de Hacienda; (iii) IDU; (iv) Secretaria de Movilidad; and (v) Secretaria de Ambiente. 4. Project Location and salient physical characteristics relevant to the safeguard analysis The project will be developed in the District of Bogota, with specific upgrading activities in the poor neighborhoods, located in the urban fringe. The specific neighborhoods of the 26 UPZs to be covered by the project activities will be identified during preparation. The project will include small infrastructure works in urban consolidated areas such as road maintenance and rehabilitation for the feeder routes to the mass transit system (Transmilenio); pedestrian facilities and bikeways; small urban upgrading works in public spaces; and laying pipes for water supply and sewer collection. 5. Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialists Ms Kristine M. Ivarsdotter (LCSSO) Mr Juan Lopez-Silva (LCSEN) 6. Safeguard Policies Triggered Yes No Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01) X Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04) X Forests (OP/BP 4.36) X Pest Management (OP 4.09) X Physical Cultural Resources (OP/BP 4.11) X Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP 4.10) X Involuntary Resettlement (OP/BP 4.12) X Safety of Dams (OP/BP 4.37) X Projects on International Waterways (OP/BP 7.50) X Projects in Disputed Areas (OP/BP 7.60) X Page 4 II. Key Safeguard Policy Issues and Their Management A. Summary of Key Safeguard Issues 1. Describe any safeguard issues and impacts associated with the proposed project. Identify and describe any potential large scale, significant and/or irreversible impacts: A screening of the potential impacts was carried out for the first phase (BUS I), which has determined that the most relevant aspects to be considered in the EA are associated to the construction period and include: (i) re-routing of traffic; (ii) increase in air pollution and noise levels during construction; (iii) disposal of construction waste; (iv) potential interruption or limitation in the access to housing and businesses; (v) potential increase of accidents; (vi) impact and potential interference on urban infrastructure (pavement, phone lines, electricity wiring, water pipes and sewage mains, etc); and (vii) potential nuisance during construction (noise, dust, waste, and traffic congestion). For these types of activities, a Category B environmental rating is considered appropriate. The preparation of the resettlement framework for BUS 2 was carried out by resettlement specialists in CVP and IDU and supported by Secretariat de Habitat. Future and potential resettlement planning and implementation will continue to be implemented by the Caja de Vivienda Popular (CVP) for the urban upgrading component, and by Instituto de Desarrollo Urbano (IDU) for the mobility component. Both institutions have acquired many years of experience of planning and implementing resettlement, and have comprehensive knowledge of the Bank?s environmental and social safeguard policies. It is assumed that the activities under the mobility and urban upgrading components may temporarily and/or permanently have an impact on people and property in terms of acquisition of land, houses and/or access to property. Therefore, preparation and implementation of potential resettlement plans will be carried before any civil works and/or resettlement of families in high risk zones take place. The responsibility for the mobility component is the IDU and the CVP for the urban upgrading component. 2. Describe any potential indirect and/or long term impacts due to anticipated future activities in the project area: No long term negative impacts are expected. The cumulative impacts from the interventions in the UPZs are expected to be wholly positive. The environmental impacts, as described in the point A.1 above, are not expected to be significant, or irreversible. 3. Describe any project alternatives (if relevant) considered to help avoid or minimize adverse impacts. N/A 4. Describe measures taken by the borrower to address safeguard policy issues. Provide an assessment of borrower capacity to plan and implement the measures described. In compliance with OP4.01 requirements, an independent stand-alone EA took place and its report has been disclosed. The EA report includes (i) assessment of IDU's experience in BUS I with application of existing guidelines (including statistics, case studies and evidence); (ii) assessment of existing guidelines for dealing with the environmental issues of the proposed interventions; and (iii) assessment of potential measures for Page 5 strengthening existing procedures, including field supervision. The EA conclusion is that the current guidelines and practices followed under BUS-1 are in compliance with the Bank's environmental and social safeguards. Some recommendations for updating existing guidelines, or enhancing environmental management procedures, such as the inclusion of a specific EMP for cultural property and heritage chance finds in the guidelines, are included in the report. The borrower's capacity and experience is adequate for complying with the Bank's environmental and social safeguard policies. As a principle, all EMPs will be implemented by the contractors in charge of the civil works, and its compliance will be ensured through the bidding documents and legal contracts. The project's key stakeholders (such as IDU, CVP, SMA, and EAAB) will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the project's works, according to the environmental management guidelines. Their bidding documents will include provisions that require the contractor to prepare an environmental management plans; also, periodic audits to ensure compliance will be carried out. Both EAAB and IDU have institutionalized their environmental guidelines; both have environmental departments staffed with qualified specialists that have experience in managing the environmental impacts of similar projects. Other entities involved in works, will follow IDU's acceptable environmental guidelines. The resettlement component is integral to the overall objective of improving the living conditions in low-income neighborhoods. A Resettlement Policy Framework RPF) has been prepared for BUS 2 based on the RPF which was prepared for the first urban services project. Resettlement of population is likely to happen due to civil works on the one hand and due to resettlement of families in high risk zones (urban upgrading component) on the other hand. Resettlement activities will be planned and carried out in accordance with the Bank's OP 4.12 (Involuntary Resettlement). The resettlement operations under BUS 1 are still ongoing and are joined efforts, but with separate teams, within the same institutions. IDU and CVP have acquired considerable resettlement experience over the years in different areas such as the urban and transport sectors. Both institutions have institutionalized resettlement planning and implementation in the form of permanent social management units and sub-units specialized in resettlement. 5. Identify the key stakeholders and describe the mechanisms for consultation and disclosure on safeguard policies, with an emphasis on potentially affected people. The project development under BUS-I has included in-depth interviews and consultation with stakeholders. Considered stakeholders included bus service operators and associations, communities, universities and NGOs. Representatives from governmental agencies were consulted on a regular basis. BUS-II is building on such information and community and stakeholder. Disclosure of IDU's Environmental Guidelines has been done through IDU's institutional webpage: http://www.idu.gov.co/entidad/gestion_ambiental4.asp. Specific EMP for the works will be published on the websites of the institution carrying out the Page 6 investments. The independent EA on BUS-I and recommendations for BUS-II has been published in Hacienda's website and sent to INFOSHOP. Disclosure of the Ressetlement Framework has been done through the Caja de Vivienda Popular webpage: http://www.cvp.gov.co/eventos_noticias.asp. B. Disclosure Requirements Date Environmental Assessment/Audit/Management Plan/Other: Date of receipt by the Bank 03/02/2007 Date of "in-country" disclosure 03/08/2007 Date of submission to InfoShop 03/08/2007 For category A projects, date of distributing the Executive Summary of the EA to the Executive Directors Resettlement Action Plan/Framework/Policy Process: Date of receipt by the Bank 03/16/2007 Date of "in-country" disclosure 04/18/2007 Date of submission to InfoShop 04/19/2007 * If the project triggers the Pest Management and/or Physical Cultural Resources, the respective issues are to be addressed and disclosed as part of the Environmental Assessment/Audit/or EMP. If in-country disclosure of any of the above documents is not expected, please explain why: C. Compliance Monitoring Indicators at the Corporate Level (to be filled in when the ISDS is finalized by the project decision meeting) OP/BP/GP 4.01 - Environment Assessment Does the project require a stand-alone EA (including EMP) report? Yes If yes, then did the Regional Environment Unit or Sector Manager (SM) review and approve the EA report? Yes Are the cost and the accountabilities for the EMP incorporated in the credit/loan? Yes OP/BP 4.11 - Physical Cultural Resources Does the EA include adequate measures related to cultural property? Yes Does the credit/loan incorporate mechanisms to mitigate the potential adverse impacts on cultural property? Yes OP/BP 4.12 - Involuntary Resettlement Has a resettlement plan/abbreviated plan/policy framework/process framework (as appropriate) been prepared? Yes If yes, then did the Regional unit responsible for safeguards or Sector Manager review the plan? Yes The World Bank Policy on Disclosure of Information Page 7 Have relevant safeguard policies documents been sent to the World Bank's Infoshop? Yes Have relevant documents been disclosed in-country in a public place in a form and language that are understandable and accessible to project-affected groups and local NGOs? Yes All Safeguard Policies Have satisfactory calendar, budget and clear institutional responsibilities been prepared for the implementation of measures related to safeguard policies? Yes Have costs related to safeguard policy measures been included in the project cost? Yes Does the Monitoring and Evaluation system of the project include the monitoring of safeguard impacts and measures related to safeguard policies? Yes Have satisfactory implementation arrangements been agreed with the borrower and the same been adequately reflected in the project legal documents? Yes D. Approvals Signed and submitted by: Name Date Task Team Leader: Mr Daniel A. Hoornweg 05/10/2007 Environmental Specialist: Mr Juan Lopez-Silva Social Development Specialist Ms Kristine M. Ivarsdotter Additional Environmental and/or Social Development Specialist(s): Approved by: Sector Manager: Mr John Henry Stein 05/10/2007 Comments: