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IDPR
REV 50.11
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
(IDPR)
GRANT APPLICATION
READ instructions carefully before
completing this application.
******Use the space provided on this form
only.******
Applicant
Agency: City of Rexburg
Address: 12 North Center, Rexburg,
83440
City Zip
Contact
Person: KeLand Draney, Chairman,
Trails of Madison County Committee
Name Title
Address: 12 North Center, Rexburg,
83440
City Zip
Daytime
Phone:208-496-2400 Cell Phone:208-
313-2403 Fax:
E-Mail:
DRANEYK@byui.edu
County (where project is located): Madison
Common name of project: Teton River Plaza Bridge and Trail
Project
Location (state highway, area or body of water nearest to the site
location and proximity to the nearest town or physical address): The section of the Teton River between 2nd East
Street and the rail road bridge in Rexburg Idaho.
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IDPR Program from which you are applying for
funds:
Waterways Improvement Fund (WIF)
Recreational Vehicle Account (RV)
Off-Road Motor Vehicle Fund (ORMV)
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X Recreational Trails Program
(RTP)
Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Other__________________________
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Grant Amount Requested:
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$ 90,000
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Match
Amount Committed:
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$ 50,050
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Briefly describe the overall grant project (one sentence or
outline): Construct a pedestrian/bicycle trail on the north bank of
the Teton River adjacent to the Teton River Plaza and construct a
pedestrian/bicycle bridge across the river, connecting to the trail system on
the south side of the river.
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It is hereby mutually agreed and
understood that the use of these funds will be for the purposes stated in
this document only and are subject to the terms of the current Idaho
Department of Parks and Recreation's Grant Agreement for this project, as
signed by the authorized individuals.
It is also understood that the applicant will comply with the
appropriate Recreation Program rules as they now exist. Applicants that
receive grants involving federal funds must comply with requirements as
outlined in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133. PLEASE SEE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMPLES OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURES.
Signature
of Authorized Representative Title
Typed or
Printed Name Date
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FOR
WATERWAYS IMPROVEMENT GRANTS ONLY
The County Waterways Committee agrees and understands
that this application meets the county's waterways improvement planning
requirements.
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1) JUSTIFY THE NEED AND DEMAND FOR THE
PROJECT:
Describe the CURRENT
use in the area (Waterways, RV, ORMV,
and/or other) and the POTENTIAL use expected with the
development of this project. (Include
user days, types of users, number of users during high use, etc.) Describe the current deficiencies and how
they will be corrected with the development of this project. Why is this project needed?
This trail will
serve recreational and transportation needs of Rexburg. In the summer the trail would be utilized by
pedestrians, skaters, and cyclists. In
the winter this will be a create trail for cross country skiers. The trail will also serve as an alternative
mode of transportation (Cycling or pedestrian) to a major commercial area of
Rexburg and between Sugar City and
Rexburg
This project is part of a trail system that is starting to evolve in Rexburg. Therefore, we can only provide anecdotal
evidence of trail usage by comparing usage of several of recreational project
in the area. Several years ago, the
Nature park area near the Rexburg airport was developed into a recreational
area consisting of ponds, paths, picnic shelters, skate park, and large grassy
play areas. From Spring to Fall this
area is heavily used by the local citizens including university students. This project will link the path from Sugar
City to the Rexburg Nature Park. A
cyclist or pedestrian will be able to travel safely from Sugar City to this Nature
park area on protected right of ways.
During the summer of 2004, a paved path circumnavigating Smith
Park in Rexburg was created. Any time
of the day during warmer weather, there is someone on this path. This includes joggers, mothers with strollers,
skaters, strolling elderly people, and young couples. There is a clear indication that pedestrian paths would receive
high usage for recreational and fitness needs.
The U.S. Census
Bureau indicates that Rexburg is the fastest growing city in Idaho, as reported
in the Post Register, July 20, 2004.
Due to the recently strong growth in Rexburg, Sugar City, and Madison
County there is a strong need for more recreational facilities. These facilities would support both the
permanent residents and the large student population.
2) PROJECT
URGENCY: Describe the urgency of this project due to potential resource
damage, or other impacts that may cause an opportunity to be lost if no action
is taken. If this project is not funded, what affects will it have?
The need to
accommodate and promote alternate modes of transportation is important because
of the tremendous growth of Rexburg and the surrounding areas. These trails
would provide an alternate method of getting from the center of Rexburg to the
commercial district along 2nd East, thus avoiding the congested 2nd
East automotive corridor.
We are attempting to time this project to coincide with the
completion of the bike path between Sugar City and the north end of
Rexburg. Currently underway, this
project funded by the Idaho Department of Transportation, will construct a
pedestrian/bicycle path along the railroad that runs between Sugar City and
Rexburg. A path terminating at 2nd
North Street would put cyclist and pedestrians within two blocks of the center
of Rexburg.
If this project
is not funded at this time, the development of these alternate transportation
corridors and recreational areas will not keep up with the needs of the
population. In and of itself, the timing of this project is not critical
because most of the right of ways are already owned by the city of Rexburg.
What is critical is the affect this project will have on future projects that
are part of the Trails Master Plan. We
need a completed project to demonstrate the viability of a pedestrian/bicycle
system within the cities and county.
When we have approached landowners and developers in the recent past to
ask for easements for a pedestrian path, they would ask, “What path
system?” The timing is critical to
demonstrate to these landowners and developer that the trails system is viable
and in their best interest to work with us.
3) SCOPE OF
WORK:
a.
Describe what the
project will accomplish. Describe
the project planning. Explain, in detail, what will be accomplished, including
the number of units, timetable, etc. If equipment, who will be using, number of
hours used per year, and for what? (IMPORTANT: Construction drawings or
conceptual plans should be attached to this application. Please do not
use anything larger than 11x17 size paper.)
This project
will consist of constructing an 10 foot wide arched bridge with a span of 110
feet over the Teton River and constructing a quarter mile, 10 foot, paved path
on the north bank of the Teton river adjacent to the Teton River Plaza in
Rexburg. In addition, the path on the
riverbank will be landscaped with trees, bushes and ground cover. An irrigation system is included to support
the landscaping. A section of the trail
will be developed with landscaping that will require minimal maintenance,
called “zeroscaping”
We anticipate that this project would be completed by June
2006. We do not anticipate the same
delays we had with the previous project funded by the Idaho Department of Parks
and Recreation. That project was
delayed because of the bridge required to cross a canal and the need stay
within the budget of the grant. In
this year’s grant request we are
seeking enough funding to complete the entire project.
The bridge will
be constructed by a local contractor.
The path along the river will either be constructed by City of Rexburg
Employees or a contractor or a combination of both.
See the
attached maps and engineering drawings.
b.
Have you discussed this
project (in detail) with IDPR staff and/or the respective advisory committee
member? Please list the IDPR staff and/or committee member:
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X Please
check this box if you attended a grant workshop hosted by IDPR
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Heather Westenzweig
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Wayne Loosli
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Mike Domy
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4) PROJECT IMPACT -
A.
Describe how the project creates new opportunities not currently available?
(See examples in the application instructions)
Currently, the
cycling and pedestrian trails within the cities of Rexburg and Sugar City and
the county are just starting to evolve.
The trails and paths that have been developed are fragmented. This project will tie several sections
together so that the details of the Master Plan for the County will start to
become apparent to the citizens. This
project will develop several areas of the city that are undeveloped.
B.
How does the project
address public health and safety issues? (See examples in the application
instructions.)
Currently, the
congested 2nd East Street corridor does have good sidewalk access
for pedestrian and cyclists. This trail
would add an alternative route from the center of Rexburg to the northern
retail section and on into Sugar City that is isolated from vehicular traffic.
C. Is this part of a phased project? Please
describe the phased project.
This project is
a logical continuation and linkage between several existing paths, the path
under development between Sugar City and Rexburg and the cycling lanes being
stripped on city streets. This project
would also complete a segment of the trail on both sides of the Teton
River. We have projects and plans
underway to extend the trail in two directions. First, to the north along the railroad bed to provide a more
direct and safer connection to the trail being developed between Rexburg and
Sugar City. Second, along the Teton
River to the east, on both the north and south banks. In the future we also are planning to landscape other sections of
the trail that have been paved.
5) PLAN OR SURVEY - Is this project included
in an outdoor recreation plan or survey? How does this project relate to the
recommendations of the plan? (See application instructions for examples of
recreation plans.)
This project would meet the directives of
public goals as noted on page 85
in the 2003-2007 SCORTP, “providing recreational trails to connect communities
with each other and with recreation areas” was scored as the #2 issue of
importance by the task force.
The project is
included in the City of Rexburg Master Plan published in 2004.
6) OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES - Does the project
provide:
X New
access to public outdoor recreation opportunities or purchase of new equipment
Protection
of existing access to public outdoor recreation opportunities or replacement of
equipment
Please explain how this
project provides new access or equipment OR protects existing access or
replaces old equipment.
The bridge will
provide direct access from the Teton River Plaza to the existing path on the
south side of the river, along the rail road and connecting to the intersection
of 2nd North and 1st West Street.
7) LEGISLATIVE
INTENT - How does this project
address the needs of the users of this program? Does this project fit the
purpose of the program? How? (Please refer to the Program Description section
of this manual for explanation of legislative intent.)
This project
fulfills the legislative intent of the Recreational Trails Fund program by the
development, rehabilitation and linking of trails for recreational
purposes. People biking, walking, and
jogging will be able to use all portions of the proposed trail development, and
the project will provide an alternative mode of transportation for commuting,
and other similar purposes.
8) MAINTENANCE, OPERATION, AND PUBLIC
INFORMATION - Describe provisions
for ongoing maintenance, operation, and public information/education of the
project (Who will be responsible for the
maintenance, operation, and public information and what is the annual budget?)
A. Who will
be responsible for the maintenance and operation of this project and what is
the annual budget?
All the trails
outlined in this project lie within the city limits of Rexburg. The city of Rexburg will maintain these
trails once they are completed as part of their Parks and Recreation department
budget.
B. Will there be, or is there currently, any form of public
information/education offered at the site or with the project? Who will provide
it?
We have been
working with the local historical society to identify historical sites along
the trails. We anticipate utilizing the
local Boy Scouts to develop appropriate markers, signs, benches, etc to inform
the public of this information. These
projects would be Eagle Projects.
During the summer of 2004, we started an annual fund raising
event, the “Great Spud” race. The
purpose of the event was to raise funds for the Trails of Madison County and to
make the public aware of the trail system that is being proposed and developed.
In addition, we
will be providing information about this trail and other projects on the Trails
of Madison County web site at www.trailsofmadison.org.
9) OBLIGATED MATCHING FUNDS – (a.) List the source, (b.) amount, and give a (c.)
description of matching funds obligated to the project. Add column “b” and put
total at the bottom.
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(a.)
CONTRIBUTOR
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(b.) AMOUNT
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(c.) DESCRIPTION
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City of Rexburg
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$10,050
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In kind labor and materials
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Rexburg
Redevelopment Agency
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$40,000
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Cash
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TOTAL
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$50,050
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Provide
letter(s) of commitment or other documentation to verify the match from each contributor. Your match will not
be considered without appropriate letter(s) of commitment. Make sure the dollar
value is noted on the letter of commitment.
The total
in column “b” must be the same as the total in the “matching share” column “B”
on the next page.
10) BUDGET
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Project Name:
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Teton River Plaza Bridge and
Trail
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For IDPR Use Only
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Grant #
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Source of Funding
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IDPR Use
Only
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Project
Components
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(C)
Total
Cost
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(B) Matching
Share
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(A)
Grant
Request
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Amount Approved
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Bridge
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108,000
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18,000
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90,000
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Ground preparation
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4,000
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4,000
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2” thick asphalt surface, course plant mix, (150
tons)
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7,050
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7,050
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Irrigation System
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8,000
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8,000
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Top Soil (85 cubic yards)
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1,700
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1,700
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Trees (18 trees, 2 inch)
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5,850
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5,850
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Bushes ( 140 plants)
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4,200
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4,200
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Zero scape landscaping
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1,250,
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1.250
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TOTALS
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140,050
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50,050
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90,000
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% of
TOTAL
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100%
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36 %
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64 %
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%
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*Round to the nearest dollar and percentage. Be sure
to check your addition. Columns A+B=C.
NOTES:
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For RV, WIF, and ORMV projects – match is not required,
but more points are awarded to projects with financial commitments from the
sponsor.
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For RTP projects only – A 20% match is required with 5%
of the total project being non-federal money.
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Grant requests for equipment over $1,000 (each) and
under $50,000 (each) shall require a minimum of 50% matching funds to be
eligible for funding under Board Policy.
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For LWCF – 50% match is required.
The following questions are for administrative use and
must be completed to establish eligibility of the project.
A. ACCESSIBILITY – Explain how the project complies with accessibility
requirements as stated in the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards,
Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines, or Uniform Building Code? (Include
construction drawings or conceptual plans to support accessibility. Please do not use anything larger than 11x17
size paper.)
Generally this
entire project lies on relatively level ground. All the plans are designed to comply with Federal Accessibility
Standards
B. SITE DESCRIPTION - Describe the site as well as the surrounding
area. Explain the compatibility of the
project to the site. (Include site location map, scale site plan including boundary and
utility information, if available.) If the grant is for equipment, describe
where it will be used (include map). Be
specific.
The site lies within the City limits of Rexburg. (See the attached maps) The bridge will span the Teton river near
where the rail road crosses the river.
The banks of the river have been built up and leveled for flood control
purposes. North of the Teton River is
the newly developed Teton plaza which consists of a theater complex, retail
stores and restaurants. The south bank
currently has a paved trail that will run parallel to the proposed trail. The south river bank borders a retail shopping
center and vacant land that the city plans to develop into a park and
recreation area.
C.
PROJECT DESIGN - Who will design and/or engineer this project? Is the person/company licensed?
The engineering
work for the project will be under the direction of the Rexburg City Engineer
who is licensed.
D. PROJECT
PERIOD – What is the intended start and completion dates?
Estimated Project Start Date: July 2005
Estimated Project End Date: June 2006
Do not begin on your project
or incur costs until notified by an IDPR grants specialist.
E. PROJECTED
LIFE OF THE PROJECT/EQUIPMENT -
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
16-20 years
X 20+ years
F. USE FEE - Will a fee be charged for use of or access to this project?
Yes X No
If Yes,
justify the need to charge and specify the amount, to whom the fee will apply,
and how the collected fee will be used.
Be specific.
G. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT - Describe the public involvement process (in detail) used in the planning of this
project and the results of the input (attach
necessary documentation). Letters
of support are not required, but can be submitted with your application. If
your project will impact fish and/or wildlife, the Idaho Department of Fish and
Game must be notified. NOTE:
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL APPLICANTS AS STATED IN
IDAPA CODE 26.01.31.100.03. YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT ELIGIBLE WITHOUT PUBLIC
INVOLVEMENT!
The lead
organization for this project is the Trails of Madison County Committee, a
group comprised of volunteer citizens.
The committee hold semimonthly, public meeting to discuss projects such
as these. In the summer of 2004, the committee
jointly sponsored a fund raising activity with the local chapter of the Lions
club. The committee works with the
local Boy Scouts to provide Eagle projects for the local youth. A member of the committee represents BYU
Idaho who coordinates involvement from the students at the university.
` PERMITS - Does this project require any necessary permits or
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation? Yes X No
If Yes, the permits have been obtained (attach copy)
the permits have been applied for
the permits have not been applied for
the approved NEPA documentation is complete (attach copy)
If Yes,
please identify the permits that will be required:
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I. APPLICANT OWNERSHIP - Describe ownership of the project site:
The application is for equipment/service (land ownership is not required).
X Applicant owns land (attach
a copy of Fee Simple Title – Is the deed and title clear?)
Applicant has a Management Agreement or Memorandum of
Understanding with the legal landowner/management agency. (Attach copy of MOU
and letter of support from landowner)
If ownership is different from above, describe specifically:
J. For Recreational Trails Program Grant Applications ONLY
Motorized X Non-Motorized Diverse Use (Must
check one. See program descriptions)
Project Name Teton
River Plaza Bridge and Trail
INSTRUCTIONS:
This
survey is a requirement for funding from the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) and the Recreational Trails Program.
Please complete all items. Only
those projects selected for funding will be submitted to the FHWA for their
approval. Please note that any answer enclosed by a box requires further explanation (on
a separate sheet).
1. Land Use
a. Briefly describe the land
use in the project area. Attach a land
use map if needed.
The project will provide
recreational and exercise activities to the community.
b. Is the project consistent
with management/development plans for the area? Yes
_X__ No
Name of Plan
2. Socioeconomics
Will the proposed project positively or negatively impact, or have no
effect on any of the following?
a. Health/Education
Facilities + no effect --
b. Emergency Service
Providers + no effect --
c. Public Utilities + no effect --
d. Residential Area + no effect --
e. Handicapped, Minorities, or Elderly + no
effect --
f. Local Tax Base + no effect --
g. Economic Activity + no effect --
3. Natural Resources
a. Are any of the following
in the project area? (please check)
Streams ___ Floodplains ___ Wild and Scenic Rivers ___
Rivers _X__ Lakes ___ National Natural Landmarks ___
Wetlands ___
b. Will the project
permanently or negatively impact the following?
Soil Erosion or Sedimentation Yes
No _X_ Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Yes No X__
4. Historic and Archeological Resources
a. Will the project have an
effect on historic or archeological resources? Yes
No _X__
b. If the project has an
effect on historic or archeological resources, Yes
No _X__
has the effect been
coordinated with the State Historic Preservation Office?
5. Hazardous Wastes
Is there any potential for
involvement with hazardous wastes? Yes
No _X__
6. Noise
Is there potential for the
project to have a noise impact on surrounding Yes
No _X__
land uses?
7. Air Quality
Will the project have an
adverse impact on air quality? Yes
No _X__
K. For Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Applications ONLY
(Further
explanation of the project may be described on a separate sheet.)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
I. Project
Type: Acquisition Development Redevelopment
Combination: Acquisition & Development
II. Is the
facility part of or adjacent to another recreation facility?
Yes No
III. Is the
facility a former LWCF Project? Yes No If yes, list project number(s) 16-_______
IV. How many acres are
included in the project? __________
V. Maps: The
6(f)(3) project boundary map is a dated project boundary map showing the park
area to be covered by Section 6(f)(3) of the Land and Water Conservation Act of
1965. The map should provide location, size indicators and a picture of key
facilities and landmarks to help later project inspectors better identify and
evaluate the site. All streets must be
labeled, include a north arrow, etc.
The area will be the entire park, open space, or recreation area being
developed or added to. The property
must remain open to public outdoor recreation in perpetuity.
Submit a map that shows the
location of the site. The location map
must give sufficient detail so a person who has never been in the area before
can find the site.
VI. Congressional District
where the project is located:
_________________
VII. Does the
project acquire or protect wetlands? Yes No If yes, please explain.
VIII. What currently exists on the property? (Any existing development, power lines
[underground or overhead], sewer or water, buildings, etc.) If support elements such as roads, parking,
water, sewer, and power do not exist on the property, please explain how they
will be provided. Also describe any
changes you will make to them.
FUNDING:
I. Fifty percent (50%) match is required
on all LWCF projects.
II. The applicant agency will be
responsible for the Grand Total in relation to the completed project. Explain how your agency will finance the
total cost of the project. Remember,
LWCF money cannot be used as “seed money”.
LWCF only reimburses completed work.
Do not start work on the
project prior to receipt of a signed agreement.
