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Home My WebLink About1996-01-30 MN DNR Ltr Re National Recreation Tail Fund Grant Program 03/07/96 10:02 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 4 612 595 9837 NO. 291 1; • • • �jP f � Minnesota Department of Natural Resources lut • 500 Lafayette Road P St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 -40_ FEB -- 5 '996 Januar 30, 1996 Greetings: - --_�—....--- �---- -____. Enclosed you will find a preapphcation for the (Symm's) National Recreation Trail Fund grant program. This program is authorized as part of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991(ISTF.A), with federal oversight being provided by the Federal Highway Administration. Approximately $250,000 is available for recreational trail projects. This funding source can be used for both motorized and nonmotorized trail projects. The enclosed °Information Sheet" gives a full explanation of the program. The timetable for funding is as follows: Preapplications are due in this office no later than April 15, 1996. Applications are clue in this office no later than July 12, 1996. • Announcement of awards will be made in November 1996. In order to proceed with 1997 development, it will most likely be necessary to successfully complete an environmental assessment for the project over the winter. Projects must be completely developed b December 31, 1999. Please call me if you would like to further discuss this trail funding opportunity, or simply mail in a preapplication form. Aa the old saying goes, "You'll never know if y ou don't try!" I look forward to the opportunity to work with you. Sincerely, P CL4 ` -- 11-1 DAN COLLINS, Supervisor, Recreation Services Trail Recreation Section Trails and Waterways Unit 500 Lafayette Road Post -Itm Fax Note 7671 Date 3 _90 1pa Saint Paul, MN 55155 -4052 To Se are, fl. c hm. rlX Front p, a R Akl 4 t, fi\Q ( int (612) 296 -6048 Co./Dept. Co. Phone a Phone k DAC /kw Fgx 8 Fax Attachments DNR Information: 612- 296.6157. 1-800 -766 -6000 - TTY: 612- 296 -5484, 1 -800 -657 -3929 An Equal Opportunity employer R Pruned on Recycled Paper Containing a Who Values Drveteity tat Minimum of 10% Pou•Conicamer Waste L 03/07/96 10:03 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 4 612 595 9837 N0.291 PO4 Natiogol Recreation Trail Fulling Act Pre - Application All pre - applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., April 15, 1996. Please deliver 5 copies of the pre - application to: Department of Natural Resources Recreation Services Section Trails and Waterways Unit 500 Lafayette Road St.Paul, Minnesota 55155 -4052 .,� . , General Information: Date: Applicant (Unit of Govemment): Trail Organization Project Partner (if there is one) Project Title: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip Code: Contact Person: Title: Daytime Phone: ( Project Information: Total Project Amount Local Match Source of Matching Funds Cost Requested (Estimate) (Estimate) (Estimate) $ $ +n Trail Project Description - Please describe your project briefly (if you include a map, make sure it is reproducible on an ordinary copying machine). Primary users of your project Estimated date of completion? (e.g.,snowmobilers, bicyclists, etc)? 03/07/96 10:02 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS -+ 612 595 983? NO.291 5 — NATIONAL REIDEATION TRAIL FUND PROGRA• InformationS)ie " et 't January 30, 1996 - 1 ' FEB -- 51996 Deadlines/ Pre - application is due on April 15, 1996. 111 Important Application is due on July 12, 1996. J �✓ Dates: Reimbursement grant awards will be announced in November 1996. Program The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) created a program admin- Introduction: istered by the Federal Highway Administration to provide financial assistance for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and trail- related projects. Funds are derived from the Federal Highway Trust Fund and represent gasoline tax revenues attributable to off -road recreational fuel use. Approximately $250,000 is available to Minnesota for reimbursing projects authorized in 1996. Eligible Motorized and non - motorized trail projects are eligible for funding. Activities: - Construction of new trails on federal (with limitations), state, county. municipal or private lands. - Development of urban trail linkages near homes and workplaces. - Maintenance of existing recreational trails, including snow grooming and maintenance. - Restoration of areas damaged by recreational trail use. - Development of trail -side and trail -head facilities (e.g., drainage, crossings, stabilization. parking signage, controls, shelters, and water, sanitary & access facilities). - Provision of features that facilitate access and use of trails by persons with disabilities. -Land acquisition from willing sellers when consistent with the State Trail Plan. - Environmental awareness and safety education programs relating to the use of recreational trails Non - eligible - Condemnation of any kind of interest in property. Activities: - Construction of trails within federally designated wilderness areas (with some exceptions). - Upgrading, expanding, or otherwise facilitating motorized use or access to trails predominantly used by non - motorized trail users on which motorized use is either prohibited or has not occurred. How it Works: All projects must be sponsored by a unit of government, preferably in cooperation with a local trail organization. Pre - applications and applications will be reviewed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the state's trail advisory council, the Minnesota Recreational Trail Users Association (MRTUA). With consideration given to MRTUA's recommendation, the DNR will make the final selection decision. If selected, the recipient will enter into a contract with the State of Minnesota Procedures for reimbursement will be guided by State requirements as well as those by the Federal Highway Administration. The DNR will only reimburse work that takes place after completion of the contract (i.e.,nothing completed before the contract will be reimbursed). Local Match: Fifty percent (SO %) "hard match" for eligible elements of the project proposal. Neither this funding source nor the "hard match" can be used for in -house labor services and/or to meet existing payroll (i.e., only contract services, materials and supplies are reimbursable). Matching funds must not be from other federal sources or from the DNR's Grant -In -Aid Trail Assistance Program. Size of Project/ Project proposals must result in at least $5,000 of reimbursement or no more tban $50,000 of $$ Available reimbursement. Project Funded projects will "need to begin promptly after an agreement has been completed between the Period: State and the applicant. Funding for these projects is only available through December 31, 1999. All components of the project must be completed by this date. Disbursement This is a reimbursement program. Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement of Funds: can take place. PHONE: 612/296 -6048 Contact: Dan Collins, Supervisor FAX: 612/297 -5475 Recreation Services Section DNR/Trails and Waterways Unit 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4052 03/07/96 10:03 CITY OF ORK PRRK HEIGHTS 4 61 595 9837 NO.291 P03 • • Regional Contacts for the National Recreation Trail Fund Northwestern Minnesota Ardon Belcher. Regional Supervisor DNR/Trails and Waterways Unit 2115 Birchmont Beach Road N.E. Bemidji. MN 56601 (218) 755 -2265 Northeastern Minnesota Les 011ila, Regional Supervisor DNR/Trails and Waterways Unit 1201 East Hwy. 2 Grand Rapids. NM 55744 (218) 327 -4263 Central Minnesota Tim Browning. Regional Supervisor DNR/Trails and Waterways Unit 1601 Minnesota Drive Brainerd, MN 56401 (218) 828 -2693 Southwestern Minnesota Dave Wolff, Regional Supervisor DNRarails and Waterways Unit Box 756 Hwy. 15 South New Ulm. MN 56073 . ' (507) 359 -6068 Southeastern Minnesota Craig Mitchell, Regional Supervisor DNR/Trails and Waterways Unit 2300 Silver Creek Rd. N.E. Rochester, MN 55906 (507) 285 -7176 Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Delos Barber, Regional Supervisor DNR/Trails and Waterways Unit 1200 Warner Road St. Paul, MN 55106 (612) 772 -7936 •