1 ARKANSAS RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM August 10, 2012

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ARKANSAS RECREATIONAL

TRAILS PROGRAM

August 10, 2012

HISTORY

Open to local project sponsors – (Public and Private Nonprofit Agencies)

FHWA Funding Administered by AHTD Reimbursable Funding (80/20) Initiated in 1996 – 234

completed trails in 70 of the 75 counties of State

Total $ investment: $14.1 mn.

Fed 8.9 mn. – Local 5.2 mn

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TIMELINE

Solicit applications (3x asked) Press Release Notify Cities and Counties Deadline set for applications Review by ARTAC (Who?) Review of Commissioners FHWA Approval (Formula) Letters to Sponsors Press Release Workshop

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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - SPONSOR

Resolution

Land Ownership Certification

Agreement of Understanding

State Historic Preservation Officer Approval

Plans and Specifications

Section 404 Permit (Wetlands)

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Site Plan

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Cross Section

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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - DEPARTMENT

Environmental Analysis

Pre-construction Conference

Contract

NOTICE TO PROCEED

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COSTS INCURRED

PRIOR TO THE SPONSOR’S RECEIPT OF

THE NOTICE TO PROCEED

WILL NOT BE

ELIGIBLEFOR

REIMBURSEMENT

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IMPORTANT DATES

2012 Application Cycle ended on 8/1/2012. (Motorized ongoing).

Future year’s application

Will be on web site of

Arkansashighways.com

under programs icon.

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REIMBURSEMENT

Total project cost less than $30,000, one reimbursement

Total project cost $30,000 or above, up to three reimbursements

30% - 60% - 100%

Work and payment must be accomplished prior to reimbursement

Reimbursement will be preceded by inspection by Department

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APPROVED PROJECT COSTS

Eligible

Salaries Equipment

Rental Materials

Purchase Limited

Landscaping

Contractors

New

Construction

Ineligible

Planning Design Inspection Inmates Mileage Meals Irrigation Equipmen

t Mobilization

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ANY QUESTIONS

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(Update)Transportation Alternative Funding

RTP (Annual & required) SRTS (optional) Bike/Ped Facilities (optional) Abandoned Rail Conversions

(optional) Scenic Byways (optional) No earmarks (FY 2013 -

Projects of Nat’l & Regional Significance similar to TIGER Grants).

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