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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
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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
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
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - SPONSOR • Resolution • Land Ownership Certification • Agreement of Understanding • State Historic Preservation Officer Approval • Plans and Specifications • Section 404 Permit (Wetlands)
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - DEPARTMENT • Environmental Analysis • Pre-construction Conference • Contract • NOTICE TO PROCEED
COSTS INCURRED PRIOR TO THE SPONSOR’S RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE TO PROCEED WILLNOTBEELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT
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.
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
Eligible Salaries Equipment Rental Materials Purchase Limited Landscaping Contractors New Construction Ineligible Planning Design Inspection Inmates Mileage Meals Irrigation Equipment Mobilization APPROVED PROJECT COSTS
(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).