Fla. Admin. Code R. 62S-2.073
Pursuant to subsection 62S-2.072(7), F.A.C., a total point score shall be assigned to each eligible application after an evaluation according to the application criteria which follows:
(a) Construction of new trails on federal, state, county or municipal lands where recreational needs for such construction is shown: | 30 points |
(b) Development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages: | 25 points |
(c) Maintenance and restoration of existing trails: | 20 points |
(d) Purchase of trail construction or maintenance equipment: | 15 points |
(2) General Criteria. | |
(a) The project implements the applicant's adopted local comprehensive plan (city or county); or the land management or recreation or trail plan of a state or federal agency such as those referenced in paragraphs 62S-2.072(4)(b) and (d), F.A.C., SCORP, and Section 253.034, F.S., and other similar plans and; is included in their Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) or similar plan during the current year or one of the next three (3) fiscal years: | 10 points |
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is included as part of the plan through a resolution or agency commitment committing the applicant to amend their CIP or similar plan to include the project should the applicant receive program funds: | 5 points |
(b) The project addresses one or more issues or goals as identified in the SCORP: | 5 points |
(c) The project addresses one or more issues or goals as identified in the State's Greenways and Trails Plan: | 5 points |
(d) The project facilitates the access and use of trails by persons with disabilities: | 5 points |
(e) The project includes a written letter of commitment between the applicant and a recognized youth conservation or service corps in which the corps agrees to supply a stated amount of labor: | 5 points |
(f) The project provides access to or between: | |
Public parks or other recreational lands or facilities: | 5 points |
Features or areas of historic, cultural, biological or archaeological significance: | 5 points |
Existing trail systems: | 5 points |
Residential or public thoroughfare: | 5 points |
(g) The applicant obtained public involvement through the following methods: | |
Presentation at an advertised public meeting held solely for the discussion of the proposed project: | 15 points |
Presentation at a regularly scheduled meeting of an advisory board, with duties related to park, recreation and leisure service activities: | 10 points |
Presentation to community organizations or neighborhood associations, or taking of written opinion surveys: | 5 points |
(h) Project is located on or connects with a National Scenic Trail or National Recreation Trail: | 3 points |
(i) Project is located on or connects with a State of Florida Designated Greenway or Trail: | 3 points |
(j) Matching Ratio (federal grant amount: grantee's cash and/or in-kind services) | |
50:50 | 5 points |
60:40 | 3 points |
80:20 | 1 point |
(k) The specific trail design demonstrates that the project will support recreational trail opportunities for both motorized and nonmotorized use through innovative techniques such as multiple trails sharing a single corridor, or time sharing of trails or trailhead facilities: | 5 points |
(l) The specific trail design demonstrates that the project will support mixed-use recreational trail opportunities, either motorized or nonmotorized, through innovative techniques: | 3 points |
(3) Specific Criteria for Motorized Trail Projects. | |
(a) The motorized trail project will: (select only one) | |
Develop new motorized trails: | 10 points |
Repair or restore designated motorized trails impacted by normal use: | 8 points |
Develop motorized trail facilities on existing motorized recreational trail corridors: | 6 points |
(b) The project will support compatible recreational trail use for the greatest number of the following: | |
Off-Road Motorcycles: | 3 points |
All-Terrain Vehicles: | 3 points |
Off-Highway Vehicles (high clearance vehicles): | 3 points |
Other Motorized Recreational Trail Use: | 3 points |
(4) Specific Criteria for Nonmotorized Trail Projects. | |
(a) The nonmotorized trail project will: (select only one) | |
Develop nonmotorized recreational trail facilities on new corridors: | 10 points |
Develop nonmotorized recreational trail facilities on existing corridors: | 8 points |
Improve or repair existing nonmotorized recreational trail and/or facilities: | 6 points |
(b) The project will support compatible recreational trail use for the greatest number of the following: | |
Bicycling: | 3 points |
Skating: | 3 points |
Day Hiking: | 3 points |
Equestrian Activities: | 3 points |
Fitness Activities: | 3 points |
Overnight or Long Distance Backpacking: | 3 points |
Aquatic Activity: | 3 points |
Other Nonmotorized Recreational Trail Use: | 3 points |
(5) Specific Criteria for Motorized and Nonmotorized Mixed-Use Project. | |
(a) The motorized/nonmotorized mixed-use project will: (select only one) | |
Develop new mixed-use trails: | 10 points |
Repair or restore designated mixed-use trails impacted by normal use: | |
Develop mixed-use trail facilities on existing motorized recreational trail corridors: | 6 points |
(b) The project will support compatible recreational trail use for the greatest number of the following: | |
Off-Road Motorcycles: | 3 points |
All-Terrain Vehicles: | 3 points |
Off-Highway Vehicles (high clearance vehicles): | 3 points |
Other Motorized Recreational Trail Use: | 3 points |
Bicycling: | 3 points |
Skating: | 3 points |
Day Hiking: | 3 points |
Equestrian Activities: | 3 points |
Fitness Activities: | 3 points |
Overnight or Long Distance Backpacking: | 3 points |
Aquatic Activity: | 3 points |
Other Nonmotorized Recreational Trail Use: | 3 points |
(6) Specific Criteria for Educational Project. | |
(a) The educational project will: | |
Improve trail user safety: | 3 points |
Reduce trail user impacts upon the resources: | 3 points |
Reduce trail user conflicts: | 3 points |
Increase public awareness of trail opportunities: | 3 points |
(b) The program has well defined goals and objectives: | 6 points |
(c) The program is sponsored by a coalition of at least two trail interest groups: | 8 points |
(d) The program is targeted towards a variety of recreational trail users and potential trail users, both motorized and nonmotorized: | 8 points |
(e) The program has a well developed evaluation method: | 6 points |
Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62S-2.073
Rulemaking Authority 260.016(1)(h) FS. Law Implemented -260.016(1)(d), (f), (h), (2)(a)2. FS.
New 5-1-01.