62S-2.073. Evaluation Criteria

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: (1) Project Type. (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 or 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 Rulemaking Authority 260.016(1)(h) FS. Law Implemented –260.016(1)(d), (f), (h), (2)(a)2. FS. History–New 5-1-01.