HomeMy WebLinkAbout38-11 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 38-11
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AN ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM WILDLIFE OBSERVATION
TRAIL GRANT IN AN AMOUNT OF UP TO $100,000.00 FOR NATURE
TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS AT LAKE FAYETTEVILLE
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville recognizes the need to provide or improve public
access for the observation of Arkansas's wildlife, and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to apply for Wildlife Observation Trails grant funds through
the cooperative program of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Arkansas
Department of Parks and Tourism, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Council understand that if granted funds for
development, the City must provide land, by lease, ownership or other means, to develop the
facilities, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville will be required to sign a contract agreeing to
provide necessary resources to maintain this park and facilities for a period of ten (10) years,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes
the Mayor to submit an application for grant funding to the Arkansas Department of Parks and
Tourism for a Wildlife Observation Trail Grant in an amount of up to $100,000.00 for nature
trail improvements at Lake Fayetteville.
PASSED and APPROVED this 1St day of March, 2011.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
By:
L 'rN LD JORD ayor
SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Alison Jumper Park Planning
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Action Required:
Parks and Recreation
Department
Parks and Recreation requests City Council approval of a resolution to authorize the City to apply for up to $100,000
from the Wildlife Observation Trail Grant Program for nature trail improvements at Lake Fayetteville.
Cost of this request
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE
To:
Mayor Lioneld Jordan and City Council
Thru: Don Marr, Chief of Staff (/
Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Direct() C
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From: Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent
Date: February 11, 2011
Subject: Resolution to apply for 2011 Wildlife Observation Trail Grant
Agenda Request for March 1 City Council Meeting.
PROPOSAL:
The Wildlife Observation Trail Grant Program is a cooperative effort between the Arkansas Game and Fish
Commission and the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The Arkansas Department of Parks and
Tourism will administer the grant application process. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will
adminster the project construction process. This grant does not require a monetary match, however, it does
require that the applicant provide land suitable for the project and provide the necessary resources to maintain
the park and facilities for a period of 10 years.
The grant application must include a detailed budget, plans, specifications and bid documents. Staff is
partnering with Progressive Trail Design and the Ozark Off Road Cyclists (OORC) to prepare a project
proposal to seek outside funding for the project. The OORC has already contributed over 150 hours of volunteer
labor at Lake Fayetteville to re-route sections of the trail that have been eroding. Progressive Trail Design has
designed many nature trails in Northwest Arkansas and has resources to solicit and secure funding if needed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Parks and Recreation requests City Council approval of a resolution to authorize the City to apply for up to
$100,000 from the Wildlife Observation Trail Grant Program for nature trail improvements at Lake Fayetteville.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This grant application is for up to $100,000. There is no monetary match required.
Attachments:
Grant Application
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AN ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM WILDLIFE OBSERVATION
TRAIL GRANT IN AN AMOUNT OF UP TO $100,000.00 FOR NATURE
TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS AT LAKE FAYETTEVILLE
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville recognizes the need to provide or improve public
access for the observation of Arkansas's wildlife, and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to apply for Wildlife Observation Trails grant funds through
the cooperative program of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Arkansas
Department of Parks and Tourism, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Council understand that if granted funds for
development, the City must provide land, by lease, ownership or other means, to develop the
facilities, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville will be required to sign a contract agreeing to
provide necessary resources to maintain this park and facilities for a period of ten (10) years,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes
the Mayor to submit an application for grant funding to the Arkansas Department of Parks and
Tourism for a Wildlife Observation Trail Grant in an amount of up to $100,000.00 for nature
trail improvements at Lake Fayetteville.
PASSED and APPROVED this 1st day of March, 2011.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AN • ' SAS
D ' ARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM WILDLIFE O.: SERVATION
TRA GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 FOR ► ATURE TRAIL
IMPR$VEMENTS AT LAKE FAYETTEVILLE
WHEREAS, e City of Fayetteville recognizes the ne
access for the observat n of Arkansas's wildlife, and
to provide or improve public
WHEREAS, the Ci wishes to apply for Wildlife • s servation Trails grant funds through
the cooperative program o the Arkansas Game and ish Commission and the Arkansas
Department of Parks and Tour]. ' , and
WHEREAS, the Mayor . • d the City Co cil understand that if granted funds for
development, the City must provide and, by lea e, ownership or other means, to develop the
facilities, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayettev 1- will be required to sign a contract agreeing to
provide necessary resources to maintain thi
ark and facilities for a period of ten (10) years,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE I RESO ►VED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, • ' •.d SAS:
Section 1: That the City C • uncil of the City o Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes
the Mayor to submit an applica on for grant funding t• the Arkansas Department of Parks and
Tourism for a Wildlife Obse ation Trail Grant in the . ount of $100,000.00 for nature trail
improvements at Lake Fayett' ville.
PASSED and A
ROVED this 1st day of March, 2011.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONE D JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City -rk/Treasurer
Grant Deadline: 5:00 P.M. March 18, 2011
FY 2010/11 APPLICATION
A Cooperative Government Program
Funded by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Application Administered by Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism's
Outdoor Recreation Grants Program
http://www.outdoorgrants.com
Wildlife Observation Trail Grant Program
CONTENTS
Introduction 4
Grant Process 5
Eligible Projects 5
Maximum Grant Amount 5
Eligible Applicants
Ineligible Applicants
Annual Grant Distribution
Costs Eligible for Grant Funding
Projects Receiving Preferential Consideration
Grant Funds May Not Be Used For 7
How Much Funding Will Be Available Annually 7
Grant Deadline 7
Property Requirements and Responsibilities 7
Matching Requirements 8
Local Project Support 8
Who Makes the Decision Concerning Which Grants Are Funded 8
Criteria For Selecting Projects To Be Funded 8
Grantee Responsibilities 9
How Grant Funds Will Be Administered and Distributed 9
Requirement for Professional Design Services 9
Professional Design and Administrative Services 9
Barrier Free Accessibility 9
Application Cover, Signature and Required Descriptions 1 0-1 1
Required Attachments 12
Detailed Cost Estimate 13
Project Location Map 14
Letter of Intent To Lease 15
Parking Sign Detail, Trail Cross Section 16
Example Site Plan / Project Boundary Map 17
Sources of Application Assistance 18
Example Lease Agreement 19-21
Sample Resolution 22
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Wildlife Observation Trail Grant Program
Introduction
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Wildlife Observation Trails Grant Program is to
make grant funds available to cities, counties, state agencies and non-
profit organizations to provide access to Arkansas's natural resources
and wildlife through the development of trails and associated facilities.
FUNDING
Act 686 of 2009 (AR Code Ann. 15-11-701) established The Wildlife
Observation Trails Pilot Program which authorizes the Arkansas
Game and Fish Commission to make available one million dollars for
fiscal year 2010 /11 from money the Arkansas Game and Fish Com-
mission has received from the oil and gas leases in the Fayetteville
Shale.
COOPERATION
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commision and the Arkansas Depart-
ment of Parks and Tourism are cooperating to solicit applications and
make available funds for the development and enhancement of trails
for the observation of Arkansas wildlife.
OTHER GRANT OPTIONS
The Wildlife Observation Trails Grant Program is intended only for the
development of trails and support facilities for the observation of wild-
life.
Other grants for recreational trails are available through the Arkansas
Recreational Trails Grant Program administered by the Arkansas State
Highway and Transportation Department; 50/50 Matching Grant Pro-
gram administered by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism;
Rural Community Development Grant Program administered by the
Arkansas Department of Rural Services; Trails for Life Grant Program
administered by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.
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Wildlife Observation Trail Grant Program
Wildlife Observation Trail
Grant Program
Grant Process
The Wildlife Observation Trail Grant
Program is a cooperative effort be-
tween the Arkansas Game and Fish
Commision and the Arkansas Depart-
ment of Parks and 'Tourism. The Ar-
kansas Department of Parks and Tour-
ism will administer the grant applica-
tion process. The Arkansas Game and
Fish Commission will administer the
project construction process.
Applicants will submit one (1) copy of
the application. The Arkansas De-
partment of Parks and Tourism's Out-
door Recreation G -rants Program Staff
will review it for deficintcies. The ap-
plicant will then be given until April 1,
2011 to submit any additional requited
content.
The Outdoor Recreation Grants Pro-
gram Staff will schedule a public hear-
ing of the Wildlife Observation Trail
Advisory Board. Each applicant will
be notified by mail and given the op-
portunity to schedule an appearance
before the Board to explain their grant
proposal.
The Board will make funding recom-
mendations to the Executive Director
of the Arkansas Department of Parks
and Tourism.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Com-
mission will notify all applicants of the
Board's decision regarding their grant
request. Those selected for funding
will be required to attend a Project
Management Workshop presented by
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
personnel.
Eligible Projects
The objective of the Wildlife Observa-
tion Trail Grant Program is to provide
grants to construct, enhance, extend or
renovate trails and support facilities
that provide enhanced opportunities
for the enjoyment and observation of
Arkansas's wildlife by the general pub-
lic:
(A)Projects eligible to be funded by the
program are:.
(I) new trails,
(2) renovations of existing trails
(3) extensions or relocations of existing
trails with a commitment to open the trails
to public use, and are specifically designed
to encourage and enhance the ability of the
general public to observe wildlife.
(4)projects must conform to the intent of
the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor
Recreation Plan and the Arkansas Trails
Plan.
(B) Trails funded by this program may be
either terrestrial or water trails.
Maximum Grant Amount
The maximum amount that any appli-
cant can apply for annually is
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Wildlife Observation Trail Grant Program
$ 100,000.
Eligible Applicants
(A) Applicants eligible to receive funds
from the program are cities, counties,
nonprofit organizations, and state agencies
within the State of .Arkansas.
(B) Projects located on the property of, or
constructed in cooperation with, other local
government organizations (e.g., school
districts, levee districts, conservation
districts, ctc.) are permitted, but the
application must be made by a city, county,
nonprofit organization, or state agency
which assumes primary responsibility for
the entire project. The applicant and the
other agencies listed above must sign a
binding contract agreement making
each party responsible for the
operation and maintenance of the
project which shall remain open for
public use at all reasonable times.
(C) Nonprofit organizations must provide
proof of nonprofit status with
applications.
Ineligible Applicants
Entities which have applied for Wildlife
Recreation Facilities Pilot Program grants
administered by the Department of Rural
Services are ineligible for grants from this
program until constuction ofWildlife Rec-
reation Facilities are completed.
Annual Grant Distribution
(A) A maximum of eighty percent of
available grant funds shall be
designatedannually for applications from
cities or counties.
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(B) A maximum of twenty percent of
available grant funds shall be designated
annually for applications from nonprofit
organizations or state agencies.
Costs Eligible For Grant
Funding Include, But Are Not
Limited To:
(1) Materials for trail construction, such as
gravel, cement, asphalt, lumber, etc.
(2) Interpretive or directional signage
directly related to the proposed wildlife
observation trail;
(3) Design fees, including engineering,
inspection, planning, or architect fees,
provided that such costs shall not exceed
1 0% of total requested grant funds;
(4) Restrooms, provided that such costs
shall not exceed 20% of total requested
grant funds;
(5) Rent of equipment directly related to
trail construction and used for no other
purpose; and,
(6) Trail amenities such as benches,
observation blinds, trash receptacles, etc.
Projects Receiving Preferential
Consideration
The Wildlife Observation Trails Grant
Committee will give preferential
considerations to application proposals
that:
(A) Have particular appeal to youth for
optimal wildlife observation;
(B) Provide access for hunting or fishing
activities;
(C) Demonstrate, with reasonable
specificity, promotion of economic
development;
(D) The board determines the projects to
Wildlife Observation Trail Grant Program
be a tourism attraction;
(E) Have written commitments from other
parties or the applicant to provide
additional cash for the project;
(I') Have site preparations made prior to
making an application;
(G) Can specifically document written
commitments of volunteer labor or
material donations for the project;
(11) Include additional items of public
support, such as resolutions from
neighboring municipalities or letter of
support from local government officials;
(I) Meet accessibility guidelines under the
Americans With Disabilities Act.
Grant Funds May Not Be Used
For
(A) Land acquisition, whether by purchase
of fee title, rights-of-way, easements, or
payment of leases, rents, permit fees or
other land -use related fees or costs;
(B) Construction, maintenance, or
operation of enclosed buildings other than
restrooms;
(C) Trails designed specifically for
motorized vehicles;
(D) Fuel;
(E) Books, publications, or brochures;
(F) Advertising fees or materials;
(G) Website development;
(I-1) Salaries, direct or indirect employee
costs, or any other payroll -related expenses;
(1) Interpretive programs;
(J) Payment of public utilities;
(K)Purchase of personal. athletic
equipment:;
(L)Projects which provide private or
selected patronage;
(1V4) Landscaping beyond that necessary to
heal construction damage along trails;
(N) Planting or establishment of gardens
or row -crop agriculture;
(0) Irrigation equipment
(P) Playground equipment.
How Much Funding will be
Available Annually?
Because this is a pilot program
$1,000,000 is available for Fiscal. Year
2010/11.
Eighty percent (80%) of the funds will
be available annually to cities and
counties and 20% available to state
agencies.
Grant Deadline
One original application must be submit-
ted to the .Arkansas Department of Parks
and Tourism, Outdoor Recreation Grants
Program, One Capitol Mall, 1 ittle Rock,
AR 72201, prior to the grant deadline of
5:00 PM, March 18, 2011. Applica-
tions .may be faxed to 501-682-0081;
however, in order to be eligible, the
original application must be mailed and
postmarked no later than March 18
2011.
Property Requirements and
Responsibilities
To be eligible for a Wildlife Observa-
tion Trail Grant, the applicant (city or
county) must include with their appli-
cation proof of ownership or control of
the property. A deed, lease, easement,
or a letter of intent to sell, donate,
lease or provide an easement for the
proposed project property. An ease-
ment or lease must have a term of 10
years or more. (See example lease on
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Wildlife Observation Trail Grant Program
pages 19-21). A letter from the owner
expressing the intent to sell., lease or
provide an easement for the project
property is acceptable if the applicant
does not have possession at the time
of the application (see example letter
on page 15) but funds will not be re-
leased to the grantee until an executed
deed or lease is submitted.
Matching Requirement
There is 110 monetary match for this
grant program. The applicant must
provide land suitable for the project.
Local Project Support
The applicant will be required to pro-
vide the .Department with a City Coun-
cil or Quorum Court Resolution sup-
porting the project application as
shown on page 22 of this guide.
Who Selects Which Grants
are Funded?
Projects will be selected for funding by
the Wildlife Observation Trail Pilot
Program Advisory Board that consists
of seven members: one (1) representa-
tive from the .Arkansas Game and Fish
Commission one (1) representative
from the Arkansas Economic Devel-
opment Commission; one (1) repre-
sentative from the Arkansas Recre-
ation and Parks Association; one (1)
representative from the Arkansas As-
sociation of Counties; one (1) repre-
sentative from the Arkansas Game and
Fish Foundation; one (1) representa-
tive from the Arkansas Municipal
League and one (1) representative
from the .Arkansas Audubon Society.
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During the grant hearings that are to be
held April 21, 2011, photographs of project
sites will be projected onto a screen dur-
ing the 5 -minute presentations by each of
the grant applicants. The photographs are
intended to familiarize the Wildlife Ob-
servation 'Trail Piot Program Advisory
Board with the grant applications and
provide the applicants a tool to better
describe their project. Each applicant may
submit up to 10 digital photographs of
their project site and surrounding area,
numbered in the order they should be
shown. The Outdoor Recreation Grants
Program staff will incorporate these pho-
tographs into the PowerPoint presenta-
tion that will be shown at the public
hearing. \Y/e may edit the number of
photographs to allow sufficient time for
your presentation and questions from the
Wildlife Observation Trail Piot Program
Advisory Board.
Photographs must be submitted in jpg.
format, on a CD or as an e-mail attach-
ment sent to bryan.kellar@arkansas.gov arkansas.gov .
All photos must be submitted by April14,
2011. No movie clips or mpcgs. If you are
invited to attend the hearings you will
receive a letter notifying you to call and
schedule your presentation time. When
you call to schedule a time, we will then e-
mail a copy of your presentation we will
show at the public hearing so that you
know which pictures will appear.
Criteria for Selecting Projects
to be Funded?
Applications will be reviewed by Out-
door Recreation Grant Program staff
when submitted. Only approved appli-
cations will be submitted to the Grants
Advisory Committee for funding consid-
Wildlife Observation Trail Grant Program
eration. The. Committee will review
each project application based on its
individual merits. The Committee
strongly encourages projects that pro-
vide additional cash, site preparations,
volunteer labor, material donations, fa-
cility enhancements, programs that en-
courage use, promotional literature,
signage and projects in underserved
and rural areas.
Grantee Responsibilities
The applicant will be responsible for
securing any required state or federal
perrnits prior to construction. If the
development is located in a wetland a
federal 404 permit may be required.
How Will Grant Funds Be
Administered and Distributed
The Executive Director of the Arkan-
sas Department of Parks and Tourism
will review the funding recommenda-
tions of the Wildlife Observation Trail
Pilot Program Advisory Board and then
present them to the Arkansas Game
and Fish Commission. The Commis-
sion will notify each applicant of thier
funding status. The Arkansas Game
and Fish Commission will require each
grantee to attend a ProjectManage-
ment Workshop in order to receive
instructions about how to complete
their project..
Requirement for Professional
Design Services
AR. Code 22-9-101. Observation by
registered professionals required
(a) Neither the state nor any township,
county, municipality, village, or other politi-
cal subdivision of the state shall engage in the
construction of any public works involving
engineering or architecture for which the
plans, .pecifications, and estimates have not
been made by, and the construction executed
under the observation of a registered profes-
sional engineer or architect, in their respective
areas of expertise, who are licensed to prac-
tice under the laws of Arkansas.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be held to
apply to any public works wherein the con-
templated construction expenditure:
(1) For an engineering project does not ex-
ceed twenty,jive thousand dollars (,•52.5,000);
or
(2) For an architectural project does not
exceed one hundred thousand dollars
ovoo,000).
(c) This section shall not app/y to any school
district; county, municipality, or township
project which is planned and executed accord-
ing to plans and specifications furnished by
authorir eel state agencies.
Professional Design and
Administrative Fees:
Administrative and licensed design
professional fees are an eligible cost
item for up to 10% of the total grant
amount.
Barrier Free Accessibility
All developed facilities shall provide
barrier free access as provided by the
Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 (42 U.S.C. 12181); section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29.
U.S.C. 794); Arkansas Architectural
Barriers Act 122 of 1967.
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Wildlife Observation Trail Grant Application
FY2010/11 ® (Maximum $100,000)
Application Form= (-Please Print or Type )
A: Applicant (City or County) Name:
Mailing Address:
ZIP: Phone Number: ( )
County:
D. Certification of Chief Executive Officer:
"I hereby certify that the information contained in the attached application is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: Mayor 1County Judge
Printed Name: Date:
C. Joint -Sponsor's Name: (if any)
Mailing Address:
Signature: Phone Number: ( )
D. Application Preparers Name:
Mailing Address:
ZIP: Phone Number: ( )
E. Amount of Grant Funds Requested $
F. Is the project in a floodplain?
Wetland?
G. What is the population of your city or community?
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H. Describe each element of this project and how it will provide a trail /
facilities located and designed so that they are optimally attractive for
wildlife observation.
I. Describe in detail the impact this project will have on tourism and
economic development in the area in which the trail is located.
J. Describe how the proposed improvements will appeal to Arkansas's
youth.
K. Does the proposed project provide improved access to hunting or
fishing? If yes, explain.
L Operating and maintaining these facilities will take people and financial
resources. Who will provide maintenance for this project? Will the city
or county budget contain a line item specifically for this project? If not,
how will the operation and maintenance be paid for?
M. Attach a copy of any proposed or current contractual agreement with
any committee, club, organization, group, or individual that will perform
maintenance or maintain the proposed trail facilities.
N. Describe any site preparations made prior to making this application
O. List additional local cash funds or project elements that the local
sponsor will construct at their expense, or that will be donated or be
included as a part of this project. Examples might include benches,
large frail sign, additional parking, trail lights, etc. (If none, state "none").
P. Describe what local labor the sponsor will contractually contribute to
the project.(If none, state "none")
Q. Describe what programs the local sponsor presently has or will estab
fish to make use of the project facilities. Start up dates and program
specifics must be described in detail. (If none, state "none")
R. A staff person will be visiting your proposed project site. Please provide
a map and detailed instructions on how to get to the site from the
nearest major highway.
S. The Wildlife Observation Trail Grants Advisory Board may recommend
funding the full amount requested, or a partial amount. Clearly describe
in priority order of your proposed project elements and the minimum
you consider necessary to complete a viable project.
T. Verify that the trail in this proposed project will be open to the public.
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Required Attachments
1. A signed cover letter from the applicant.
2. Copies ofdeeds, leases, right-of-way, easement, letter of intent to lease or donate or other conveyance
with a term of no less than ten years proving that the applicant has an interest in the land upon which
the trail will be located.
3. A commitment by a responsible organization to maintain and operate the trail for a minimum period of
ten years.
4. Design plans that adhere to state trail standards and guidelines for the trail type designated.
5. If the trail is located within an incorporated area, a resolution passed by the city council signed by the
mayor and the city clerk; (see example page 22).
6. If the trail is located within an unincorporated area, a resolution passed by the quorum court signed by
the county judge and the county clerk; (see example page 22).
7. A preliminary site plan with reasonable detail, including the existing / proposed trail path, the location
of any existing / proposed amenities, and examples of propsed or existing marking and signage.
8. Attach a location map showing the county in which the project lies and its relation to the nearest
municipality; (see page 14).
9. Letter of from the applicantand/orother parties detailing additional cash commitments for the proposed
project.
10. Letters detailing commitments of volunteer labor or material donations for the project.
11. Include additional items of public support, such as resolutions from neighboring municipalities or
letter of support from local government and elected officials.
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Detailed Cost Estimate e Wildlife Observation Trail Project
Applicant should be prepared to provide a detailed cost breakout
for each budget line item if requested.
Applicant (City or County) Name: Date
Engineer/Architect Fee
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Project Location Map
(Place an "X" on the map locating your proposed project)
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THE NATURAL STATE
February 22, 2011
The Honorable Nathan Mills
Mayor of Anytown
Anytown, Arkansas 79998
Dear Mayor Mills:
I am hereby submitting this letter confirming my intent to lease to the City of Anytown, for
a term of 10 years (or more), a acre parcel of land located at the corner of 12th and
Popular Street. The execution of this lease is contingent on the City of Anytown receiving
a FY 2010 Wildlife Observation Trail Grant from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commis-
sion to develop for public use.
If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call me at (501) 222-1111.
Sincerely,
SAMPLE
Bob White
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