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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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