Rule 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 |5 points | |the project should the applicant receive program funds: | | |(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 |5 points | |corps agrees to supply a stated amount of labor: | | |(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|5 points | |through innovative techniques such as multiple trails sharing a single corridor, or time sharing of trails or trailhead facilities: | | |(l) The specific trail design demonstrates that the project will support mixed-use recreational trail opportunities, either motorized or |3 points | |nonmotorized, through innovative techniques: | | |(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.