Florida Administrative Code
62 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
62S - Office of the Secretary
Chapter 62S-2 - RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM
Section 62S-2.073 - Evaluation Criteria

(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