2007-047 RES-Approving an application for a recreational trails grant through the Texas Parks & Wildlife DepartmentRESOLUTION N0. 2007-047
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
TEXAS, APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A RECREATIONAL
TRAILS GRANT THROUGH THE TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE
DEPARTMENT RECREATION GRANTS BRANCH TO EXTEND THE
TRAIL DE PARIS EAST A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 0.8
MILES; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO
THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department provides funding for
Recreational Trails Grants; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Paris has an opportunity to apply fora $100,000.00 grant to
extend the Trail de Paris east a distance of approximately 0.8 miles from its current
termination at U.S. 271 and Loop 286 Interchange along the old railroad right-of way; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris is desirous of processing a grant
application for the Trail de Paris Extension Project-2008, which is an 80/20 grant with
$100,000.00 to be provided by grant and $25,000.00 to be provided by the City of Paris in the
form of the value of the land which is appraised at $114,000.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble of this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. That an application be made to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for
a Recreational Trails Grant in the amount of $100,000.00, being approximately 80% of the
estimated cost of the Trail de Paris Extension Project-2008, with the City of Paris providing
$25,000 in the form of the value of the land which is appraised at $114,000.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager of the City of Paris, be, and he is hereby appointed
as the Authorized Official of said proj ect and is authorized and directed to execute on behalf
of the City of Paris the application for grant in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 4. That the City Engineer/Public Works Director, be, and he is hereby
appointed as Project Director and is authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the City
ofParis all reports, communications, assurances, and documents necessary forthe completion
of said project.
Section 5. That the Director of Finance, be, and he is hereby authorized and directed
to serve as the Financial Officer for said project and to receive and distribute funds for
purposes of the Trails De Paris Extension Project-2008.
Section 6. That this resolution shall be effective from and after the date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of April, 2007.
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Richard Manning, Mayor
ATTEST:
nice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent c y ty Attorney
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Texas Recreational Trails Fund
RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department) administers the
National Recreational Trails Fund in Texas under the
approval of the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA). This federally funded program receives its
funding from a portion of federal gas taxes paid on
fuel used in non-highway recreational vehicles.
Funds can be spent on both motorized and non-
motorized recreational trail projects.
• Construction of new recreational trails
• Improve existing trails
• Develop trailheads or trailside facilities, and
• Acquire trail corridors.
county to do business in Texas.
Private motorized recreation providers. This
fund is generated by the gasoline tax paid by
off-road motorized trail riders so 30% of
these funds must go toward motorized trail
projects. Historically, we have had difficulty
finding government and non-profit sponsors
for motorized trail projects. To address this
situation, we allow private entities that
provide public off-road motorized
recreational trail opportunities to apply for
grants of up to $40,000 for construction of
public amenities. The following conditions
apply to the proposals received from private
motorized recreation providers.
THIS IS A REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Funding provided by this program is on a cost
reimbursement basis. Project sponsors must
initiate their approved projects with their own funds
and be reimbursed up to 80 percent of allowable
costs after submitting documentation of expenses.
Individual trail grants can range from $4,000 ($5,000
total project cost) to $100,000 ($125,000 total project
cost). Projects will be selected for funding with the
help of the Texas Trails Advisory Board made up of
both motorized and non-motorized trail users.
Selected projects must comply with FHWA funding
requirements and be in accordance with all state and
federal laws, and executive orders. The Texas
Parks and Wildlife Commission will authorize funding
for selected projects based on the recommendations
of the Texas Trails Advisory Board.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FUNDS
Eligible applicants include:
• Cities,
• Counties,
• State agencies (including TPWD state parks
and wildlife management areas)
• Other governmental bodies created under
state law such as river authorities, water
districts, municipal utility districts, or public
school districts,
• Federal land managers,
• Private not for profit organizations (e.g. trail
user groups, conservation clubs, "Friends of
the Park") For purposes of implementing the
Texas Recreational Trails Fund (TRTF),
organizations must be incorporated with the
Secretary of State or must have filed with the
o Site must be open to the general
public at regularly scheduled and
posted days and times.
o Site must have been open to the
public for at least one year prior to
receiving grant funding.
o Grants are to be used for construction
of public amenities such as
parking/staging areas, restrooms,
signing, erosion control, fencing, and
resource assessments/protection.
o Acquisition of land is not permitted.
o A statement from the land owner
indicating that the project is expected
to remain available to the public for at
least 10 years is required. Deed
restrictions or other legally binding
statements of purpose are not
required.
~ Federally funded construction projects
require resource analysis to assure
that construction activities do not
impact cultural (archeological) and
natural (endangered species)
resources prior to construction.
Only one entity will be considered the sponsor of any
proposal. Even though projects are encouraged to
be undertaken as partnerships, the sponsor for the
project will be the one who signs the Project
Agreement, is responsible to account for the costs
incurred, and will receive the reimbursements. If the
land owner is different from the sponsor, application
must include documentation of the owner's
willingness to allow the frail.
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ELIGIBLE PROJECT ACTIVITIES
The following activities are permitted under this trail
funding program.
Construction of new recreational trails on
public (federal, state, county, municipal,
district, etc.) or private lands. To receive
funding for trails on private lands, the sponsor
must obtain a legally binding easement, lease,
or license, satisfactory to TPWD, keeping the
trail open to the public for a minimum of twenty
(20) years.
Acquisition of property by fee simple title when
acquisition cannot be accomplished by
easement. Property acquired under this fund
will be subject to continuing recreational use
provision, Section 6(f)(3) of the Land and
Water Conservation Fund Act.
7. Educational signing to interpret natural and/or
cultural resources or for proper trail etiquette.
Research, development and printing costs of
educationallinterpretive brochures or handouts
are not eligible for reimbursement.
Trail restoration or rehabilitation.
Includes rerouting or repair of areas damaged
by trail use, flooding, or erosion; rehabilitation
of trail tread and facilities that have
deteriorated over time as well as Americans
with Disabilities Act upgrades.
3. Development of trail-side and trail-head
facilities.
Signs and displays
Restrooms
Parking areas
Drinking water (water tanks, fountains,
faucets)
Horse-watering facilities, hitching
posts/corrals
Portable buildings for tool storage
Bike racks
Benches and picnic tables
Fencing or bollards
Facilities that support other recreation
activities (e.g. camping areas, boat
ramps, swimming areas, etc.)
Landscaping
Other Buildings (fee booth, offices, etc.)
4. Provision of features which facilitate access
and use of trails by persons with disabilities.
5. Acquisition of easements or leases for trails or
trail corridors. Easements or other less than
fee simple property interest must be secured
for at least twenty (20) years. A term of less
than 20 years may be allowed for motorized
trail projects, call for further guidance.
8. Environmental mitigation. Provide for
redesign, reconstruction, non-routine
maintenance or relocation to mitigate or
minimize impact to the natural environment.
9. Maintenance of existing recreational trails.
Routine maintenance will receive a lower
priority for funding than new development or
rehabilitation/restoration.
USES NOT PERMITTED WITH TRTF FUNDS
Many of the non-permitted uses are specified in the
federal act. Others have been added to the Texas
program and may be changed in the future as
priorities are revised.
Condemnation of any kind of interest in
property.
2. Adding motorized uses to trails which were
predominantly used by non-motorized trail
users and on which motorized use was either
prohibited or had not occurred, as of May 1,
1991.
3. Spending moneys on private land managed as
a commercial enterprise, A trail project on
private land which charges fees will be
considered a commercial enterprise unless all
revenues from its operation will be used o~ to
offset the costs of its operation and
maintenance (with the exception of grants to
private motorized trail providers. See page i).
4. Spending moneys on trails not open to the
general public. Projects which are restricted to
club members only or which are only open
during scheduled events will not be eligible for
funding.
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5. Requiring a nominal fee for trail use (to help
cover operation and maintenance costs) does
not constitute a trail closed to the general
public.
5. Research and planning. This program is
limited to spending on site-based trail projects
(construction, maintenance, or acquisition).
Some site planning, design, and engineering
specifications can be funded as part of a
project which results in completed trail work on
the ground. Regional plans, jurisdictional
plans, needs assessments, or plans for an
entire park or recreational area are ineligible.
6. Sidewalks or trails that have only a
transportation or access function. Trails must
be of sufficient length to serve the recreational
use for which they are proposed. A path that
only connects facilities in a park will not be
considered a recreation trail.
Number of Projects Per Sponsor
Applicants are encouraged to submit only one project
per application period. The Trails Advisory Board is
sensitive to the geographic distribution of funds and
will rarely recommend funding for more than one
project per sponsor
If a sponsor wishes to submit more than one project,
separate applications should be submitted when
projects are not located at the same site. An
exception to this rule would involve the allowance of
a single application for trail work of a similar nature
on a system of trails in one jurisdiction. For
example, a city may submit one application
proposing to add crushed fines on all the trails in its
area, even though the trails are not connected and
are located at various sites around town.
30%•30%-40% Reserved Funds
7. Administrative costs of the sponsor
LIMITATIONS ON GRANT AWARDS
Size of Awards
The program limits the amount granted to any single
sponsor in one application period to a maximum of
$100,000 (80% of a $125,000 project). The
minimum award per sponsor is $4,000 (80% of a
$5,000 project) in an application period.
Motorized Trail Projects: The Recreational Trails Act
stipulates that 30% of available funds go toward
motorized trail projects. In Texas, we are having
difficulty generating motorized trail projects and have
thus waived the cap for individual projects.
Interested sponsors of motorized trail projects should
contact TPWD at 512!912-7128 for the amount of
funds available.
The federal act mandates that at least 30 percent of
the funds be earmarked for motorized trail
recreation, and at least 30 percent be dedicated to
non-motorized trail recreation. The remaining 40
percent is discretionary for "diversified" trail use. The
Texas Trails Advisory Board will be responsible for
fairly distributing selected projects among these
categories based on information in the application.
Historically in Texas, there has been high demand
for non-motorized project funding and little demand
for motorized project funding.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Match vs. Reimbursable Costs
The following table shows the types of costs that
may be included in a project and which ones are
reimbursable. Donations from the private sector
(land, materials, or labor) may only be attributed to
the sponsor's match. Sponsors may not make a
profit by being reimbursed beyond their out-of-pocket
costs. Private donations which exceed the 20
percent share simply serve to reduce the overall cost
of a project.
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Acquisition of fee title land or easementllease
Service contracts
Direct labor costs (hired workers, current staff,
force account)
Materials (purchased)
Equipment rental
Purchase of trail hand tools and equipment
Design, engineering and architectural services
(not to exceed 10% of total project costs)
Value of currently owned equipment (based on
FEMA rates)
Natural and cultural resource site assessments
(not to exceed 15% of total project costs)
Appraised value of donated land or easement
Value of volunteer labor ($6.20 per hour)
Value of donated materials or contribution of
materials on hand
Value of donated equipment
Any of the reimbursable costs which are paid for
by cash donations or sponsor's
appropriations (to account for the required
20% match)
Projects on Federal Land
The re-authorization of this program in 1998 permits
federal funds, in-kind labor of federal employees,
and the value of federal equipment as match for
TRTF funds up to 95% of the total project cost. The
remaining 5 percent of the project cost must be
provided by non-federal sources, typically through a
partnership arrangement with a local government or
non-profit group. Recreational Trail Grant funds will
still not exceed 80% of the total project cost. If there
are questions about projects involving federal lands
or federal partners, please contact TPWD for
clarification.
Design Standards
Trails and trailhead/trailside facilities should be
attractive to the public and harmonious with the
natural environment. In general, new development
and improvements should be designed to avoid or
minimize harm to the natural setting, accommodate
the number and types of proposed uses, and be
consistent with topographic limitations of the site.
Emphasis should be given to public health, safety,
the natural environment, barrier-free access, and the
protection of recreational and community values of
the area.
Natural and Cultural Resource Review
Projects recommended for funding will be submitted
to the Texas Historical Commission for a cultural
resource review and to TPWD resource staff for a
natural resource review. If these reviews uncover
sensitive resources at a proposed project site, the
project applicant will immediately be notified as to the
situation and what actions are necessary to mitigate
the situation.
The review by the Texas Historical Commission
focuses primarily on whether the project will impact
known archeological sites or if the site's location and
character are likely to contain archeological deposits.
If the site contains, or likely contains, archeological
deposits, a field survey by a qualified archeologist is
usually required.
The review by the TPWD resource staff focuses
primarily on whether the project site has known
existence of animal and/or plant species listed as
threatened or endangered, or habitat to support such
species. If this is the case, a field survey by a
qualified biologist is required and the project's impact
on the listed species is assessed. If the rare species
is federally listed, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
must approve the project for it to proceed. If a site
has not previously undergone natural and cultural
resource survey, we recommend budgeting funds in
the project proposal for surveys of the trail route.
Applicants will be required to remedy all resource
impact concerns prior to initiating work on the
project. Sometimes a simple rerouting of the trail to
avoid sensitive areas will allow a project to proceed,
in other cases the remedy is much more time
consuming and costly. If the remedy costs are too
great (over 15% of total project costs), the sponsors
will have the following options: a) cover the costs of
the mitigation overruns themselves, b) relocate the
project to a more suitable location, or c) withdraw
their application.
Barrier Free Access
Applicants must ensure that support facilities in the
area proposed for TRTF assistance will meet current
barrier-free accessibility standards. i.e. make all
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elements proposed in the project accessible to users
who are physically andlor mentally disabled. All
trailhead parking facilities, trail bridges, and
restrooms developed with grant assistance must be
fully accessible. To the greatest extent possible,
trails intended for use by pedestrians should be
accessible to people using wheelchairs, whether
manual or motorized. Projects in developed areas
should place particular emphasis on accessibility.
Sponsors will need to justify why it is not feasible to
make trails fully accessible.
Sometimes physical limitations of the trail corridor
site do not allow for total accessibility. However, land
managers are encouraged to incorporate accessible
features when they do not negatively impact the
environment. When a sponsor proposes accessible
facilities above and beyond that required by law, it
will make the application more competitive and
increase its potential for funding.
SUBMISSION, REVIEW, AND SELECTION OF
PROJECTS
Project applicants shall submit an original and 12
copies of the Project Application and applicable
support documentation, including one original 7.5
minute U.S.G.S. quad map(s) with the project drawn,
to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,
Recreational Trails Program, 4200 Smith School
Road, Austin, Texas, 78744, postmarked by June
15' of each year.
Review and Evaluation Process
The project applications will be reviewed for
completeness and eligibility prior to the being
reviewed for quality. The Texas Trails Advisory
Board will assist TPWD staff in selecting a slate of
recommended projects to be presented to the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Commission for final selection.
Project applicants will be notified in writing of their
project's selection or disapproval after the
Commission action.
Criteria for Selecting Projects
The Texas Trails Advisory Board and Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department staff will evaluate projects in
terms of their overall quality, ability to serve
recreational needs, cost-effectiveness, benefits,
community support, innovation, geographic scope
and distribution, and accommodation of barrier free
access.
The cost-effectiveness criteria rewards those
projects which accomplish a lot with a little amount of
funding as well as those projects which propose a
greater proportion of basic trail work as opposed to
support facilities, design and engineering. Basic trail
work includes tasks such as trail layout, vegetation
clearing, bridges, work on the trail tread (shaping,
drainage structures, surfacing, steps, and erosion
control), retaining walls, and acquisition of trail
corridor. Trailside and trailhead facilities are
considered support facilities because they are not
providing direct recreation opportunities.
Projects which serve multiple, compatible trail users
will be given priority as will projects undertaken with
partnerships due to their ability to build
constituencies for trail projects.
Projects in which the sponsor is willing to provide
more than the minimum 20% match will also be
given preference depending upon the extent of over-
match committed.
Resubmission
Sponsors whose projects are not selected and
approved for funding may resubmit their proposals
for consideration in the next cycle by notifying TPWD
prior to the deadline which has been set for that
cycle. Sponsors may wish to modify their proposals
to give them a better chance of achieving a higher
ranking. Sponsors must submit 13 total copies of
the application and accompanying materials, even if
resubmitting with no changes.
PUBLIC SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION TO A
PROJECT
Documented public support or opposition to a project
will be considered by the Texas Trails Advisory
Board during the evaluation of projects and
recommendations for funding. Resolutions of
support from local political entities are not required to
submit a project proposal for funding or to receive
funding. However, if opposition to a project arises to
the extent that a political subdivision, within whose
jurisdiction the project falls, passes a resolution
opposing funding of the project, that will be sufficient
cause to not select the project. A resolution of
opposition would also be grounds to rescind funding
for a previously funded project if the resolution is
received prior to the start of construction.
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Reimbursement Procedures
Approved Projects
The grant recipient may only initiate activities to
undertake the approved scope of work after a Project
Agreement is signed. This includes not taking title to
lands or easements that are included in the project
costs. The sponsor will not be reimbursed for project
costs incurred prior to the date of the signed
Agreement. Unlike the Texas Recreation and Parks
Account grants, the TRTF does not allow application
preparation, site design, and other pre-application
costs to be recovered retroactively. For this reason,
applicants need only develop project concepts well
enough to have a reasonable budget.
The Project Agreement is the contract between
TPWD and the sponsor setting forth the approved
work, allowable costs, and the sponsor's
commitment to follow required procedures.
Compliance with Federal and State Requirements
During the application period, sponsors are not being
asked to obtain all the necessary permits and
clearances which the project ultimately will need.
Projects approved to receive federal funds must
meet any number of federal and state requirements.
If selected, sponsors must be prepared to submit
many federal forms; undergo environmental reviews
and possibly prepare mitigation plans; obtain all
permits and permissions; comply with the Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policy Act of 1970 and other acquisition
requirements (if acquisition is involved); follow
required procurement procedures, expect audits, and
supply progress reports. If you are not deterred by
this, we look forward to being your partner in
providing more recreations! trail opportunities!
In general, TPWD will reimburse the sponsor for 80
percent of the project's total cost provided:
(a) The costs are for allowable expenditures
as outlined in the sponsor's application
and approved in the Project Agreement
signed by TPWD and the sponsor, and
(b) Sponsor supplies adequate documentation
that fully accounts for out-of-pocket
expenditures and any donated labor, land,
or materials, and certifies that the
expenditures have been incurred on the
project.
(c) The amount of donated labor, land, or
materials does not exceed 20 percent of
the total project costs.
Sponsors may bill TPWD on an interim basis by
submitting receipts and other documentation of
expenditures and work undertaken provided the sum
of the interim billing totals at least $5,000. If the
entire project cost is below $5,000, only one final
billing will be accepted. After processing the billing,
TPWD will make a payment to the sponsor for 80
percent of the amount submitted. It can take up to
60 days for reimbursement payments to reach
sponsors.
RETENTION AND USE
Property acquired or developed with TRTF
assistance shall be retained and used for public
recreation. Any property so acquired or developed
shall not be wholly or partly converted to other than
public recreation uses without the approval of the
TPWD. Such approval will be given only upon
conditions as TPWD deems necessary to assure the
substitution of other outdoor recreation properties of
at least equal fair market value and of reasonably
equivalent usefulness, quality, and location. An
exception to the requirement for permanent public
recreation use and dedication will only be made for
lease TRPA-assisted properties after the term of
such leases expire. (See "Guidelines for Conversion
of Fund Supported Properties" for more information.)
A. Proposed Uses - Non-recreational uses
anticipated at the time of approval, or for which a
request for conversion will be made subsequent
to project approval, will be subject to the
conditions above.
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Existing Uses -These provisions do not apply
to non-recreational uses being made of an area
or facility at the time the program-assisted
project is approved, when such uses are known
to and approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department and documented in the project
proposal.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Property developed with program assistance shall be
operated and maintained as follows:
A. The property shall be maintained so as to appear
attractive and inviting to the public.
B. Sanitation and sanitary facilities shall be
maintained in accordance with applicable health
standards.
C. Properties shall be kept reasonably safe for
public use.
D. Buildings, roads, trails, and other structures and
improvements shall be kept in reasonable repair
throughout their estimated lifetime to prevent
undue deterioration and to encourage public use.
It is not necessary that assisted
structures/improvements be maintained in
perpetuity. Once assisted improvements/
structures have exceeded their estimated
lifetime, or they are no longer economically
feasible to operate or maintain they may be
demolished, renovated, redeveloped as Iona as
the area remains in public recreation use and
prior Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
approval is received.
E. The facility shall be kept open for public use at
reasonable hours and times of the year,
according to the type of area or facility.
AVAILABIITY TO USERS
A. Non-Discrimination -Property developed with
program assistance shall be open to entry and
use by all persons regardless of age, race, color,
sex, national origin, or handicap who are
otherwise eligible. Discrimination on the basis of
residence, including preferential reservation or
membership systems, is prohibited, except to the
extent that reasonable differences in admission
or other fees may be maintained on the basis of
residence.
B. Reasonable Use Limitations -Participants
may impose reasonable limits on the type and
extent of use of the areas and facilities acquired
or developed with program assistance when
such a limitation is necessary for maintenance or
preservation. Thus, limitations may be imposed
on the number of persons using an area or
facility or the type of users such as hunters only
or hikers only. All limitations shall be in accord
with the applicable grant agreement and
amendments.
CONTACTS
For further information or for questions regarding the
Texas Recreational Trails Fund:
Texas Recreational Trails Program
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, Texas 78744
Telephone (512) 912-7128
Fax (512)707-2742
Web address
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/orants/
Email address rec.grantsna,tpwd.state.tx,us
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Grant Application for Texas Recreational Trails Fund
DUE JUNE 15`
PROJECT NAME
SPONSOR NAME
CITY & COUNTY NAME
1. SPONSORING ENTITY
Contact Person:
(person TPWD may contact for further information)
Title:
Mailing Address
City:
Email Address:
Federal Tax Identification Code:
or 501 (C) (3) or (C) (4) exemption
Area Code &Telephone No: (_
State: Zip Code:
(please include tax number and printout -see page 6)
Fax No.
Authorized Signature Date
To the best of my knowledge and belief, all documentation in this application is true and correct, the application has
been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant, and the applicant agrees to comply with all program rules
and procedures if grant assistance is awarded.
2. INTENDED USES (Check One)
^ Motorized Use ^Non-motorized Use ^ Both
3. TYPES OF USE (Check All That Apply)
^ Bicycling ^ Mountain Bicycling
^ Equestrian ^ Jogging/Running
^ Motorcycles ^ Four-wheel Drive Vehicles
^ Wheelchairs ^ Provisions for Disabilities
4. PROJECT LENGTH
5.
New construction (miles or feet)
Renovation of existing (miles or feet)
^ HikinglWalking
^ Skating/Skateboarding
^ All Terrain Vehicles
^ Other
5. GRANT FUNDS REQUESTED $
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6. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Please provide a clear and concise description of the proposed project in the space below. Include a
description of the trail length, width, surfacing, and configuration (loop, linear, network); trailhead and
trailside amenities. Detail all work to be performed; any right-of way or easements to be acquired; the
relationship between project and any other work planned or existing; partnerships and/or community
involvement; and educational/interpretive aspects of the project. (Limit to 1 page).
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ITEMIZED BUDGET
Provide in the space below an itemized list of all activities to be undertaken and the cost of each
activity. Provide as much detail as possible (consider materials -surfacing, lumber, stones, etc.;
labor - volunteer or paid;. service contracts; equipment/tool rental and/or value of in-house; land
acquisition. Design, engineering, or architectural services may not exceed 10% of the total
project costs; resource surveys/site assessments may not exceed 15%. Sponsor's
administrative costs cannot be included. Please call with questions or for clarification.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Grant Application for Texas Recreational Trails Fund
8. PROJECT COSTS AND REQUESTED FUNDS
Total Itemized Project Costs (from item 7 on previous page) $
Federal Funds Requested (80% or less of above line) $
Local Match Required (at least 20% of top line) $
PROPOSED METHOD OF FINANCING SPONSOR'S SHARE
Please describe in the space below the source of funds, donations, or in-kind contributions that will
makeup the sponsor's match (at least 20%). You may include government appropriations; private
donations of land, easement, cash, labor, materials, and equipment; or in-house labor, equipment,
and materials.
10. MAINTENANCE
In the space below, briefly describe the identified commitment to continued operation and
maintenance of the project. Please indicate who will be responsible for which tasks and who will
finance them.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Grant Application for Texas Recreational Trails Fund
11. PROJECT USE AND BENEFITS
Provide in the space below a brief description of the benefits of the proposed project in terms of the
project's quality, geographic scope, recreational needs that are to be met, and expected amount of
trail use or population to be served.
12. TRAIL CORRIDOR INFORMATION
Describe below the ownership of the trail corridor. If the land is currently in public hands, identify the
name of the public land. If the land is not in the sponsor's ownership, include a statement of
permission to construct trail project from the landowner. If land, easement, or other property interest
will be acquired, describe how this will be accomplished. If acquisition in fee, include a statement of
why easement was not possible.
13. PROJECT LOCATION
A. City:
County:
B. State Legislative District Numbers: (www.senate.state.tx.us Go to SenatorslWho Represents
Me?). Type in the project site address to locate your Texas Senate District, Texas House
Representative District and U.S. Congressional District number. Please print out the page from
your computer that indicates the protect location numbers and attach to this application Do
not leave these three district numbers blank. There can only be one district number for
each of these categories listed below. Please fill incompletely.
1. Texas Senate District No.
2. Texas House Representative District No.
3. Congressional District No.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Grant Application for Texas Recreational Trails Fund
CHECKLIST FOR SUBMISSION
One original and 12 copies of the completed application package must be postmarked by June 15`
and must be submitted to:
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Recreational Trails Program
4200 Smith School Rd.
Austin, Texas 78744
All applications should include the follov~ing supplemental documents:
~. Site map locating the trail for orientation purposes. The trail drawn on a park map or city map will do.
2. A U.S.G.S. topographic map (7.5 minute series) with the trail location drawn an map. We only need
one of these, not 12 copies. An 8.5 x 11 inch copy of the portion of the map on which the project is
located will suffice, but write the name of the quadrangle on the copy.
3. Photographs of the site
4. A legislative district printout (from the (www.senate.state.tx.us website)that corresponds to the sponsor
location district number requested in 13.B of page 5 of this application.
5. A printout of Vendor Account Information (htta://ecoa.caa.state.tx.us/vendor/tosearchl html) for your
business or a printout of your corporation search (htto://ecpa.cpa.state.tx.us/coa/Index html) with a
vendor number that corresponds to the vendor number that is listed on page 1.
If relevant to the specific project:
• Statement of (public or private) land owner's willingness to allow the trail project, if not on sponsor's land
• Statement of property owner's willingness to negotiate for a transfer, if property is proposed for acquisition
• Statement that new trail construction on federal land is consistent with federal agency's land management
plan for the impacted area
Please limit the answers to application questions within the space provided and be concise. Do not
submit applications with binders, covers, or folders as they are removed for review.
04/07/2006 10:45 9035882192 PAGE 02
LaT~rsR or Ttr~ru
z, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I have personally
toured the property located within the corporate limits of
the city of Paris, Lamar County, Texas: ~- called 100'x
~,577~ tract of land asst accusately described as s Dam o!
the previous rsilKay corridor of the Missouri pacific
Railroad Caopsay sad bsiaQ a part of that property drecri~d
in Donative Deed to TLe Greater psrir DevwlOpaeat
rotu~ation, recorded is~ Voitims 196, page 370, Real Property
Records o! Lamar County, Texas, sad coatsiniag a called
10.547 acres o! land.
To the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements of
fact contained in this report and upon which the opinions
herein are based are true and correct, subject to the
assumptions and limiting Conditions explained in this
report.
Employment in and compensation for making this appraisal are
in no way contingent upon the value reported, and I certify
that I have no interest, either present or contemplated, in
the subject property, I have no personal interest or bias
with respect to the subject matter of the appraisal report
or the parties involved.
This appraisal report identifies all the limiting conditions
(imposed by the terms of the assignment or by the
undersigned) affecting the analysis, opinions, and
COnclu5ion9 contained in this report.
The analysis, opinions, and conclusions contained this
report have been developed in accordance with the Code of
Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice
of the Appraisal Foundation and the Uniform Standards of
Professional Appraisal Practice; the use of this report is
subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Foundation
relating to the review by its duly authorized
representatives.
No one other than the undersigned, unless identified herein,
prepared the analysis, opinions, or conclusions concerning
real estate and/or personal property that are set forth in
this appraisal report.
In my opinion the subject property has an indicated current
market value as of Msrch 27, X046, of:
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April 10, 2006
To whom it may concern,
The boys and Girls Club of the Red River
Valley extends the use of our parking lot
located at 4550 Loop 286 S.E for use b the
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Trail d Paris users. We at the Club believe
that the expansion of the trail would be a
great benefit to the citizens and communities
of Paris and Reno and will continue to
support their efforts to improve the
recreational opportunities for our
community, If I can be of any further
assistance in this matter please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Thank You,
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Henry Shaw
Executive Director
The POSTfiV@ Place For Kids
Boys & Girls Club
of the Red River Valley
1530 N.E. First Street
Paris, TX 75460
Tel 903-784-6360
Fax 903-784-0667
Officers
Richard Drake
President
Howard Corriston
Vice President
Board of Directors
Glen Bawcum
Don Bonham
Dr. Thomas Calabria
Roy Lee Castlebury
Larry Click
Cae Cobb
Bubba Coston
Ronnie Cox
Tommy Duncan
Andy Faskin
Curtis Fendley
Felix Gibson
David Glass
Mike Graxiola
Jay Guest
Wayne Harader
Mark Homer
Alex Kozel
Joe Bob Margraves
Russell McCain
Rick McDougall
L. V. Morrow
Pat Murphy
Thomas Quintana
Fred Reese
Jackie Shelton
John Mark Spencer
Gene Stallings
Don Stuckey
Chuck Superville
Freddie Swaim
Carl Wade
Kenneth Webb
Sally Wright
George Young
Executive Director
Henry G. Shew
A Unfted Way Agency
RESOLUTION
GREATER PARIS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
This resolution shall serve as a commitment and endorsement of the Greater Paris Development Foundation to
authorize the Trail de Paris to utilize the former Union Pacific Railroadright-of--way as conveyed to the Foundation
through a Donative Deed by the Union Pacific and placed in the Rail Banking Program through the Rails to Trails
Conservancy approximately one mile from inside Loop 286 to the eastern city limits of the City of Paris and will be
donated to the City of Paris.
WHEREAS, the Trail de Paris has proved to be a tremendous asset to the Paris
community and the County of Lamar for alternative transportation, recreation
and community access; and
WHEREAS, community betterment through transportation, recreation and
health is a primary objective of the Foundation; and
WHEREAS, the Trail de Paris has always fulfilled its obligation and
commitments to provide a quality bike/pedestrian trail for the citizenry of
Lamar County; and
WHEREAS, the extension of the trail utilizing the Union Pacific right-of-way will
make it even more accessible and accommodating to residents and visitors to this
northeast Texas area; and
WHEREAS, the extension of this trail will enhance the quality of life for all area
residents not only as an asset but an attraction for visitors and future residents;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Greater Paris Development
Foundation endorses and supports the Trail de Paris and commits uninhibited
use and access to the Union Pacific Right-Of-Way from inside Loop 286 to the
eastern city limits of the City of Paris, approximately one mile and if the Trail is
selected by the Texas Department of Transportation STEP enhancement for
funding will be donated to the City of Paris,
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 2006.
Ed Ellis, President
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Pat M. Bassano, Secretary
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