Fla. Admin. Code R. 62S-2.073
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:
| (a) Construction of new trails on federal, state, county or municipal lands where recreational needs for such construction is shown: | 30 points |
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| (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 |
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| 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 |
Rulemaking Authority 260.016(1)(h) FS. Law Implemented –260.016(1)(d), (f), (h), (2)(a)2. FS. History–New 5-1-01.