62S-2.070. Definitions

The terms used in this part are defined as follows:

(1) “Cash” means money paid by a grantee to purchase goods and services from private and independent sources for accomplishment of a Recreational Trails Program project. In-kind service costs are not considered cash.

(2) “Capital Improvement Plan” means that portion of an applicant’s adopted local comprehensive plan which indicates a schedule of capital improvement projects, including estimated costs and target dates for completion.

(3) “Corridor” means an area of real property suitable for development as a recreational trail.

(4) “Designated Greenway or Trail” means those greenways and trails designated as part of the Florida Greenways and Trails System pursuant to Chapter 62S-1, F.A.C.

(5) “Development” means the act of physically improving an outdoor recreation area, trail facility or project site to increase its ability or capacity to serve as a public outdoor recreation trail.

(6) “Equipment” means tangible, nonexpendable, personal property having a useful life of more than one year and an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit and used specifically for trail construction or maintenance.

(7) “FDOT” means the Florida Department of Transportation.

(8) “Facility” means a component which provides or assists in providing outdoor recreation trail opportunities.

(9) “FHWA” means the Federal Highway Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

(10) “Fiscal Year” means the State fiscal year, July 1 – June 30.

(11) “Funding Cycle” means the interval of time between the start of a RTP application submission period and the allocation of project funds by DEP.

(12) “Grantee” means an eligible entity receiving RTP funds pursuant to an approved RTP application.

(13) “Greenways and Trails Plan” means the document entitled “Connecting Florida’s Communities with Greenways and Trails.”

(14) “Guidance” means the FHWA Recreational Trails Program Interim Guidance Manual, dated April 1, 1999. The manual is available from the Department’s Office of Greenways and Trails, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, [phone].

(15) “In-kind Service Costs” means in-house expenses incurred by a grantee for labor or materials, or use of grantee-owned and maintained equipment for accomplishment of an approved RTP project.

(16) “Local Government Comprehensive Plan” means a plan adopted pursuant to Chapter 163, F.S.

(17) “Match” means the provision of cash or in-kind service costs in the ratio required by this rule to be added to RTP funds by the grantee for the project cost.

(18) “Motorized Trail” means a trail specifically for off-road recreational motorized vehicular activities, including all-terrain vehicle riding, motorcycling, use of off-road light trucks, e-bikes, or other off-road motorized vehicles.

(19) “Mixed-Use Trail” means a trail or corridor designated for more than one use, including motorized or nonmotorized uses.

(20) “Needs” means a deficiency in or a necessity to carry out a predetermined level of recreational trail service.

(21) “NEPA” means the National Environmental Policy Act.

(22) “New Construction” means building of new facilities not previously in existence.

(23) “Nonmotorized Trail” means a trail designated for foot, bicycle, canoe/kayak, equestrian traffic, or other nonmotorized uses.

(24) “Office of Greenways and Trails” means the Office of Greenways and Trails of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

(25) “Open Space” means an outdoor area the purpose of which is to provide a source of recreation and contribute to environmental harmony through the enrichment of flora, fauna and geological, cultural, or historic features.

(26) “PD&E” means the Project Development and Environment Process developed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to serve as a guide for compliance with state and federal environmental policy.

(27) “Plan” means the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, Local Government Comprehensive Plan or Land Management Plan, adopted under Section 253.034, F.S.

(28) “Pre-agreement Expenses” means expenses incurred by a grantee for accomplishment of an eligible RTP project prior to full execution of a project agreement.

(29) “Priority List” means a list that contains all eligible applications which will meet or exceed the minimum point score as required by subsection 62S-2.072(6), F.A.C.

(30) “Program” means the Recreational Trails Program.

(31) “Program Amount” means the amount of RTP funds allocated by the FHWA for the fiscal year.

(32) “Project” means the planned undertaking in which all actions or activities have a clear-cut identity and a well-defined, common outdoor recreation objective that has been planned to the point of definite implementation.

(33) “Project Agreement” means an executed contract between the Department and a grantee setting forth mutual obligations regarding an approved RTP project.

(34) “Project Cost” means the total amount of a RTP grant award and required match.

(35) “Project Element” means an identified facility within a project.

(36) “Project Period” means the period of time set forth in a project agreement during which eligible project costs may be incurred and charged to the grant.

(37) “Project Site” means the specific land area as specifically identified by a survey and a legal description, for which RTP funds are used.

(38) “Real Property” means land and improvements attached or affixed to the land.

(39) “Recreational Trail” means a thoroughfare or track across land or water, used for recreational purposes such as bicycling, day hiking, equestrian activities, jogging or similar fitness activities, trail biking, overnight and long distance backpacking, roller skating, in-line skating, running, aquatic or water activity and vehicular travel by motorcycle, four-wheel drive, all terrain off-road vehicles or dune buggies.

(40) “RTP” means the Recreational Trails Program.

(41) “RTP Advisory Committee” means a committee established by the Florida Greenways and Trails Council appointed pursuant to Section 260.0142(5), F.S., for the purpose of developing the RTP Priority List.

(42) “Renovation” means repair, replacement, or restoration of a trail or trail facilities to an improved condition suitable for public use, which trail and/or facilities have deteriorated due to visitor use to the point where their usefulness is impaired.

(43) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

(44) “SCORP” means the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan for the State of Florida prepared under Section 375.021, F.S. A copy of the SCORP may be obtained from the Office of Park Planning, Division of Recreation and Parks, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 525, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000.

(45) “TEA-21” means the federal Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, (Pub. L. 105-178, June 9, 1998, as amended by Pub. L. 105-206).

(46) “Qualified Youth Conservation or Service Corps” means the Urban Youth Corps established under 42 U.S.C. 12656 or a qualified full-time, year-round youth corps program or full-time summer youth corps program as defined in 42 U.S.C. 12572.

Specific Authority 260.016(1)(h) FS. Law Implemented 260.016(1)(d), (f), (h), (2)(a)2. FS. History–New 5-1-01.