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Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: April 18, 2024) |
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62. Department of Environmental Protection |
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62S. Office of the Secretary |
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62S-2. Recreational Trails Program |
1Pursuant to subsection 462S-2.072(7), 5F.A.C., a total point score shall be assigned to each eligible application after an evaluation according to the application criteria which follows:
27(1) Project Type.
30(a) Construction of new trails on federal, state, county or municipal lands where recreational needs for such construction is shown:
5030 points
52(b) Development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages:
6425 points
66(c) Maintenance and restoration of existing trails:
7320 points
75(d) Purchase of trail construction or maintenance equipment:
8315 points
85(2) General Criteria.
88(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 12262S-2.072(4)(b) 123and (d), F.A.C., SCORP, and Section 129253.034, F.S., 131and 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:
16010 points
162or
163is 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:
1965 points
198(b) The project addresses one or more issues or goals as identified in the SCORP:
2135 points
215(c) The project addresses one or more issues or goals as identified in the State’s Greenways and Trails Plan:
2345 points
236(d) The project facilitates the access and use of trails by persons with disabilities:
2505 points
252(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:
2845 points
286(f) The project provides access to or between:
294Public parks or other recreational lands or facilities:
3025 points
304Features or areas of historic, cultural, biological or archaeological significance:
3145 points
316Existing trail systems:
3195 points
321Residential or public thoroughfare:
3255 points
327(g) The applicant obtained public involvement through the following methods:
337Presentation at an advertised public meeting held solely for the discussion of the proposed project:
35215 points
354Presentation at a regularly scheduled meeting of an advisory board, with duties related to park, recreation and leisure service activities:
37410 points
376Presentation to community organizations or neighborhood associations, or taking of written opinion surveys:
3895 points
391(h) Project is located on or connects with a National Scenic Trail or National Recreation Trail:
4073 points
409(i) Project is located on or connects with a State of Florida Designated Greenway or Trail:
4253 points
427(j) Matching Ratio (federal grant amount: grantee’s cash and/or in-kind services)
43850:50
4395 points
44160:40
4423 points
44480:20
4451 point
447(k) The specific trail design demonstrates that the project will support recreational trail opportunities for
462both motorized and nonmotorized use through innovative techniques such as multiple trails sharing a
476single corridor, or time sharing of trails or trailhead facilities:
4865 points
488(l) The specific trail design demonstrates that the project will support mixed-use recreational trail opportunities, either motorized or nonmotorized, through innovative techniques:
5103 points
512(3) Specific Criteria for Motorized Trail Projects.
519(a) The motorized trail project will: (select only one)
528Develop new motorized trails:
53210 points
534Repair or restore designated motorized trails impacted by normal use:
5448 points
546Develop motorized trail facilities on existing motorized recreational trail corridors:
5566 points
558(b) The project will support compatible recreational trail use for the greatest number of the following:
574Off-Road Motorcycles:
5763 points
578All-Terrain Vehicles:
5803 points
582Off-Highway Vehicles (high clearance vehicles):
5873 points
589Other Motorized Recreational Trail Use:
5943 points
596(4) Specific Criteria for Nonmotorized Trail Projects.
603(a) The nonmotorized trail project will: (select only one)
612Develop nonmotorized recreational trail facilities on new corridors:
62010 points
622Develop nonmotorized recreational trail facilities on existing corridors:
6308 points
632Improve or repair existing nonmotorized recreational trail and/or facilities:
6416 points
643(b) The project will support compatible recreational trail use for the greatest number of the following:
659Bicycling:
6603 points
662Skating:
6633 points
665Day Hiking:
6673 points
669Equestrian Activities:
6713 points
673Fitness Activities:
6753 points
677Overnight or Long Distance Backpacking:
6823 points
684Aquatic Activity:
6863 points
688Other Nonmotorized Recreational Trail Use:
6933 points
695(5) Specific Criteria for Motorized and Nonmotorized Mixed-Use Project.
704(a) The motorized/nonmotorized mixed-use project will: (select only one)
713Develop new mixed-use trails:
71710 points
719Repair or restore designated mixed-use trails impacted by normal use:
729Develop mixed-use trail facilities on existing motorized recreational trail corridors:
7396 points
741(b) The project will support compatible recreational trail use for the greatest number of the following:
757Off-Road Motorcycles:
7593 points
761All-Terrain Vehicles:
7633 points
765Off-Highway Vehicles (high clearance vehicles):
7703 points
772Other Motorized Recreational Trail Use:
7773 points
779Bicycling:
7803 points
782Skating:
7833 points
785Day Hiking:
7873 points
789Equestrian Activities:
7913 points
793Fitness Activities:
7953 points
797Overnight or Long Distance Backpacking:
8023 points
804Aquatic Activity:
8063 points
808Other Nonmotorized Recreational Trail Use:
8133 points
815(6) Specific Criteria for Educational Project.
821(a) The educational project will:
826Improve trail user safety:
8303 points
832Reduce trail user impacts upon the resources:
8393 points
841Reduce trail user conflicts:
8453 points
847Increase public awareness of trail opportunities:
8533 points
855(b) The program has well defined goals and objectives:
8646 points
866(c) The program is sponsored by a coalition of at least two trail interest groups:
8818 points
883(d) The program is targeted towards a variety of recreational trail users and potential trail users,
899both motorized and nonmotorized:
9038 points
905(e) The program has a well developed evaluation method:
9146 points
916Specific Authority 918260.016(1)(h) FS. 920Law Implemented –923260.016(1)(d), 924(f), (h), (2)(a)2. FS. History–New 5-1-01.
