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INTRODUCTION
Your application to participate in the Land and Water Conservation Program for
fiscal year 1985 must be received by Land and Water Conservation, Attention: Mr.
Don West, Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, 1313 Sherman Street,
Room 618, Denver, Colorado 80203, no later than 5:00 p.m. , December 30, 1983.
Prior applications which were not funded and have been returned, must be resub-
mitted for consideration, using the forms and requirements contained herein.
Projects will be reviewed by this Division for adherence to the Grants-in-Aid
Manual , and the policy of the Colorado Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.
The anticipated State's share of the Fund will be allocated by the Board of
Parks and Outdoor Recreation. You will be notified of Board action on your pro-
jects by approximately May, 1984. This notification does not constitute approval
of the project.
Work must not begin on development projects until after final approval has been
granted by the National Park Service, and a completely executed agreement has
been returned to you. Acquisition or land donation projects must not be paid for
or title taken until after approval is granted and the signed contract returned
to you. Failure to comply with the above requirements will void your project.
Acquisition projects including land donations must be appraised according to the
Uniform Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions and the appraisal report approved
by this office prior to a written offer to purchase (see P.L. 91-646, Section 301 ) .
Property owners must be afforded an opportunity to accompany the appraiser during
his inspection of the site and the report should indicate whether or not he did.
Option payments or advance approval to purchase and take title may be granted
under certain urgent conditions if requested and justified in writing. In either
case, contact this office for details. (Telephone: 866-3437)
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT OF 1965
This Federal legislation provides matching funds on a reimbursable basis for up
to 50% of total eligible expenditures for acquisition and development of approved
outdoor recreation projects. Twenty-five percent of the Federal funds allocated
to the state must be available for community projects. Seventy-five percent of
the allocation may be made available for state projects.
UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT OF 1970,
84 STAT. 1894 (1970) PUBLIC LAW 91-646
Under Section 201 , no Federal grants will be approved after July 1 , 1972, for
acquisition projects within a state which will result in the displacement of any
person unless statutes and implementing policies of the project sponsor comply
with Sections 202, 203, 204, and 205 of the Relocation Act. Similarly, Section
305 requires that subsequent to July 1 , 1972, to be eligible for Federal grant
assistance, compliance with Sections 301 , 302, 303, and 304 is necessary. Author-
ized relocation costs are shared 50-50 on a reimbursable basis with the partici -
pant (project sponsor). If property was acquired, with or without Federal assis-
tance, on or after January 2, 1971 , such property is not eligible for Land and
Water Conservation development funds unless assurance can be given that the
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applicant complied with the requirements of this act. (A form for this purpose
is attached. )
AVAILABLE FUNDS
The availability of funds is dependent upon Congress and the passing of the Appro-
priation Bill . Funds, therefore, may not become available until several months
after the beginning of the fiscal year October 1 . A project cannot be approved
until funds are made available by Congress and apportioned to the States by the
U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
SUGGESTED METHODS OF PAYMENT
Construction may begin as soon as you receive a fully executed contract. It is
suggested that you complete your entire project, make final payment, and submit
the final and total expenditure report after which time you will be reimbursed
for 50% of approved total costs after final inspection, contract compliance
review and an audit of expenditures.
Successful applicants must comply with the requirements of the National Park
Service GRANTS-IN-AID MANUAL. It is available on a 3-year subscription basis
from the Superintendent of Documents , U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20204.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
1 . Project must be in the public interests for outdoor recreation and may include
acquisition of land, waters, or long term interest in land and water, or
development of outdoor recreation facilities for individual active participa-
tion to strengthen the health and vitality of the citizens of the United States.
2. Projects must reflect the needs of all ethnic groups within a community as well
as the special needs to accommodate the disadvantaged and disabled. To this
end, the membership of recreation advisory committees or boards must include
a balanced representation of the community to assure compliance with Federal
requirements. Public hearings can aid to give confidence that your project is
truly in the public interest.
3. Projects must be sponsored and submitted by a subdivision of government such as
a town or city, county, recreation district, school district, state agency or
Indian Tribe.
4. For all development projects (except those connected with a land donation) ,
the sponsoring agency must, at the time of project application, either own the
land in fee title or have a 25-year renewable lease which is non-cancellable
at will .
5. The sponsoring agency must have available 100% of the total cost of the pro-
ject. This must be available prior to approval by the Board of Parks and
Outdoor Recreation.
6. Operation and maintenance must be provided for by the sponsoring agency.
7. Playgrounds and outdoor recreation facilities on public school grounds for
joint school/general public use are encouraged provided the facilities are
not part of the normal and usual program and responsibility of educational
institutions. Facilities needed to meet the physical education and athletic
program requirements of a school shall not receive Fund assistance.
8. The sponsoring agency must have developed the plans for its proposed project
to the point where the project scope can be described and reasonable estimates
of the costs made.
To Be Filled Out By Sponsor
HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES QUESTIONNAIRE
A. General
1 . Name of project
2. Sponsor
3. Project location
4. What is the estimated total acreage in the project area?
5. Has a professional cultural resource survey been made?
6. Briefly describe the nature of the project:
B. Buildings and Structures
1 . How many existing buildings and structures are located in the area?
2. How many of these do you estimate to be over 50 years old?
3. How many are slated for:
a. demolition b. relocation c. alteration
C. Geographic Description
From the following list estimate percentage of the physical features, as of this
date, that are located in your proposed project area. (Total should equal 100%)
1 . Water and/or marshland 7. Formal landscape (golf course,
2. Forest park, etc. )
3. Plowed land 8. Buildings and outbuildings
4. Pasture 9. Structures or other
5. Natural ground cover (explain ) facilities
6. Natural ground cover removed 10. Other
(explain)
D. Photographs
Submit a black and white photograph of each building located within the project area
that is more than 50 years old. A photo combining a front and side view is preferred.
E. The undersigned agrees that if construction work uncovers an item or items which may
be of historic or archaeological interest the work will be delayed to notify the
State Historic Preservation Officer so that the Office of the State Archaeologist may
determine the significance of the discovery.
Name
(print or type) (signature)
Title Date
Note: Please complete for all projects and return to this office.
October 1983
Funding for Fiscal Year 1985
PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND
Acquisition L7 Development 0 Federal Matching Assistance Requested -
Land Donation L1750% of Total Project Cost $
Descriptive Name of Project:
(36 space limit for name of project)
1 . For Acquisition Project - Including Land Donations
a. Total area to be acquired: acres. Applicant intends to acquire FEE
SIMPLE L:7, LEASEHOLD L], OTHER (explain) E7, interest in property by
NEGOTIATED PURCHASE E7, EMINENT DOMAIN /-7, LAND DONATION L:7, OTHER
(explain) L:7.
b. Will this acquisition cause displacement of individuals, families, businesses
or farms? YES 0 NO 0 (If yes, refer to PUblic Law 91-646 for legal re-
quirements which may affect project costs, prior to submitting this project
proposal . )
c. Attachments which must be included for acquisition projects are:
2 copies - Plat of area to be acquired showing adjacent land use and the
identification and location of all overhead utility and telephone lines
and any other known outstanding rights, easements and/or interests in the
property which will be held by others after acquisition° If there are none,
then the following statement must be printed on the plat: "There are no
known outstanding rights, easements, or other interests in the property
which are held by others."
2 copies - Acquisition schedule - per Exhibit #4
2. For Development Project:
a. Applicant must have FEE SIMPLE E7, LEASEHOLD £7, OTHER (explain) 0 interest
in land to be developed under this project at the time of project application
(except for those connected with a land donation). (Furnish copy of convey-
ance if other than FEE SIMPLE is held. )
b. Property was acquired PRIOR /-7 to January 2, 1971 , SUBSEQUENT O to
January 1 , 1971 .
c. Attachments which must be included for development projects are:
2 copies - Site plan with the following features:
1 . Project boundaries outlined in red. Except in unusual cases (such as
school district owned property) the project boundary is the same as
the property boundary. The project boundary for school district pro-
perty is the area to be developed. This area must be outlined in red
and the distance, in feet, from the property boundary to the project
boundary indicated.
2. Project name and date of preparation of site plan.
3. Identification and location of all overhead utility and/or telephone
lines and any other known outstanding rights, easements and/or inter-
ests in the property which are held by others. In those cases where
the site plan does not locate and identify easements, etc. , 2 copies
of a property plat or survey map which does locate and identify them
may be submitted in addition to the site plan. If there are none, then
the following statement must be printed on the site plan: "There are
no known outstanding rights, easements, or other interests in the
property which are held by others."
4. Location and identification of all facilities to be installed or
constructed under this project.
2 copies - Floor plan of any buildings to be constructed or renovated
under this project showing use of the floor space.
2 copies - Itemized cost breakdown per Exhibit #3.
3. For ALL Projects:
a. Is there other related Federal assistance on this project previous, pending
or anticipated? YES 0 NO L:7. (Explain if Yes)
b. Applicant share (50% of total ) $ will be financed by LOCAL
APPROPRIATION Q, BONDS Q, SPECIAL TAX LEVIES L:7, LAND DONATION L:7,
OTHER (explain) 1J. (Donated materials or services are not eligible)
(Donations of land may be used as all or a portion of the applicant's share)
c. Is project in designated flood hazard area? YES C7, NO £. Is project
area covered by flood insurance? YES E7, NO Q. Federal regulations
requires flood insurance coverage on certain improvements to be built in a
flood hazard area.
d. Attachments for this project which must be included for all projects are:
(1 ) 2 copies - City map showing geographic location of project.
(2) 2 copies - Environmental assessment per Exhibit #1 .
(3) 2 copies - Program narrative per Exhibit #2.
(4) 1 copy - List of projects in priority order when more than one
project is submitted.
(5) Copies of (a) the appropriate pages of a local or regional planning
document or, (b) resolution from the agencies' executive or governing
board, or (c) a planning statement; any of which will indicate that the
project is a documented priority need at either the State, Regional ,
County or local level in a 3 to 5 year plan or planning statement. A
planning statement outline is provide as Exhibit #5.
(6) 1 copy - Form 1350, Assurance of Compliance, per Exhibit #6.
(7) 1 copy - Statement of Compliance, Public Law 91-646, per Exhibit #7.
ASSURANCE:
As the official designated to represent a Political Subdivision of the State of
Colorado and authorized to act for the Political Subdivision for the purpose of
participating in the Land and Water Conservation Fund program, I recommend that
assistance, in the amount indicated, be made available from Colorado's apportion-
ment from the Fund, when such monies are made available. WE INTEND TO MAKE BIND-
ING COMMITMENTS FOR INITIATION OF ON-SITE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY AND/OR TO COMPLETE
ALL LAND ACQUISITION WITHIN 1 YEAR OF RECEIPT OF THE FULLY EXECUTED LAND & WATER
FUNDING AGREEMENT APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT. THIS POLITICAL SUBDIVISION HAS
AVAILABLE SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO MEET 100% OF THE COST OF THE PROJECT AND THAT ACQUIRED
OR DEVELOPED AREAS WILL BE OPERATED AND MAINTAINED IN PERPETUITY AT ITS EXPENSE FOR
PUBLIC OUTDOOR RECREATION USE.
Signature Title (City Manager, Parks Director,
City or County Clerk, etc. )
Political Subdivision of State of Colorado/Applicant County
Date
NOTE: Attach separate sheet for explanations if necessary.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
(All Projects)
Exhibit #1
Preparation of the Environmental Assessment. In preparing the environmental assess-
ment, the applicant should keep in mind the cumulative impact of the action proposed
and of further related actions which are contemplated. The information submitted
on cumulative impacts should describe the eventual goal and the relationship of the
action proposed in each project. The environmental information must be accompanied
by sufficient maps and details to aid in judging the impact of the proposed action
as well as the relationship of the action to the surrounding land.
Standard Environmental Information. Pertinent information of sufficient scope and
depth must be provided in an environmental assessment so that the impact of the
project can be accurately ascertained and a determination made as to whether an
EIS is needed. Whenever possible, an impact should be quantified (i .e. , number of
trees to be removed, cubic yards of debris to be removed, cubic yards of fill to be
required, etc. ) . For projects with property rights outstanding, the standard en-
vironmental information must be expanded to explain how the outstanding rights are
to be dealt with and how you plan to assure that the environment will not be affected
significantly. The four points to be covered in an environmental assessment are
the following:
1 . Need for the proposal . (including a description of the proposed project) .
This will serve as an introduction, description of the proposed action, state-
ment regarding the need for the proposed action and a description of what the
proposed action is designed to accomplish (i.e., how the proposed action will
fulfill the stated needs). It should include such information as the location
of the project, its scope, when the action is to take place, and, if applicable,
its interrelationship with other Federal , State, or local projects and proposals.
2. Alternatives to the proposed action. (if any) .
3. The environmental impacts of the proposed action. This section will include a
brief and objective statement of the environmental impacts of the proposed action
and a description of those elements of the environment so affected. Topics to
consider include:
- land use (project site and surrounding area)
- fish and wildlife
- vegetation
- geology and soils
- mineral resources
- air and water quality
- water resources/hydrology
- historic/archaeological resources
- transportation/access
- consumption of energy resources
"Impacts" are defined as direct or indirect changes in the existing environment,
whether beneficial or adverse, which are anticipated as a result of the proposed
action or related future actions. To the extent that it applies, the discussion
will include impacts of the action, including environmental damage which could
be caused by users, upon economic, cultural , esthetic, and social conditions as
well as upon the physical and biological environment. Elements on which impacts
are unknown or only partially understood should be indicated. Any off-site im-
pacts, such as increased traffic on neighborhood roads or increased noise levels
to surrounding areas, should be described.
4. A listing of agencies and persons consulted.
YOU MUST RESPOND TO ALL ITEMS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
PROGRAM NARRATIVE (ALL PROJECTS)
Exhibit #2
Brief description of this project:
*Statement as to whether existing overhead electric power or telephone lines will
be buried, screened or relocated (if none on park property - so state):
Intended use of project area and(or facilities: (Schools must include a schedule
of time the facility will be available to the public. Will there be another
agency using this facility during non-school hours, such as a recreation district,
city, adult league, etc.? Q YES 0 NO (explain)
Location of project: (Street address, city, county) (Do not give legal description)
Size of area to be developed by this project (for development projects only) :
Distance to nearest similar facility and indicate whether public or private:
Name, address and telephone number of project director: (Must be employee of
sponsor)
*Mass recreation use areas (such as swimming, picnicking, crowded spectator seat-
ing, play courts, tot lots) shall not be located under electric wires on Fund
assisted areas. Installation of electric wires over any area which has received
Fund assistance without the prior consent of the Division of Parks and Outdoor
Recreation, constitutes conversion to other than outdoor recreation use.
Exhibit #3 - SAMPLE ITEMIZED COST BREAKDOWN (Complete for development projects )
Subdivision of Government (Project Sponsor) : Grand Lake
Project Title: Riverside Campground
Estimated Costs
A. Engineering services, design & drafting $ 5,000
B. Grading
1 . Road - 1 mile, 25 ft. wide, gravel base 12,500
2. Parking lots, 2-15 cars each, gravel 2,000
3. Culvert - cattle guard 500
C. Fence, 6 ft. chain link, 2,000 ft. , park perimeter 5,500
D. Restrooms - double unit, concrete block type with
concrete vault that can be pumped out. Four @
$4,000 each 16,000
E. Water - drinking
1 . Well - electric pump, 5 h.p. , 200 ft. ,
cased well 5,000
2. Pipe and supplies for 4 fountains,
800 ft. 1 " galv. pipe 2,000
F. Picnic tables - steel bottoms, wood tops,
25 @ $38 each 950
G. Litter barrels - painted oil barrels,
25 @ $2 each 50
H. Fire grills - adjustable steel charcoal boxes,
25 @ $20 each 500
TOTAL $50,000
LESS OUR SHARE $25,000
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE $25,000
Operation, maintenance, force account labor and equipment, administrative/
overhead, donated services, labor and materials, are not eligible. The appraised
value of donated land is eligible for matching for the development of that site
or acquisition of land adjacent to the donated land.
It is understood that in the event this project is approved, an official billing
for reimbursement will reflect only those items listed above which is a descrip-
tion of our project. Any deviation from this list of items must first be approved
by amending the project.
Signature, Project Director (must be employee of sponsor Date
ACQUISITION SCHEDULE
Exhibit #4
Complete for Acquisition Projects
Est. Value Total Est.
Est. Value of Existing Value of
Parcel Method of Acquisition Acreage Land/Water Improvements Acquisition
1 . Negotiation Q
Condemnation Q
Donation Q
3. Negotiation Q
Condemnation Q
Donation Q
NOTES: The land to be acquired must be appraised and the report approved by this
office prior to a written offer to purchase. Guidelines for the appraisal report
will be sent to the project sponsor at the time the project is approved. The cost
of the appraisal is not reimbursible under the project. Option payments that later
apply to the cost of the land are eligible as a retroactive cost. A written offer
to purchase must be made to the seller, and a statement of just compensation (a form
will be furnished when appraisal approved by this office) which is not less than
that established by the approved appraisal also must be given to the seller.
P.L. 91-646 applies to the project.
PLANNING STATEMENT OUTLINE
Exhibit #5
A. Existing Recreation Conditions and Needs
1 . Brief inventory/analysis of available supply: private or public
ownership? Community or school managed? Existing cooperative
agreements.
Local Recreation Programs: how they relate to facilities.
Condition of facilities.
Priority needs.
B. Basic Socio-Economic Information
Analysis of high priority needs in relation to population
socio-economic composition.
C. Interdependencies
For what facilities must sponsor depend on other jurisdictions
to provide?
Are other jurisdictions dependent on sponsor' s facilities?
D. Citizen Efforts
Results of available surveys.
Participation of interest groups, citizen groups in the recrea-
tion planning process.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR EXHIBIT #6
ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE
(TITLE VI, (IVA RIGHTS ACT OF 1964)
(hereinafter called "Applicant-Recipient")
IName of Applicant-Recipient)
HEREBY AGREES THAT IT will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) and
all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Department of the Interior Regulation (43 CFR 17) issued
pursuant to that title, to the end that, in accordance with Title VI of that Act and the Regulation, no per-
son in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participa-
tion in. be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity
for which the Applicant-Recipient receives financial assistance from NPS and
Bureau or Office
Hereby Gives Assurance That It will immediately take any measures to effectuate this agreement.
If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance
extended to the Applicant-Recipient by NPS _ . This assurance obligates the
Bureau or Office
Applicant-Recipient, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee for the period during
which the real property or structure is used for a purpose involving the provision of similar services or bene-
fits. If any personal property is so provided, this assurance obligates the Applicant-Recipient for the period
during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance obligates
the Applicant-Recipient for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended to it by
NPS
Bureau or office
THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal grants,
loans, contracts, property discounts or other Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the
Applicant-Recipient, by the bureau or office, including installment payments after such date on account of
arrangements for Federal financial assistance which were approved before such date. The Applicant-Recipient
recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations
and agreements made in this assurance, and that the United States shall reserve the right to seek judicial
enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the Applicant-Recipient, its successors, trans-
ferees, and assignees, and the person or persons whose signature appear below are authorized to sign this
assurance on behalf of the Applicant-Recipient.
DATED APPLICANT-RECIPIENT
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(Presider, Chairman of Boa or Comparable
authorized Official
Don West
Alt. State Liaison- Officer
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STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE EXHIBIT #7
Public Law 91-646
Project Title:
Project Sponsor:
This form pertains to any development project which meet all of the following
conditions:
1 . Yes _ No Project is a development project and Land and Water assis-
tance is being requested.
2. Yes No The land on which development is to take place was acquired
on or after January 2, 1971 .
3. Yes _ No The land on which development is to take place was acquired
without Federal financial assistance.
If the answer to all of the above 3 statements is "yes" then the project sponsor
must provide one of the following, whichever is applicable:
1 . A completed assurance as follows :
I, on behalf of
(Name) (Title)
the assure that
(Project Sponsor)
has complied with the terms
(Project Sponsor)
and intent of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970 (P. L. 91-646) relative to the acquisition of the land
for which development assistance is now being requested.
(Signature)
(Date)
OR
2. A completed certification as follows:
I, on behalf of
(Name) (Title)
the hereby certify, under
(Project Sponsor)
penalty for willful misstatement (18 U.S.C. 1001 )* that the the time of acqui-
sition and last known displacement on the project lands for which this Federal
financial assistance is being sought, no planning has been initiated by this
agency to obtain this financial assistance.
(Signature)
(Date)
* "Whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or
agency of the United States knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals
or covers up any trick, scheme, or device a material fact, or makes any
false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined not
more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. "
(f) All applications for contingency funding pursuant to the Land and Water
Conservation Fund Act of 1965 shall be presented to the Board for review
and endorsement before submission to the federal reviewing authority;
such applications shall be classified as either Emergency, Large in Scope
or Special in Nature and shall be submitted to the Division in accord
with procedures established by the Division Director; Division evaluations
of contingency funding applications may be submitted to the Board for con-
sideration at the discretion of the Director; no project submitted for
contingency funding may be considered for regular Land and Water funding
in the same fiscal year.
ADOPTED by the State Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, 13th September, 1980.
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LWCF PROJECT CRITERIA RATING SYSTEM
Revised 9/13/80
WEIGHT
** = 3 (high) Strongly Agree = 2
* = 2 (moderate) Agree/Yes = 1
= 1 (average) Disagree/No = 0
Strongly Disagree = -1
CRITERIA
Score
SECTION A. COMPATIBILITY WITH SCORP
1 . Is project in general accord with the State Comprehensive Outdoor
Recreation Plan (SCORP)? (a) a high priority regional need; or
(b) identified in general terms in either the 1981 Issue List or (1 to 0)
the 1981 Action Plan Issue List. (Yes or No)
SECTION B. SCORP RELATED FINDINGS
1 . **Project is a documented priority need at either the State,
Regional , County or local level in a 3-5 year plan or planning
statement (documentation must be submitted with application - (3 to 0)
photocopies of pertinent pages will be sufficient). (Yes or No)
2. *Project is a need priority as evidenced through external need
identification sources, such as: newspapers, public meetings,
professional discussions, public requests, etc. (Evidence must (2t5-0-)
be presented.) (Yes or No)
3. Land and Water project is a continuation of a previous project
that met high priority needs. (Yes or No) ( )
4. Project is for enhancement (by providing increased opportunities)
of an existing facility or previous project (including irrigation
or lighting system) that meets high priority needs. (Yes or No) (1 to 0)
5. **Multipurpose/Value Projects (sponsor should list range of
activity opportunities to be provided). Activities should be
consistent with needs identified in local plans or SCORP,
(6 to -3)
No. of Activities Score
6+ SA
4 o 5 A
2or3 D
1 SD
6. *Proposed project is located at a physically feasible site.
Example: It is not appropriate to locate a golf course on a
site that lacks a means for irrigation. (Yes or No) (2 to 0)
Score
7. *A change in factors such as accessibility, land acquisition
and development costs, land use, or the possibility of land
or money donations will cause a more expensive or extensive
project if not funded this FY (documentation must be submitted (2 to 0)
with project application). (Yes or No)
8. *Population density of area to be served by project is:
Density Score
High (Urban/Population of 10,000+) A (4 to 0)
Medium (Urban fringe) A
Low (Rural ) D
9. *The population of the community sponsoring the project is large:
Population Score
100,001+ SA (4 to -2)
50,001 - 100,000 A
25,001 - 50,000 D
0 - 25,000 SD
10. **The project sponsor has never participated in the Land and
Water Conservation Fund Program. (Yes or No) nn)
0
11 . This project site has never received funding from the LWCF
Program. (Yes or No) (1 to 0
12. **Project is ranked as a high priority among projects submitted
by the sponsor (priority list must accompany application).
Priority Score (6 to -3)
1 or single submission SA
2 A
3 D
4 or below SD
13. *The growth rate of the community sponsoring the project is large:
Population Increase (%) Score
8+ High SA (4 to -2)
3 - 7 Moderate A
1 - 3 Low D
0 to - None SD
14. *Project sponsor has a history of financial responsibility.
(Yes or No) (1 to 0)
15. *Project sponsor has a good overall administrative record and
completion time on previously funded projects. (Yes or No) (2 to 0)
16. *Project has water based amenity/recreation value.
Categories Score
100 acres or more, flat water SA (4 to -2)
5-100 acres, flat water, or perennial
stream, creek, or river A
Intermittent stream, creek, or river D
No water element SD
STATE OF COLORADO
BOARD OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
Policy No. III-A-200
Subject: Land and Water Conservation Fund Programs: Revised Policy on
Allocation and Distribution of Monies Received for Colorado
WHEREAS, the Colorado State Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation is responsible
for receipt and expenditure of federal monies allocated to the State of Colorado
pursuant to the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 and administered in
Colorado by the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, for the purpose of in-
creasing recreational opportunities for citizens of and visitors to the State of
Colorado and by means of acquisition and development projects in cooperation with
local political subdivisions and various state divisions, agencies or institutions,
and
WHEREAS, the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation is authorized to enter into
and administer agreements with the United States, or any appropriate agency there-
of, for the planning, acquisition and development of projects involving partici-
pating federal-aid funds on behalf of the state, any county, city or other politi-
cal subdivision if the state or such county, city or other political subdivision
gives necessary assurances to the Division that it has available sufficient funds
to meet its share of the cost of the project and that the acquired or developed
areas will be operated and maintained in perpetuity at its expense for public out-
door recreation use.
NOW, THEREFORE, in order to provide the Division with guidelines for the adminis-
tration of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program, the Board hereby adopts
the following policies:
POLICY #1
Application procedures and requirements for all Land and Water Conservation Fund
applications, for both regular and contingency fund projects, shall be established
by the Division Director.
POLICY #2
Insofar as possible, the Board will allocate Land and Water funds (regular fund
monies) received from the federal government for the State of Colorado, for any
particular year, in the following manner:
(a) Fifty per cent (50%) to locally sponsored project applications and fifty
per cent (50%) to state project proposals;
(b) Local project funds will thereafter be allocated among the five (5) geo-
graphic regions administratively established by the Division (Metropolitan,
Northeast, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest) on the basis of that portion
of the total state population represented by each region; the Board will
assure an accurate and balanced per capita allocation to each region over
any five-year period wherein Land and Water funds are distributed;
(c) Individual local project recipients of Land and Water funds will be selected
by the Board based upon recommendations for priority of applications re-
ceived from the Division Director and upon the independent judgment of Board
members; applications will be evaluated and prioritized based upon the fol-
lowing general criteria:
I. All projects must be consistent with the general needs identified by
the Colorado State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan,
II. Satisfaction of local priority needs and/or regional or state-wide
needs will be preferred,
III. Cost-effectiveness and efficient energy utilization will be preferred,
IV. High-ranking, first-time applicants will be preferred,
V. No general preference will be given to land acquisition proposals
over development projects,
VI. Land and Water funds may be allocated to local sponsors for matching
the appraised value of donations of land, but the value of donated
services, labor, equipment and materials is not eligible for Land
and Water funds on a matching basis,
VII. Force account labor or equipment and local overhead expenses are not
eligible items for Land and Water funding, except that employees or
equipment hired or acquired exclusively for purposes of the project
proposed for funding shall be eligible for funding,
VIII. Trails projects may not receive both state monies for recreational
trails development and federal (Land and Water Fund) matching monies
in the same (federal ) fiscal year,
IX. Eligible phased projects will be evaluated upon the individual merit
of each individually submitted phase,
X. Eligible school district projects may be funded if the applicant
makes a clear demonstration and a binding commitment that acquired
or developed facilities will be used primarily by the general public,
XI. All applications must demonstrate capability for and make binding
commitments for initiation of on-site development activity and com-
pletion of all land acquisition within one (1 ) year of receipt of
executed Land and Water funding agreements;
(d) Detailed criteria for rating and prioritizing local projects will be for-
mally approved by the Board; these detailed criteria shall be employed
by the Division in evaluating local project funding applications and shall
be made available to local sponsors to assist their preparation of project
funding applications;
(e) No major change in the location or scope of projects previously approved
for funding by the Board shall be allowed except upon express approval of
the Board; funds previously allocated to a project may not be transferred
without express approval of the Board;
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• STATE OF COLORADO
Division of Parks& Outdoor Recreation
1313 Sherman Street, Rm. 618
Denver,Colorado 80203 % PARKS
Phone (303)8663437
Richard D.Lamm,
October 1983 Governor
David H.Getches
Executive Director
Ron G.Holliday
Director
Eligible Sponsors Colorado Board of Parks
Colorado State Recreational Trails Program and Outdoor Recreation
Phil Eggleston,
Chairman
Dear Friends: Hubert A.Farbes,Jr.,
Vice Chairman
I am very enthusiastic about a high priority project that we will be Richard S.Bartlett,
submitting for funding to the State Legislature during the upcoming secretary
session. The project is called the Colorado Greenway Project and is MemberRichardeG.Beidleman,
our attempt to re-establish the State Recreational Trails Program Teresa Taylor,
using lottery proceeds. The request amount is $500,000, which will Member
be used as a match to fund local government-sponsored trail projects
that are located within the State Recreational Trail System.
I would welcome any assistance you might have to offer in making
this program a success.
Enclosed is an application form to apply for state assistance. Deadline
for project application is December 31.
Briefly, according to the Recreational Trails System Act of 1971
(CRS 33-42-101 ), specific requirements are as follows:
1. Funding may be made for projects within a 30-mile radius of
population centers of 50,000 or more (see attached map).
2. Projects must be located within the designated state trails
'system.
3. If a development project, sponsors must have fee title to
the land that the project will be located on, or agreements
for less than fee title shall be for terms not less than
25 years.
4. Funds are available to local government sponsors such as:
cities, towns, counties, or a political subdivision of the
state charged by law with and engaged in the administration
of a parks and/or recreation program.
Please feel free to contact Ralph Schell at 866-2669, if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Ron Holliday If
Director
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COLORiwO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE
DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
APPLICATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAMS
1 . County 2. Name & Address of Agency Responsible for Project
Telephone No.
3. Name of Trail :
4. Acquisition Projects - total length and width:
5. Development Projects - land is controlled by:
Fee Simple Q Lease Q Other Q (explain)
6. State Assistance Requested: 50% of Total Money:
7. Specific Location:
8. Description of Project: (please attach paragraph(s) )
9. Project Justification: (please attach paragraph(s) )
10. Trail Map - Q Enclosed Q Will forward when available
11 . Certification:
As the official designated to represent the Political Subdivision of the
State of Colorado and to act for the Political Subdivision for purposes
of the State Trails Program, I recommend that assistance be made avail-
able from the State Trails Fund, when monies are available, in accordance
with the recommended priority. THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TO BE RESPON-
SIBLE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT HAS THE ABILITY AND INTENTION TO FINANCE
ITS SHARE OF THE COSTS.
It is understood that in the event this project is approved, an official
billing for reimbursement will reflect only those items listed which is
a description of our project. Any deviation from this list of items
must first be approved by amending the project.
Signature Title (City Manager, Park Director, Date
Town Clerk, etc. )
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR STATE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM
Development
Submit itemized list of estimated expenditures. Describe fully your
planned development. Example: 10 miles asphalt trail , 8' wide by
4" thick.
$ Estimate g Actual
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Acquisition
An approved appraisal will be required when project is approved to
conform to 69-10-1 C.R.S. 1963 as amended (1971 Perm. Cum. Supp. )
Do not negotiate price until appraisa3 has been approved.
FOR STATE USE ONLY
Designated as State Recreational Trail
Date
Recommended - Trails Committee
Date
Approved
Date
Funds Available
Date
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Colorado Recreational Trails Program
Administration Policies
1. Matching Funds - Projects shall be approved on a 50-50 matching basis.
Sponsors will be reimbursed for 50 percent of all eligible expenses
up to the approved project grant amount. Reimbursement shall occur
after inspection and final approval by the state.
2. Acquisition, Development and Maintenance Projects - Only development
projects shall be eligible for funding.
3. Eligible Trail Types - Construction of motorized and non-motorized
recreational trails shall be eligible for funding consistent with
state statutes.
4. Eligible Projects - A project must be located within a designated first
-phase state recreational trails corridor.
The following is a current list of first phase corridors. Consult
the Non-Motorized Trails Master Plan for specific segments. (Also
see No. 5)
Denver area: South Platte River: Chatfield to Clear Creek
Clear Creek: Golden to Wheatridge
Cherry Creek: Platte River to Cherry Creek Lake
Highline Canal : Cherry Creek to Cherry Hills Village
Ralston Creek: Clear Creek to Ralston Buttes
Sanderson Gulch: Platte River to Kendrick Reservoir
Bear Creek: Platte River to the Hogback
O'Brian Canal : Barr Lake to Platte River
Alameda: Platte River to the Hogback
Chimney Gulch: Golden to Beaver Brook
Farmers Highline (Croke)
Canal Southwest: Standley Lake to Clear Creek
Boulder: Boulder Creek: Valmont Butte to Central Park
South Boulder Creek: Valmont Reservoir to Eldorado Springs
Boulder Mountain Park: Central Park to Eldorado Springs
Longmont: Oligarchy Ditch: St. Vrain Creek to McIntosh Lake
St. Vrain/McIntosh Lake: McIntosh Lake to St. Vrain Creek
Greeley: Poudre River: Farmers to Weld County Municipal Airport
South Platte River: Weld County Municipal Airport to LaSalle
Loveland: Big Thompson/Boyd Lake: Boyd Lake to Boedecker Lake
Louden Ditch: Boedecker Lake to Boyd Lake
Fort Collins: Poudre River: LaPorte to Arrowhead
Foothills: LaPorte to Spring Canyon Dam
Springs Creek: Spring Canyon Dam to Arrowhead
Colorado Monument Creek: Pikeview to Ivywild
Springs: Fountain Creek: Stratton Meadows to Stratmoor Hills
Bear Creek - Garden of the Gods: The Mesa to Stratton Meadows
North Cheyenne Park: Stratton Meadows to North Cheyenne Park
Shooks Run: Pikeview to Stratton Meadows
Pueblo: Arkansas River - Pueblo to Pueblo Reservoir; Pueblo to Baxter
Fountain Creek - Arkansas River to Pueblo City limits north
5. Priority Designation Period - Any trail corridor not currently designated as
a first phase state recreational trail corridor can be submitted for
designation from October 1 through December 30 of each year.
6. Project Period - Project period shall be for two years, commencing with the
completion of a contract agreement between the sponsor and the state.
7. Project Extension - No project extensions shall be made unless they are
specifically approved. If a sponsor fails to complete the project within
.the project period, the state's matching share will be made available to
other projects.
8. Retroactive Funding - Projects that are started before approval has been
granted shall not be funded.
9. Construction Standards - Recommendations contained in the technical assist-
ance document, "Trail Construction Guidelines, Colorado State Recreational
Trails Program," shall be used as guidelines. Specific standards shall not
. be in effect, however, each project will be reviewed to ensure that
appropriate construction techniques are followed.
10. Barriers to the Blind, Elderly and Handicapped - Trails shall not incorporate
barriers to use by blind, elderly and handicapped, unless the terrain is
steep, hazardous or otherwise unsuitable without the addition of unjusti-
fiably expensive special design features.
11 . Allocation Criteria - The attached allocation criteria shall be used to
evaluate the merits of projects submitted. Funding priorities will be
established based on Division staff and State Recreational Trails Com-
mittee recommendations.
Allocation Criteria
Criteria Yes No Value Score
1. Will the opportunity to develop a trail within
this corridor be lost, made more difficult or
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become significantly more expensive if not
completed soon? — — 5
2. Does the proposal connect to a trail that
has already been constructed within the
same corridor? — — 5
3. Does the proposal provide direct access to a
major recreation area? — — 5
4. Does the proposal connect with existing
trails in other corridors? — _ 5
5. Has the trail been properly located? — — 5
6. Does the proposal provide for all non-
motorized uses or demonstrate that unaccom-
modated uses have been adequately provided
for at nearby locations, or that demands
for an unaccommodated use are too low to
justify special efforts? — 3
7. Does the sponsoring agency have a well-
defined plan for the development,
maintenance and management of recreational
trails? -- — 3
8. Has the sponsoring agency demonstrated that
the state trails program is the most appro-
priate source of funding? _ 2
9. Will there be innovative funding techniques
used to help fund this project? — — 2
10. Has the sponsoring agency demonstrated an
attempt (intent) to construct the trail
using innovative techniques, low cost
methods and appropriate construction methods? — — 2
11. Does the proposal provide for use by the
handicapped? — — 1
12. Does the proposal lend itself to commuter
use without sacrificing its primary purpose
of recreational use? — — 1
Colorado Recreational Trails Program
Fundable Facilities
Basic Facilities
Sub-grade preparation X Yes No
Base course X Yes No
Soil Sterilization X Yes _No
Earthwork X Yes No
Concrete Surfacing X Yes No
Asphalt Surfacing x Yes No
Natural Surfacing X Yes No
Culverts X Yes No
Low-water Crossings X Yes No
Gabions X _Yes _No
Retaining Walls X Yes _No
Revegetation X Yes _No
Guard Rails x Yes _No •
Hand Rails X Yes No
Bridges X Yes No
. Yes No
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-Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Support Facilities
Picnic Tables Yes x No
Shelters Yes x No
Landscaping _Yes x No
Restrooms Yes x No
Parking Areas X Yes No
Hitching Rails X Yes No
Bike Rack X Yes No
Water Fountains Yes x No
Fencing X Yes _No
Under and Over-Passes X Yes __No
Signage X Yes _No
Bank Improvement X Yes No
Erosion Control X Yes No
Benches Yes x No
Fire Places _Yes y No
Amphitheaters _Yes x No
Velodromes Yes x No
Riding Arenas _Yes y No
Yes No
Yes _No
Colorado Ron G. Holliday 1313 Sherman Street, #618
Division of Parks Division Director Denver, Colorado 80203
and Outdoor Recreation (303) 866-3437 NPARKSEvvs
t October 31, 1983
g PARKS o C
FROM: Jean Rubin
\f"Rla
Information Specialist
CONTACT: Ralph Schell
866-3437
TO: City Desks and News Editors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hikers and bicyclists will have a major new trail next
October, looping 12 miles from the Platte River to Kendrick
Lake near Bear Creek Dam in Lakewood. Called the Colorado
Greenway Demonstration Project, the trail will be the first of
eight non-motorized loop trails proposed in the metro Denver
area, all linked to the Platte River Greenway.
Planning for the first loop, including arrangements for
funding and construction contracts, is underway now. Actual
construction is scheduled to begin in March. The entire
project will cost an estimated $1 .5 million.
The trail route leads west along the Bear Creek drainage
from the Platte River Greenway to Kipling Street, then north
along the existing Kipling Street Bikeway to Sanderson Gulch,
then back along Sanderson Gulch to the South Platte River
Greenway near Ruby Hill .
The Colorado Greenway Demonstration Project represents the
efforts of a diverse group of individuals and agencies
including Governor Richard D. Lamm, the state legislature, the
state 's Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR) , the
various local governments with jurisdiction along the different
drainages, former State Senator Joe Shoemaker, now chairman of
the Platte River Greenway Foundation, and several other private
foundations.
Governor Lamm, who may be the state ' s best known jogger,
helped arrange initial, private funding of $40,000 through the
Piton Foundation for detailed mapping of the eight proposed
trail loops . The Governor emphasized that one of the loops
would be chosen for construction as soon as possible.
Shoemaker, who had long hoped to expand the Greenway by linking
it to other non-motorized trails running throughout metro
Denver, was willing to coordinate the mapping project .
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Rick Lamoreaux, president of Urban Environments, a firm
that had worked on the original Platte River Greenway
development, implemented the mapping work .
Each of the eight trails plotted had advantages and
disadvantages, but the South Platte River-Bear Creek-Kipling
Street-Sanderson Gulch Loop was selected as the best
demonstration project because various agencies were willing to
cooperate in completing it and because many of its elements
were already "on the ground" or soon would be.
Participating in the project are such agencies and
foundations as the Gates Foundation, the Platte River Greenway
Foundation, the South Suburban Foundation, the Colorado
Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Urban Drainage and
Flood Control District, the cities of Denver, Englewood,
Littleton, Sheridan, Lakewood, Bow Mar, Greenwood Village,
Cherry Hills, Columbine Valley, South Suburban Metropolitan
Recreation and Park District, the Jefferson County Open Space
Program and Arapahoe County.
With Governor Lamm' s backing, the Parks Division formulated
a request for a $330,000 appropriation.
Strong legislative support resulted in prompt approval of
the requested funding.
Ron G. Holliday, DPOR director, said that $300, 000 would be
committed to the Colorado Greenway Demonstration Project to
augment funding from the other agencies and foundations
involved. Senators Ruth Stockton and Joe Winkler, along with
Representatives Bob Leon Kirscht, Elwood Gillis, Wilma Webb and
John Herzog, sponsored the bill for this appropriation.
The trails coordinator, funded by the remainder of the
appropriation-- $30, 000-- will provide guidance for the
development of future trails located throughout the state,
Holliday explained. Senators Ruth Stockton, Joe Winkler and
John Beno sponsored the bill for this appropriation along with
Representatives Bob Leon Kirscht, Elwood Gillis, Wilma Webb and
Phillip Pankey.
As part of next year ' s budget, the Parks Division has
requested $500, 000 for trail construction. That money, if
appropriated, will be used to match trail construction funds
from local governments to build more trails along the Front
Range where trail use is high and trail facilities are
deficient.
"We hope the South Platte trail system is just the start, "
said Holliday. "We hope to develop a network of trails along
the entire Front Range, as designated in the 1981 State
Recreational Trails Plan. "
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The plan identifies major regional trail corridors and sets
priorities on their development . But there has been no state
funding to build the trails since 1977 . "Meanwhile, " Holliday
added, "the population of the Front Range has been growing.
The number of people participating in trail oriented
activities-- running, jogging,hiking, bicycling-- has increased
with that growth. In Colorado such trail related activities
account for more participation days than any other recreation
activity. "
Holliday referred to national standards which recommend 25
miles of trail for hikers and bicyclists per 50, 000
population. "None of the Front Range counties has even half
the amount of trail recommended for these activities, " he said.
"At the moment, people have to drive to find a trail on
which to hike or go bicycling . I hope that sometime in the
future people can do these things much closer to home. Trails
add so much to a community-- and they allow mobility without
energy consumption. The Colorado Greenway Project could make
this a reality in the metro Denver area; it would be nice to
see it occur throughout the state, " Holliday said.
Colorado Greenway
Location: Thirty-mile radius of Project
population centers of 50, 000 or ;;tore' A capital construction project of the
which include: Denver, Colorado Colorado Division of Parks and
Springs, Aurora, Lakewood, Pueblo, Outdoor Recreation
Arvada, Boulder, Fort Collins, Greeley
and Westminster.
Amount Requested: FY 84-85 Budget / .o-\\Request, $500, 000. � =
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Description: State hitching funds for
a $600, 000 trail construction capita standards published by the
demonstration project in the Denver National Recreation and Park
Metropolitan area have been requested Association. The 1981 SCORP
by the governor and approved by the identified the Front Range as having
state legislature. The project is the greatest need for additional
currently underway. The demonstration hiking, bicycling, motorcycling, and
will show that a project of this 4-wheeling facilities.
magnitude involving several local
government jurisdictions, the state, Schedule: The Front Range will be the
and the private sector can he focus of future funding request._.;
accomplished in a one year period other communities throughout the state
through cooperative effort. Ile will alao be included.
demonstration project will be used to
spark future funding for other Funding Sources: Historically, most
cooperative efforts. of the funding for the program has
come from the qtate Ceneral Fund,
The FY 84-85 budget request of $1,026, 593; $300, 000 from the
$500, 000 is the first funding request, division's share cf lottery proceeds;
after the demonstration project, to and $150, 000 has come from the federal
continue funding the Colorado Greenway Land and Watar Conservation Fund.
Project. It will provide state Future funding requests will be for
matching funds to local units of the state's share of lottery revenue.
government for construction of trail
systems within the state recreational Benefits: According to a 1980 SCORP
trails system. Local governments must survey, trail-related activities have
provide matching funds for trail more participants than most other
construction, and must also agree to activities. Running, jogging, hiking,
operate, maintain and patrol completed and bicycling have increased
trails within their jurisdiction. significantly in recent years. This
project will provide the much-needed
The State Recreational Trails Program facilities to accommodate this growth.
was established in 1971 by the state
legislature. Since that time Perspective: The Colorado Greenway
$1,476, 593 has been appropriated for Project is one of several which make
trail corridor acquisition and up DPOR's capital construction request
development. for FY 84-85. The request will total
$5. 5 million. Other projects included
Justification: Colorado currently has in the request are the Boyd Lake
a shortage of trail facilities, Development Project; Roxborough State
especially in urban areas. The Park Acquisition; the Mueller Ranch
shortage has been identified in the Appraisal and Title Search; Castlewood
State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Canyon State Park Development; and
Plan (SCORP) and by a comparison of Controlled Maintenance and Facility
existing trail facilities with per Improvements.
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