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Agenda 02/12/2019 Item #16D 102/12/2019 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve After the Fact grant request to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Recreational Trails Program, funding in the amount of $250,000 to design, permit, and install outdoor fitness stations along the trail at Conner Park. OBJECTIVE: To enhance recreational and wellness opportunities at Conner Park. CONSIDERATIONS: Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Recreation Recreational Trails Program is a competitive program which provides funding by the Federal Highway Administrative (FHWA) for recreational trails for the public pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 260.016 (1)(d). If this grant is awarded, Parks will install six (6) outdoor fitness stations along the trail at Conner Park to increase accessibility and fitness opportunities; both of which are needs expressed from public input in Parks’ 2018 Master Plan. All the fitness stations will have transition ramps to provide universal access and at least three (3) of the stations will include special needs equipment and signage. The grant submission deadline is February 1, 2019. Per Collier County CMA #5330, the Parks & Recreation Division is seeking the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approval to submit this grant application. FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of the trail is estimated to be $250,000. The federal grant program administered by FDEP requires a 20 percent match or $50,000. The funding request is $200,000 with $50,000 local match. Local match funds of $50,000 are available within the Parks Capital Fund (306), Project 80370. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact. ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: This Item was approved by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB), during their January 16th, 2019 meeting. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This Item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board action. -JAB RECOMMENDATION: To approve After the Fact grant request to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Recreational Trails Program, funding in the amount of $250,000 to design, permit, and install outdoor fitness stations along the trail at Conner Park. Prepared By: Carrie Drew, Operations Analyst, Parks & Recreation Division ATTACHMENT(S) 1. Instructions Pages 1-3 of Application (PDF) 2. APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (PDF) 16.D.1 Packet Pg. 752 02/12/2019 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.D.1 Doc ID: 7647 Item Summary: Recommendation to approve After the Fact grant request to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Recreational Trails Program, funding in the amount of $250,000 to design, permit, and install outdoor fitness stations along the trail at Conner Park. Meeting Date: 02/12/2019 Prepared by: Title: – Parks & Recreation Name: Carrie Drew 12/27/2018 8:43 AM Submitted by: Title: Division Director - Parks & Recreation – Parks & Recreation Name: Barry Williams 12/27/2018 8:43 AM Approved By: Review: Parks & Recreation Carrie Drew Additional Reviewer Skipped 12/27/2018 8:42 AM Parks & Recreation Carrie Drew Additional Reviewer Skipped 12/27/2018 8:42 AM Parks & Recreation Jeanine McPherson Additional Reviewer Completed 12/27/2018 3:30 PM Public Services Department Joshua Hammond Level 1 Reviewer Completed 12/31/2018 9:58 AM Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 12/31/2018 10:47 AM Grants Natali Betancur Level 2 Grants Review Completed 12/31/2018 2:06 PM County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 01/15/2019 1:29 PM Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 01/24/2019 11:27 AM County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 01/24/2019 4:25 PM Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 01/24/2019 4:39 PM Office of Management and Budget Susan Usher Additional Reviewer Completed 02/01/2019 10:13 AM Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 02/01/2019 1:22 PM County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 02/04/2019 11:23 AM Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/12/2019 9:00 AM 16.D.1 Packet Pg. 753 ______________________________________________________________________________________ OGT-10 Page 1 of 21 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION PACKAGE INTRODUCTION The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 included the National Recreational Trails Fund Act (NRFTA) which established the National Recreational Trails Funding Program. The National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (NHS Act) amended and revived the NRTFA. The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century amended and provided assured funding for the program and changed the program name to Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The purpose of RTP is to provide funds for projects that provide or maintain recreational trails. A 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. The RTP is administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in coordination with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Grant application proposals are evaluated according to policies and procedures described in Chapter 62S-2, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). This is commonly known as the Recreational Trails Rule. Applicants should familiarize themselves with these policies and procedures. This packet will assist all applicants in preparing and presenting the information needed for DEP to evaluate proposed RTP applications. GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION Please submit the application in a SOFT COVER three prong binder (please, no HARD 3-ring binders). To facilitate the review and scoring process, label or tab all support documents or attachments. We appreciate your cooperation. A request for financial assistance under RTP may be for development or maintenance of recreational trails; purchase of trail construction or maintenance equipment; and if funds are available, for trail education projects. Project proposals may address the following recreational trail interests: •motorized recreation; •nonmotorized recreation; •mixed-use projects (either motorized or nonmotorized); or projects that provide for innovative corridor sharing with motorized and nonmotorized recreation; •construction and maintenance equipment. 16.D.1.a Packet Pg. 754 Attachment: Instructions Pages 1-3 of Application (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) Development projects should consist of the complete or partial development of the project site. Grantees shall have up to two (2) years from the effective date of the project agreement to complete the development project. A development project, when completed, must be a usable recreational trail or a trail facility along a usable recreational trail. Grantees requesting funds to purchase equipment should be prepared to provide proof of insurance, be capable of properly storing and maintaining the equipment, and be familiar with Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program Interim Guidance, and DEP’s Directive 320 as they relate to equipment and surplus property. All equipment purchased with RTP grant funds will be receive a DEP property number. Grantees may use RTP funds to develop trails, trailhead and trailside facilities and related support facilities including parking, rest rooms, access to drinking water, etc. Development projects may also renovate existing trails and facilities in order to provide access for persons with disabilities. MAXIMUM GRANTS FUNDS AN APPLICANT MAY REQUEST FY 2019-2020: Nonmotorized Projects = $400,000, Mixed Use Projects = $500,000, and Motorized Projects = $1,000,000 THE 2019-2020 SUBMISSION CYCLE IS November 12, 2018 through November 30, 2018 RTP program requires that the grantee provide matching funds. Please refer to Chapter 62S-2.071(3), F.A.C. for complete information on match requirements and match types. EVALUATION PROCESS Following DEP staff review of the applications, DEP will notify applicants of any deficiencies. Missing or incomplete documentation will usually constitute a deficiency. Applicants must submit requested deficiency information within fifteen (15) working days from date of deficiency notification. After the deficiency period, the Recreational Trails Advisory Committee ranks all eligible applications in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the Recreational Trails Rule. ______________________________________________________________________________________ OGT-10 Page 2 of 21 16.D.1.a Packet Pg. 755 Attachment: Instructions Pages 1-3 of Application (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) ______________________________________________________________________________________ OGT-10 Page 3 of 21 APPLICATION SUBMISSION INFORMATION Applicants must submit proposals for RTP grants on application form OGT-10. Applications are evaluated on the basis of the information provided by the applicants, except where such data is superseded by official DEP information. Failure by an applicant to present all required application information and documentation may result in the application being declared ineligible for funding consideration. Failure by an applicant to provide accurate information and documentation relating to the evaluation criteria for the proposed project set forth in the RTP Rule may result in a loss of points for the applicant’s competitive score. Applicants must submit four copies (1 original and 3 copies) of the completed application and all supporting documents during the announced submission period of November 12, 2018 through November 30, 2018. Applications must be postmarked NO LATER THAN November 30, 2018, and submitted to: LAUREN E. CRUZ, RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 3800 COMMONWEALTH BOULEVARD, MAIL STATION 585 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-3000 If questions arise while preparing the application, please contact Lauren Cruz at Lauren.Cruz@FloridaDEP.gov or 850-245-2501 Please Note: If you plan to prepare this document by retyping or downloading it to your computer, the language and format used must exactly match this application. This application may be downloaded from the Internet at the Recreational Trails Program webpage: https://floridadep.gov/lands/land-and-recreation- grants/content/recreational-trails-program 16.D.1.a Packet Pg. 756 Attachment: Instructions Pages 1-3 of Application (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) 2019 Recreatonal Trails Grant Program Collier County C,orzrrrrry @ C,"?ffi, Bcrch Parkin c - Conner Park Fitness Trail I t -tt. I' 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 757 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) @FHWA 1" FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECREATIONAL TRAI LS PROGRAM DEP USE ONLY RECEIVED: POSTMARKED: - APPLICATION #: PART I - APPLICANT INFORMATION 1. Name of Applicant or Org anization: Collier County 2. Federal ldentification Number:59-6000558 3. Contact Person Carrie Drew Title Operations Analyst (The contact person is someone who will be in dtect contact with DEP) street Address/p o Box 1 5000 Livingston Rd ' City/State Naples, FL Telephone: ( 239 ; \I I Fax: (_) oGT-10 252-4025 Page 4 ol 21 34109 , Zipcode: e) 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 758 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) E-Mail carried rew@colliercou ntyfl. g ov 4. Type of Applicant (Select One) City or County Government State Agency, Department. , District.- Federal Agency, Department , District: Recognized lndian Tribal Government (projects must be on lands in Floida) Organization * (must be State recognized nonprofit) *Organization as applicant must provide letter of support from land managing agency. Tab as "Exhibit A." I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate. I fufther ceftify lhaf / possess the authority to apply for this grant on behalf of the applicant. Signature of Authorized Representative Date ATTEST CRYSTAL K, KINZEL, CLERK Approved ss to form and lcsrlity BY Assistsnt County Attorncy \P,9.-Nr?l oGT-10 Page 5 of 21 @ 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 759 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) PART II - PROJECT INFORMATION 'l. Name of Project . Conner Park Fitness Trail 2. Project Location (Show on DOT county road maps or USGS 7 y, mtnute quadrangle sheets) Tab as "Exhibit B" StreetAddress: 492 Bluebill Ave City Naples County C ollier Beginning point Ending point 3. Ownership (lf more than one owner, attach a list of owners and their agents along with a map clearly showing the location of each ownership). Site control issues must be resolved by the close of the submission period (February I , 2019). lnclude a boundary map of the project site. Tab as "Exhibit C" lnclude a copy of site control documents (e.9. deed, lease agreement, etc.) Tab as "Exhibit D" Collier County4. Owner: Address Owner's Agent Address.3335 TAMIAMI TR E, STE 101 Naples, FL 34112 pnon"' (239)252-8380 Phone: ( ) U.S. Representative's Name Francis Rooney 19 oGT-10 Page 6 of 2'1 26" 16'20.03"N / 81'49'1 8. 1 7"W 4. U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED: These should be the district in which the proiect site is located. lf you are not sure of the district, contact your local office of the Supervisor of Elections. U.S. House District Number. @ 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 760 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) 5. STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS IN WHICH THE PROJECT IS LOCATED: These should be the district in which the projecl slte is /ocaled. lf you are not sure of the district, contact your local office of the Supervisor of Elections. state senator's *rr" Kathleen Passidomo State Senate District Number 28 State Representative's Name State House District Number: Bob Rommel 106 6. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Briefly describe the proposed projecl. lnclude physical characteristics of the site, such as land resources, vegetation, fish and wildlife, historical. archaeological resources, previous land usage and transpoftation access as wel/ as a description of proposed prqect activities. tf the project is an equipmenl purchase, describe the equipment, how it will be used to benefit recreational trails (include where it will be stored, who will mainlain it, proposed projects for its use and the land managing agency on whose property equipment will be used). The proposed RTP project will enhance the existing trail system at Conner Park. Conner Park is a 4-acre passive recreational site located in northern Collier County. The park includes the trail, flshing facilities and parking in a residential area. ln addition to the use of the trail for fitness activities, the park provides parking and connections to Collier County Beach Access and Delnor-\Mggins Pass State Park. Users of all these parks will be able to take advantage of the improved trail. The total project cost is estimated to be $250,000. The County will provide a cash match of $50,000. The grant and local funding will consist of design, engineering and construction. The project is expected to take 4-6 months to complete. oGT-10 Page 7 of 21 The County is requesting $200,000 in RTP grant funds to construct new fitness/exercise stations along the existang 8-foolwide concrete trail. Each of the 6 stations will include design, permitting and construction of new slabs. installation of equipment and signage. Each area will include transition ramps that provide universal access from the trail. The uniform surfaces of the transitions and slabs will ensure that both able and disabled users can benefit form the enhanced trailside facilities. ln addition, at least 3 of the exercise areas along the trail will include special needs equipment and signage. All six stations will be placed at approximately 1s-foot intervals along the trail and begin at the western portion of the park. (B 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 761 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) PART III - FINANCIAL INFORMATION 1. RTP Funds Requested: 2. Local Funds Available: 1) Cash: 2) ln-Kind. Total Local Funds Available Line A $ 200,000 $ so 000 $ 50.000 3. Total Cost of Proposed Project Sum of lines B and C Line E $ 250,000 Sum of Lines A and D The Total Project Cost (Line E) must equal the grant request (Line A) plus the total loca! funds available (Line D). This figure (Line E) should not total more than $800,000 (non-motorized) or $2,000,000 (motorized) for the purpose of this application. 4. PROJECT COST ESTIMATE: For each element. please indicate if it is a new facility, renovation or maintenance of an exasting facrlity, accessibility improvements, equipment purchase, or trail user education components. Cosfs of planning, permitting and site preparation should be included within the cost of each element (not to exceed 15/o of total project cost). Line B Line C Line D Element Type Quantity Description Estimated Cost New b Fitness/Exercise Equ jpment (lncludes equipment, trail connectton, slab, signage, design, permitting) s250,000 Maintenance Accessibility Equipment Trail User Ed Page 8 of 2'1 (E Renovations oGT-10 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 762 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) PART IV - GENERAL EVALUATION CRITERIA 1. PROJECT TYPE Provide Conceptual Site Plan. Tab as "Exhibit E" Provide Photographs of the Project Area. Submit color. on-site photographs sufficient to depict the physical characteristics of the project area. Tab as "Exhibit F" Provide Location Map and Directions. Submit a detailed street, road or highway map precisely locating the project site. Also, provide clear and concise written diving instructions from the nearest federal or state highway. Tab as "Exhibit G" Construction of new trails on federal, state, county or municipal lands where recreational needs for such construction is shown O D"u"lopment and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages Maintenance and restoration of existing trails Purchase of trail construction or maintenance equipment 2, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN A. The pro.iect 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 and; is included in their Capital lmprovement Plan (ClP) or similar plan during the current year or one of the nexl three (3) fiscal years: (lnclude copies of any necessary documents/ptans which clearly indicate the proposed project. Please highlight proiect name, amount and year.) Tab as "Exhibit H" Yes No B. ls the proposed pro.iect 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. (lnclude copies ofany necessary documents/ptans/resotutions which clearly inclicate the proposed proiect. Please highlight project name, amount and year.) Tab as "Exhibit H" oGT-10 Yes Page 9 of 21 No _o_ _c_ ---oR--- o @ 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 763 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) 3, STATE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PL,AN Explain how the proposed project would address one or more of the issues or goals identified in the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Use the Outdoor Recreation in Florida - 2013 (SCORP). Provide quotations or other appropriate references to justif the correlation. Use a separate sheet if necessary. Tab as "Exhibit l" Please see Exhibit I 4. STATE GREENWAYS AND TRAILS PLAN Explain how the proposed project would address one or more issues or goals as identified in the State's Greenways and Trails Plan. Use the Florida's Greenways and Trails System Plan - 2013-2017. Provide quotations or other appropriate references to iustify the correlation. Use a separate sheet rf necessary. Tab as "Exhibit J" Please see Exhibit J 5. ACCESSIBILITY Describe how the pro.ject facilitates and improves the access and use of trails by persons with disabilities. The prolect is being developed with universal accessibility as one of the main priorities. Three of the fitness stations along the trail will be designed for both able and special needs users. Each area will include the construction of uniform surface slabs that will enable wheelchair access. Transition ramps will provide seamless access from the trail to each station meeting all ADA guidelines. oGT-10 Page 10 of 21 @ 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 764 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) 6. YOUTH CONSERVATION OR SERVICE CORPS The project is supported through 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 Yes No lf "Yes", submit a copy of the written letter of commitment between the applicant and the servlce corps. Witten letter must be executed by the end of fhe submission peiod and quantify the amount of labor in monetary units. Tab as "Exhibit K" 7. CONNECTIVITY AND LINKAGES Describe how the proposed project provides access to or between any of the following (A) Public parks or other recreational Iands or facilities; The project connects Conner Park. The park hosts 158 parking spaces, an open play area, a fishing area and a three-quarter-mile fltness trail, The trail and parking also provides connection to the North Naples Beach Area and Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. A map is provided in Exhibit E. (B) Features or areas of historic, cultural, biological or archaeological significance, Provide copy of letter from Florida Depaftment of State (Tah as *Exhibit L") and/or Florida Natural Areas lnventory (Tab as *Exhibit M"). There are no historic, cultural, biological or archaeological resources. (C) Existing intermodal transportation corridors or trail systems; and/or The project connects to the county's Bicycle and Pedestrian System. users of the system can access the trail and the trailside facilities. A map of the system is provided in Exhibit E. The project is also accessible via the County's public transportation system. Users can travel from throughout the County to use the project via the system. (D) Residential populated areas. The pro.ject site is located within a built urban residential area. Single family housing exists to the south of the project and condos/town homes are situated to the north and east. The residents who live in these area have access to the trail and will directly benefit from the pro.iect. A map of the project and surrounding areas is provided in Exhibit E oGT-10 @ Page 1'l ol 21 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 765 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) 8. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Please indicate which of the following apply (se/ect a/l that apply) An advertised public meeting was held solely for the purpose of discussing the proposed prolect. Attach a copy of proof of publication for the adveftisement. Meeting must be for the SOLE PURPOSE of dlscU ssing the project proposed in the application. The advertisement should indicate that the purpose of the meeting /s fo dlscuss a RTP grant forthis project sffe. Iab as "Exhibit N-l" The project was discussed at a regularly scheduled meeting of the applicant's advisory board responsible for park, recreation and leisure service activities. Provide a copy of the agenda and/or minutes of the advisory board meeting(s) where this projecf was dtscussed. The board must be an appointed group of citizens, such as a parks and recreation advisory board, who would normally review projects similarto the proposed grant appllcaflon. Discussion musttake place at a regularly scheduled meeting. Planning and zoning or similar boards may be used if a parks and recreation advisory board does not exist. CITY OR COUNTY COMMISS'O'VS ARE NOT CONSIDERED ADVISORY BOARDS. Tab as "Exhibit N-2" Public input on the proposed project was obtained through presentations to community organizations, neighborhood associations and/or a written opinion suNey. Provide documentation (agenda, minutes orthank-you letter) showing that presentations regarding this project were made to community organizations or groups OR provide a copy of the survey instrument and a summary of the results and explain how the results relate to the proposed project. Tab as "Exhibit N-3" Yes lf yes, provide map and documentation (letter from U. S. Forest Service) indicating connectivity with a certified portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Tah as "Exhibit O" B. The project is located on or connects with a National Recreation Trail Yes No lf "Yes", provide a map and documentation (letter from the National Park Service) indicating connectivity with a designated National Recreation Trail. Tab as "Exhibit O" B C oGT-10 Page 12 oI 21 lv a 9. NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL OR NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL A. The project is located on or connects with the Florida National Scenic Trail: No @ 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 766 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) 10. STATE OF FLORIDA DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL GREENWAY OR TRAIL The pro,iect is located on or connects with a State of Florida designated greenway or trail Yes No tf "Yes", provide a map and docLtmentation (letter from Office of Greenways and Trails) indicating connectivity. Designation Agreements must be tully executed by end of submission period. Tab as "Exhibit P" ,I1. MATCHING RATIO RTP is a matching grant program. Maximum grant award can account for 80% of total project costs (federal grant amount. grantee's cash and/or in-kind services). Select which matching ratio applies to this prolect. A. 50:50 B. 60:40 C. 80:20 * Federat Agencies: only 95%;" of total proiect cosls may be federal dollars. Please explain the source of funds for remaining 5/o. Source of non-Federal dollars when applicant is Federal Agency 12. MIXED USE PROJECTS A. The specific trail design demonstrates that the project will support recreational trail opportunities fot both motorized and nonmotorzed use through innovative techniques such as multiple trails sharing a single corridor, or tame sharing of trails or trailhead facilities. or other innovative corridor sharing techniques. Yes No lf "Yes", please explain innovative techniques to be employed and address potential user conflicts. Tab as "Exhibit Q" Page 13 of 21oGT-10 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 767 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) B. The specific trail design demonstrates that the projectwill support mixed-use recreational trail opportunities, either motorized or nonmotorized. through innovatrve techniques. Yes No lf "Yes", please explain innovative techniques to be employed and address potential user conflicts. Tab as "Exhibit Q" PART V - SPECIFIC CRITERIA 1. MOTORIZED PROJECTS Only: A. The proposed project will. (select only one) 1. Develop new motorized recreational trails. 2. Repair or restore designated motorized trails impacted by normal use. 3. Develop motorized trail facilities on existing motorized recreational trail corridors B. The project will support compatible recreational trail use for the greatest number of the following: (select ALL that apply) 2. NONMOTORIZED PROJECTS OnlY: A. The proposed pro.lect will: (select only one) 1, Develop nonmotorized recreational trail facilities on new corridors. 2. Develop nonmotorized recreational trail facilities on existing corridors. 3. lmprove or reparr existing nonmotorized recreational trail andior facilities oGT-10 Page 14 ol 21 l-l t. on-Roao Motorcycles I-l z. rulr"rr.in Vehicles l-l s. ott-Higl,way Vehicles (high clearance vehicles) I a. Otn", Motorized Recreational Trail Use. List all -. @ 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 768 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) B. The nonmotorized project will support compatible recreational trail use for the greatest number of the following: (select ALL that apply) V a 3. MOTORIZED AND NONMOTORIZED MIXED-USE PROJECTS Only: A. The motorized/nonmotorized mixed-use project will: (select only one) '1 . Develop new mixed-use trails. 2. Repair or restore designated mixed-use trails impacted by normal use (J 3. Develop mixed-use trail facilities on existing motorized recreational trail corridors. B. The project will support compatible recreational trail use for the greatest number of the following: (select ALL that aPPIY) 1 . Off-Road Motorcycles 2. All-TerrainVehicles 3. Off-Highway Vehicles (high clearance vehicles) G) oGT-'10 Page 15 ol 21 1 . Bicycling 2. Skating 3. Day Hiking 4. Equestrian Activities 5. Fitness Activities 6. Overnight or Long Distance Backpacking 7. Aquatic Activity 8. Other Nonmotorized Recreational Trail Use. List all: j-[ +. Ottrer Motorized Recreational Trail Use. List: -' I s. eicycting 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 769 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) 3(B) Motorized/Nonmotorized Mixed-Use Projects Only, cont. 6. Skating 7. Day Hiking 8. Equestrian Activities 9. Fitness Activities '10. Overnight or Long Distance Backpacking 1 1. Aquatic Activity '12. Other Nonmotorized Recreational Trail Use. List: oGT-10 Page '16 of 21 @ tr tr tr I] E tr 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 770 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) 4. EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS Only: A. The educational trail project will. (select ALL that apply) '1 . improve trail user safety. 2. reduce trail user impacts upon the resources. 3. increase public awareness of traal opportunities 8. Describe the education project in delarl. lnclude in your discussion goals, objectives, methods and materials to be used, time-line. Use separate sheet if necessary. Tah as "Exhibit R" C. List all trail interest groups sponsoring this proposed education projecl. Provide letter of commitment from each sponsoring group. Tab as "Exhibit S" D. Describe the types of trail users targeted bythis proposed education project (e.9., hiking, bicycling, motorcycles, motorized, nonmotorized, etc.). E. Describe the evaluation method which applicant will use to determine the education project's effectiveness. l)se separate sheel lfnecessary Tab as "Exhibit T" oGT-10 Page 17 ol 21 @ 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 771 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) Toble of Contents A B C D E F G H I ) K L M N1 N2 N3 Letter of Support (N/A) USGS Map Boundary Map Site Control Conceptual Site Plan Photographs of Site Location Map/Di rections Capital Improvement Plan SCORP State Greensway & Trails Service Corps rNznl Department of State Letter rrlzn) FNAI Letter rrrrlnl Sole Purpose IVeeting Ad Advisory Board Agenda Documentation of Presentation & 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 772 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) US Topo=USGS It I I +T + --- -f- - --r. a I I I t'l EJ.r4!L.!g i._'tr oi l. I ! =* * *- *-"li' ;: F._ _.=-- :-:.:;-:ii"i f: 1 "t 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 773 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) Connor Parktu y, (ionaur i' Distot i I Connor Park 492 Bluebill Avenue Naples, Florida 34108 Facility: 80 parking spaces 3/4-mile walking lrail open play area fishing area 0 410 820 Sourcor 2OOg Ao.ialt - Collaer County Propcdy Apprar5c. Croated by: Cgllet County Park5 and Recfeltton H:/ACCREDITATION I TORKBOOK 201orclS mapsicounty Parks Roads Property Liner { Bffiffi l I /IIt T I ir:'i ) r RON rr'*. 5 Phone: (239) 353-0404 Hours: 8:00 AM to sundown Feet I @ 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 774 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) ) 008iqq77 oo COLLIER COUXTY Olhis llnilenturP, :xaac lhrs tt'h l- h II I rerr HIY 23 Ptl 2' 22 RECONDEl) dny of MaY , A.D. 1984 , , party of the fi.t DArt and Filli3L"33iiIa,%83*iit33ir:HNi:1"*3lr3l,'Fi"!te:".r'fn ot thc county oi-Eorii6.--- - "i,a al'{ttc of Eloiida' , Dartleg ol the lccond Dart, Im narf atlt, Thot the s[id partv of the flBt psrt, for and in consid€rstlon o, tho rnm ot Ten and 00/L00------ ----Dollon, in hrnd Dald by the s[td patEes of the second plrft, the rocelpt \vhcr€of i! hereby ocknowl' edged, htrth rcrnlred, relerscd lrnd quitclBimed, ltnd by these pr€scnts doth !emh€, relaalo, and qult-clolm unto the snial pelties of thc iccond prrt, and its heirs and slslgflr loF ever, sll th6 eltlte, dght, titlo, lien, aquity, intcrcrt, clnim snd demrnd $'hich the 8aid plrty of the flrlt psrt hf,th ifl snd to the fotlowing describcd lot , piecc , ot parcsl ol lsnd, ritustr, lylng anal being in the County ot , Stote o, Florida to wit i botioon Connels Vanderbilt Beach Estates, Inc., corponuon "$Xfl"'3ta$"&E1t*51?',*9tt^,i'o1o' uro.ruu 4l o0 East Seven l,','.adsosBnents, easement6 I l t E I t I F V tir liI E Eli It tl I 3 [' t, l{ ii ll I' I U t 8 x .d rf6 . Subject to all llens, encumbrances, or restrictions ol record, See Exhibit "A" atlached Taxes for ]984, ColliQr 5o cJ o qj A I e F) J A /' nty fF gsq niTo , iiJb rk @o trlsur unD to iilr.lb the Sums, thereunto belonging or in onyvire app€rtainin claim *hatsoever of the eaid pn;y ofthe first use, henerit snil behool of the p^Itlesj pf ti togeth$i with {llnlngular end sppurJensrce! g. ond sll thdest{tq.tisiht, title,lien, inter.lt rnd pq|1 efirgr in iew or crluity, to the onlv proper a 1&briq rit, its heirs and alrtoi In Bitnega @fterrot, the said partv of the first part has caused these Dre!.nt! to b6 signed in lt! nsfte by its Pr$ident, ond its corporstc aerl tq be affixcd, attclted by lt! secretary the dsy and year above wfittcn, (Corporato Seal ) CONNERS VANDERBILT BEACE ESTATES. Attest: By President.Sig"rc nd Delivcrcd in our Plesence onner, Douglas B Conner, SecretarY J '1. i ![[.roasuaorzeoz Thl. Inrtrumctrt Dr.Dor(rl bY: L @ 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 775 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) Stutp of 3lotiilo, Oountg !f llirl'sboroush I, th6 {rndorslgncd oflicor duly trulho zod to ttrko lrud carlify trckDowlodgmont! ol doodr ln sold strto ond County, horoby ccrti{y that boforo mc ctrmo J. 9l' conner, Jr. and Douglas a. Conner 6s the prerldent ind Socletary oI rth6 CONNERS VANDERBILT BEACH ESTATES ' INC' a corDomtion undor thc lrwB of thc Stdto of Florida i thot lrld porlo !o rppcnrin8 beforc me src the indlvidutrls snd the olficcB sforenEmed of Buid corpoBdoD de' scribcd ln ond ivho cxccuted the foregolng deod; trnd thtrt thon aod ther6 strid lndlvldurh !! soid olflcers ocknowledged bcforo mc thst thc scal sffixod to soid dced ir tho corporoto sesl of'soid corporatloh, thot thair nnmes officitrlly src by theln rcapcclivelv subscrlbod thereto' thst ssid dccd was signed, serlad nnd doliveled !y ssid corDorotion in the preleaco ot ttYo lublcribing rvltne&es pursusnt to lnw, snd that thc somc i! the free act slld deed ol slid corporltion. lMitnp5E my hnndIlhd of{lcial scsl &t ,*t" /4countyof llillsborough ddy ol HEE losaprtsrzaoS tc of ,F ,,"t'/ - 6nd Str , ",le.U.,r"/ R lorida /io' I )G, a\1 ,,itii:; >l\_ttr r -li 1+ $ p o)oa R I g z F o oo o o* L I i ts I I J . 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I "*{1 Exhibit 24 BICYCLE PRIORITY NEEDS D\[/A rc> 2O12 Comprehensive Pathways Plan I Page 74 _l I Gulf of Mexico a {lt @ e-l 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 779 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) -a RTP Project Site t-c c o ll r )' I t 1 l I Gulf of Mexico (o PROXIMITY TO TRANSIT D\l/A Il.) 20l2 Comprehensive Pathways Plan I 6 Page 56 \- -l I t Exhibit 13 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 780 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) 5urroundin Use M Col Bea Acc Co ai ( 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 781 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) Photo r hs &1 Triril (onnectiorr to ( ountl Slst('nl l'rrcitrg \otrlr I')risting Trail Segnx-nt E 'l'r'ir i l scgrttcn l s rt rtr [ ('olul(,('t i ( ]us l';tt' i rtg Sotttltu't'st rl'r'iliI s(tgnr('rtt f il('illg Solrtlr {,rry E rEF - @ 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 782 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) p rq hs .\t'r'iirI Vit'u ol' l'}rslr,t'tt Sogntcrtl ol''l't':tiI -\r'r'i:rl Yicu ol' \\'r'stct'tt St'grrrt'rtt ol''l'l'itil @ r I Y *:,' ,:"r".-BT E J, li;EEEE II.,.E : 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 783 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) RTP Project Site o I o Go gle I )r'i vi lrg I )i xttior rs l'rr rrt t'l';t I I ;t I ritsst't': l. 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The new trailside facilities (fitness stations) will all have new uniform surface areas that provide transitions to the existing paved trail. In addition, at least 3 of the new areas along the trai! will include exercise equipment that has been designed for both able and disabled use. o Goal 2-4: Protect Florida's waters while providing adequate public access The trail provides public access to the water. Users can enjoy the water while exercising and a fishing area along the trail is also provided. The project will further the County's goals of enhancing and protecting public access to the water. Goal 1-2: Emphasize outdoor recreation's impact on health and quality of life The project will enhace outdoor recreation opportunities. The ability of users to use the trail for mulitple forms of exercise will improve health and impactthe communities quality of life. 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 786 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) Stote Gree Plon STATE GREENWAYS AND TRAILS PLAN Collier County Conner Park Fitness Trail Implementation of Statc Grcerwat-s and 'h'ails Plan Goals from l'lorida Greenways rnd Trails Systenr (FGTS) PIan 2013-2017 Goals. Strategies and Objectives: Objcctivc 2.I . I : OGl' rvill provide grccnways und trails assistancc and rcsourccs to communities, organizations antl irdividuals, rvilh cnrphasis on assisting projects and plans lhat advancc and corrplctc F(iTS prioritie'. Objective 2.2.1 : Encouragc local, state and tcdcral programs that plovide funding for greenways and trails to advance the FGTS with emphasis on colrrpleting priorities. Objective 2.4.2: Encourage conrnrunitics. agcncic"s and organizirtions that develop trails to advancc completion offic tiGTS by dirccting lunding arrd rcsoLuccs to priorities and gaps Objective 4.6.1 : Wotk with local -qovcrnmcnts, r-egional planning councils, metropolitan planning organizations, and the Departrncrll of Econornic Opportunity to encourage adoption ofgreenways and trails rI steI plans and conrprehensive plan policies that recognize, support and advance the FGTS. Strategy 4.3: Strengthcn thc linkage bctwecr thc planning and dcvclopment oftrails and transportation to nrutually rdvance prioritics of the I-'GTS Plan alld trnnspofiation plans at statc, regional and local lc\.cls. Objective 4.3. | : Advancc thc 2060 Florida Transponation Plan and thc Future Corridors lnitiative by coordinating thc FGTS u ith thc Florida Dcpartmcnl of'fransportation to provide multimodal transporlation that is satt and accessible fol pcdestrians and bbicyclists. The proposed RTP project will further ntanl of the objectivcs sct forth in the FGTS plan. Specific objective nret are listed ahor e. 'l'he enhancenrent of the exisling trail including the improrcd accessibilin tor all uscrs.'fhe project's connnection to the Countr's Bicycle and Pcdcstrian Plan and to ('ountY and Statc l'rrks also enhanc€ the obj€ctives set for the in thc Plan. A\tt 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 787 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) '1211212018 Parks and Recreahon Pubhc Input Sessiof Connor Park Frtness Trarl I News Releases I Collier County, FL News Releases Parks and Recreation Public Input Session Connor Park Fitness Trail Post Date: 12/10/2018 5:3o PM Noticc <lf Public Meeting Collier County Parks and Recreation Putrlic Input Session Connor Park Fitness Trail Collicr County, Florida Friday, December 14, 2o18 3:30 p.m. - 4:3() p.m. Notice is hereby given that Collier Countr Parks and Recreatior.r will conduct a public input meeting from 3:3o to 4:So p.m., Friday, Decemben4, at the Nolth Collier Regional Park Conferencc Room A, r5ooo Livingston Rd., Naples, Florida 34ro9 to discuss capital improvenrents for the Connor Park Fitness Trail addition. The sole purpose ofthe meeting will be to discuss a $zoo.ooo application fbr a Rails to Trails Program Grant to help finance improvements to the trail thrc,ugh the park. About the public meeting: Two or more members of the Board of County Commissioners may be plesent and tnay participate at the meeting. The subject matter ofthis meeting may be an item ibr discussion and action at a future Board of County Commissioners meeting. All interested parties are invited to attend, and to registcl to speak. All registered public speakers will be limited to three minutes unless permission for additional time is granted b1'the chairman. Collier County Ordinance No. 2o04-o5 requires that all lobbfists shall, before engaging in any lobblng activities (including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of Coun\' Comrnissione rs, an adlisory board or quasi-judicial board), register with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records l)epartment. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or sen'ice tirl effective communication, or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact thc Collier Count)' Facilities Managenrent Division, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail E., Suite ror, Naples, f'lorida ;34rrz. or (239) 252-8lltlo, as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. Such rcasonrble accommodations u'ill be provided at no cost to the individual. For more information, call Peg Ruby at (zgg) 252-4c45. ### &Xlut-::R"tunt tL hltpsJ /w\.v.colliercounM. gov/Home/Components/News/News/39803/1 536 1i1 \9 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 788 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) 16.D.1.bPacket Pg. 789Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant) i ;l NAPLES PATHWAYS COALITION December 12, 2018 Barry Williams, Director Collier County Parks and Recreation 15000 Livingston Road Naples, FL 34109 Dear Mr. Williams: Thank you for presenting your plans for the Connor Park Fitness Trail. Ourorganization supPorts your efforts to secure a Recreational Trails Program grant in the amount of 5200,000. We believe that improvements to the trail will greatly benefit our community. Should I be able to assist you in anyway, please do not hesitate to contract me. Sincerely, Michelle Avola Executive Director Naples Pathways Coalition Phone:239.777 .7718 M ich e lle @ Na plesPathways. o rg @ 16.D.1.b Packet Pg. 790 Attachment: APPLICATION - RTP Trails Grant - Conner Park (CAO signed)v2 (7647 : Conner Park - RTP Trail Grant)