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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 12-11 RTP grant for Bear Basin trail connection McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638 Number AB 12-11 Meeting Date January 19, 2012 AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION  SUBJECT: IDPR Recreational Trails Grant application for Bear Basin Trail connection Department Approvals Initials Originator or Supporter   Mayor / Council     City Manager     Clerk     Treasurer     Community Development     Police department     Public Works     Golf Course    COST IMPACT: $33,640 Parks and Recreation    FUNDING SOURCE: RTP funding; Payette National Forest; Streets Dept.; CIMBA volunteer labor; Parks Dept. staff labor Airport      Library    TIMELINE: Grant due Jan. 27, 2012; project to occur fall, 2012 Information Systems      Grant Coordinator / originator  SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation administers the Recreational Trails Program. This program provides grant funding for motorized and non motorized trails and trail connections. The McCall Pathways Master Plan Draft shows a detached pathway along SH 55 from Zachary Road to Bear Basin as a “Desired Separated Path”. Staff submitted a Right of Way encroachment permit to the Idaho Transportation Department which was approved on 12/27/11. The permit allows for the construction of a detached pathway in the ITD ROW. Project plans will still need approval from ITD prior to construction. The Payette National Forest has committed the use of a trail cat excavator and operator as in-kind match. The Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association has committed volunteer labor to construct the pathway. The Streets Dept. has committed staff and equipment to the project. The Parks and Recreation Department will provide project management and labor. Grant funding is sought for construction materials, equipment rental, and signage.  RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve submission of a Recreational Trails Grant application for funding for the Bear Basin trail connection and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.  RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION  MEETING DATE ACTION  Jan 19, 2012 Council approved as part of the Consent Agenda