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I I I i I I I I i I I I I I I i I I I January 15, 2002 To: Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners From: Steve Little, Director Parks and Recreation Department CC: Frank Clifton, Cabarrus County Manager John Day, Deputy County Manager RE: Recreational Trails Program Grant for North Cabarrus Park On June 9, 1998, President Bill Clinton signed into law the Transportation Equity Act for the 21 Century (TEA21). Included in TEA21 is language authorizing the Federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The authorized national appropriation for the 2002 RTP is $50,000,000.00. North Carolina's share is projected to be $1.1 million. The intent of the RTP is to help fund trails and trial-related recreational needs at the State level. Funding comes from Federal gas taxes paid on .non-highway fuel used in off-highway vehicles. The State's goal is to.foster cooperative relationships with local government, non-profits, and volunteer groups for long-term development and management of trails in North Carolina. The RTP is a reimbursable_ Grant and is for 1475' of the proposed 6200' of trail development at North Cabarrus Park. The maximum funded amount Applicant Match Total Project Amount $50,000.00 $12,500 $62,500 The 2002 RTP requires the applicant provide 20% of the total project cost. The 20% ($12,500) is appropriated in FY 01-02 budget for North Cabarrus Park trail development. If funded, North Cabarrus Park would have a fully accessible perimeter trail system encompassing the property north of Irish Buffalo Creek. The original master plan did not include a perimeter trail, only trail segments. The proposed trail would enhance the Park by providing a more comprehensive trail system for walkers, joggers, and cyclists.