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Appendix 2 Methods of Acquisition for Land and Rights-of-Way for Trails The following funding sources and techniques represent the tools available to assist in the implementation of the Comprehensive Trail Plan: City Budgeting Process: The City submits a budget that reflects anticipated costs for a capital facilities plan based in the 5-year program which reflects community needs and priorities. Funding for property acquisition, capital improvements, additional trail maintenance, etc., must be anticipated in this budgeting process. Trail facilities should also be reflected as a priority in the budgets of other city agencies which are involved in the trail development process. Coordination is needed between the City and other agencies to insure full implementation of the non-motorized trail plan. Grants: Several grant programs exist to aid municipalities in park/open space acquisition/development. The primary source of grant funding for non-motorized trails is through the ISTEA (Intermodal Surface Transportation Enhancement Act) Federal grant program. Other sources include the Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation(IAC). Eligible municipalities may receive funding for outdoor recreational facilities through a competitive application process. Municipalities must have an adopted comprehensive park master plan in order to be eligible. Other grant sources include: private foundations, trusts, and charities. Local Improvement District (LID): Local improvement districts are established to provide funds for a specific project. Property owners within the boundaries of the district pay additional assessments to cover development costs which are amortized over a period of time. Assessments on Development: New development causes many changes in the surrounding property values, use patterns, and the ability of existing infrastructure to accommodate increased usage. Road improvements, for example, may be needed to maintain the same level of service that was provided prior to the new development. Assessments are fees imposed on a development to help offset the costs of added infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, and trails. Growth management requires that such facilities be in place before growth occurs, requiring developers, industry and public agencies to plan further ahead, anticipating user fees and assessments to pay for capital improvements. The value of trails as recreational amenities and as alternative travel modes make their inclusion into new development desirable. W:\PLANNING\TRAILS\COMP96.DOC 32