Pursuant to subsection 62S-2.072(7), F.A.C., a total point score shall be assigned to each eligible application after an evaluation according to the application criteria which follows:
    (1) Project Type.
    (a) Construction of new trails on federal, state, county or municipal lands where recreational needs for such construction is shown:
30 points
    (b) Development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages:
25 points
    (c) Maintenance and restoration of existing trails:
20 points
    (d) Purchase of trail construction or maintenance equipment:
15 points
    (2) General Criteria.

    (a) The project 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 such as those referenced in paragraphs 62S-2.072(4)(b) and (d), F.A.C., SCORP, and Florida Statutes § 253.034, and other similar plans and; is included in their Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) or similar plan during the current year or one of the next three (3) fiscal years:

10 points
or

is 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:
5 points
    (b) The project addresses one or more issues or goals as identified in the SCORP:
5 points
    (c) The project addresses one or more issues or goals as identified in the State’s Greenways and Trails Plan:
5 points
    (d) The project facilitates the access and use of trails by persons with disabilities:
5 points
    (e) The project includes 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:
5 points
    (f) The project provides access to or between:

Public parks or other recreational lands or facilities:
5 points
Features or areas of historic, cultural, biological or archaeological significance:
5 points
Existing trail systems:
5 points
Residential or public thoroughfare:
5 points
    (g) The applicant obtained public involvement through the following methods:

Presentation at an advertised public meeting held solely for the discussion of the proposed project:
15 points
Presentation at a regularly scheduled meeting of an advisory board, with duties related to park, recreation and leisure service activities:
10 points
Presentation to community organizations or neighborhood associations, or taking of written opinion surveys:
5 points
    (h) Project is located on or connects with a National Scenic Trail or National Recreation Trail:
3 points
    (i) Project is located on or connects with a State of Florida Designated Greenway or Trail:
3 points
    (j) Matching Ratio (federal grant amount: grantee’s cash and/or in-kind services)

50:50
5 points
60:40
3 points
80:20
1 point
    (k) The specific trail design demonstrates that the project will support recreational trail opportunities for both motorized and nonmotorized use through innovative techniques such as multiple trails sharing a single corridor, or time sharing of trails or trailhead facilities:
5 points
    (l) The specific trail design demonstrates that the project will support mixed-use recreational trail opportunities, either motorized or nonmotorized, through innovative techniques:
3 points
    (3) Specific Criteria for Motorized Trail Projects.

    (a) The motorized trail project will: (select only one)

Develop new motorized trails:
10 points
Repair or restore designated motorized trails impacted by normal use:
8 points
Develop motorized trail facilities on existing motorized recreational trail corridors:
6 points
    (b) The project will support compatible recreational trail use for the greatest number of the following:

Off-Road Motorcycles:
3 points
All-Terrain Vehicles:
3 points
Off-Highway Vehicles (high clearance vehicles):
3 points
Other Motorized Recreational Trail Use:
3 points
    (4) Specific Criteria for Nonmotorized Trail Projects.

    (a) The nonmotorized trail project will: (select only one)

Develop nonmotorized recreational trail facilities on new corridors:
10 points
Develop nonmotorized recreational trail facilities on existing corridors:
8 points
Improve or repair existing nonmotorized recreational trail and/or facilities:
6 points
    (b) The project will support compatible recreational trail use for the greatest number of the following:

Bicycling:
3 points
Skating:
3 points
Day Hiking:
3 points
Equestrian Activities:
3 points
Fitness Activities:
3 points
Overnight or Long Distance Backpacking:
3 points
Aquatic Activity:
3 points
Other Nonmotorized Recreational Trail Use:
3 points
    (5) Specific Criteria for Motorized and Nonmotorized Mixed-Use Project.

    (a) The motorized/nonmotorized mixed-use project will: (select only one)

Develop new mixed-use trails:
10 points
Repair or restore designated mixed-use trails impacted by normal use:

Develop mixed-use trail facilities on existing motorized recreational trail corridors:
6 points
    (b) The project will support compatible recreational trail use for the greatest number of the following:

Off-Road Motorcycles:
3 points
All-Terrain Vehicles:
3 points
Off-Highway Vehicles (high clearance vehicles):
3 points
Other Motorized Recreational Trail Use:
3 points
Bicycling:
3 points
Skating:
3 points
Day Hiking:
3 points
Equestrian Activities:
3 points
Fitness Activities:
3 points
Overnight or Long Distance Backpacking:
3 points
Aquatic Activity:
3 points
Other Nonmotorized Recreational Trail Use:
3 points
    (6) Specific Criteria for Educational Project.

    (a) The educational project will:

Improve trail user safety:
3 points
Reduce trail user impacts upon the resources:
3 points
Reduce trail user conflicts:
3 points
Increase public awareness of trail opportunities:
3 points
    (b) The program has well defined goals and objectives:
6 points
    (c) The program is sponsored by a coalition of at least two trail interest groups:
8 points
    (d) The program is targeted towards a variety of recreational trail users and potential trail users, both motorized and nonmotorized:
8 points
    (e) The program has a well developed evaluation method:
6 points
Rulemaking Authority 260.016(1)(h) FS. Law Implemented -260.016(1)(d), (f), (h), (2)(a)2. FS. History-New 5-1-01.