`, ~ COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT. MADE BY: Commissioner Williams OFFICE: Precinct Two MEETING DATE: October 12, 2009 TIME PREFERRED: SUBJECT: Consider, discuss and take appropriate action to seek grant funding from state and federal agencies for elements of Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center Master Plan. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) NAME OF PERSON(S) ADDRESSING COURT: Commissioner Williams. ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 5 minutes IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE: Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday. 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' HHO U FN . ma _.. ~ ..,........ y -a --~ ~ ~i e!*\ ~Q United States Department of Agriculture -Rural and Community Development Page 1 of 2 USDA ~ United States Dep~lrtmer/t of Agriculture C. . F~ r 4 ~ :. tti..~.~ ~ta) - 1,' ..h~+_~.te r• ilMi~'Sf., ~ > ~ ~ :. - - i~ r. _.. ~ q~1,^CY,. ST,'i ,. ,'~`~yY ~'~~ w~, ; "'F"I You are here: Home /Rural and Community Development _...... _.... _. _. ~~'a0 _ ~ 1, / ', All USDA '_ ,' Advanced .4earch ~yy~~arch Tips IP.lik r ' Login Customize ~ NEq,w User ~r~,: lniorrnaiioii f-ur_. -~:9 ~I I~. ~ r. Agriculture Education 3nd~utre2ch ~, t> Fuad and,~IVlritipn :~ t~ taws and,Regutarions '~ ' ~ Marketing and,Trade' t~ tJalural Resources and E-nvironment r research and 5clenge: ~~. _ ,~.. b Ttavel and Ag~rgdfign c t~SDA Emplgye¢ ^ ~ Sa~Cas = <~ ~r. ~, ~~I SpotElghig Home Financing in Rural Areas USDA provides homeownership opportunities to rural Americans, as well as programs for home renovation and repair. 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Grants are authorized on a graduated scale. Applicants located in small communities with low populations and low Application incomes will receive a higher percentage of grants. Processi_g Grants are available to public entities such as municipalities, counties, Organizations and special-purpose districts, as well as non-profit corporations and . Interested in tribal governments. Grants In addition, applicants must have the legal authority necessary for construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed facility and also be unable to obtain needed funds from commercial sources at reasonable rates and terms. Fund Uses top Grant funds may be used to assist in the development of essential community facilities. Grant funds can be used to construct, enlarge, or improve community facilities for health care, public safety, and community and public services. This can include the purchase of equipment required for a facility's operation. A grant may be made in combination with other CF financial assistance such as a direct or guaranteed loan, applicant contributions, or loans and grants from other sources. For examples of essential community facilities click here. The Community Facilities Grant Program is typically used to fund projects under special initiatives, such as Native American community development efforts; child care centers linked with the Federal government's Welfare-to- http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/cf/brief cp_grant.htm 10/06/2009 Community Facilities Grant Program Page 2 of 3 Work initiative; Federally-designated Enterprise and Champion Communities, and the Northwest Economic Adjustment Initiative area. Maximum Grant top The amount of grant assistance for project costs depends upon the median household income and the population in the community where the project is located and the availability of grant funds. In most instances, projects which receive grant assistance have a high priority and are highly leveraged with other loan and grant awards. Grant assistance may be available for up to 75% of project costs. Grant funding limitations are based on population and income, economic feasibility, and availability of funds. Projects will be selected based on a priority point system. Projects that will receive priority are those that: ^Serve small communities -with the highest priority going to projects located in a community with a population of 5,000 or less. ^Serve low-income communities -with the highest priority going to projects serving communities with median household incomes below the higher of the poverty line or 60% of the S#ate non-metropolitan median household income. ^Provide healthcare, public safety, or public and community services Limitations top Grant funds cannot be used to: ®Pay any annual recurring costs, including purchases or rentals that are generally considered to be operating and maintenance expenses ^Construct or repair electric generating plants, electric transmission lines, or gas distribution lines to provide services for commercial sale ^Pay costs to construct facilities to be used for commercial rental where the applicant has no control over tenants and services offered ^Construct facilities primarily for the purpose of housing State, Federal orquasi-Federal agencies ^Finance recreational facilities or community antenna television services or facilities Application Processing top Applications are filed with the USDA Rural Development field offices. Rural Development staff will be glad to discuss a community's needs and the services available from Rural Development and sister agencies within USDA. Detailed information and applications for http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/cf/brief cp_grant.htm 10/06/2009 Community Facilities Grant Program Page 3 of 3 financial assistance are available through Rural Development State Offices. HCFP Home Administrator's Corner Contacts C_v_il_Ri~hts FAQs Feedback Briefin Room Re ulations RCDI http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/cflbrief cp_grant.htm 10/06/2009 TPWD: TRPA Grants Page 1 of 7 HOME ~ ~ Print Friendly . Regulations Publications Outdoor Learning Kids Game Warden Grants Get Involved Shop FAQ Calendar Es~ oano! Life's Better Outside®I Fishing 8~ Boating I State Parks 8~ Destinations I Hunting 8 Wildlife I Land 8~ Water Doing Business I Search CO ~;- Sign ~ for e-mail updates ,p ennf~r~F~Fh Grants 8. Assistance Links: Recreation Grants: • Land A_cquisiti_on, & Park Development Grants • C0-0P_Grants • Trail Grants • Boatin4 Access Grants • Boat Sew_ag_e Pumpout Grants • LWCF Grants Local Park Grants Manual: • Loc...al__Park._Grants Manual (word i MB) .......... • Local Park Grants Md~lUal Jr(.PDF 489.2 KB) Quarterly Status Report Form (land acquisition & park development) Recreation Grants: • Qua.rterly_S_.tatus Report (Word 121.5 KB) Local Sponsor Self Inspection Form • Local__Sp_onsorSelf in_pection Form Z(WOrd 66:5 KB) CO-OP Forms (programs & services only) for: • CO-OP Quarterly Status Resort ~-(WOrd 293.5 KB) ................... • CO-OP Final Report ~r(WOrd 278 KB) • CO-OP Evaluation 1(WOrd 275 KB) Wildlife Grants: • Landowner Incentive Program ce..F:.... c Recreation Grant Programs Information on Available TPWD Grants Special Call Grant Type Annual Application Award Deadlines Limit Application Deadline Outdoor Recreation July 31 and Jan. 31 $500,000 Not Applicable Indoor Facility July 31 $750,000 Not Applicable Small Community Jan. 31 $75,000 Not Applicable Urban Outdoor Feb. 28 $1,000,000 June 1, 2009 Recreation Urban Indoor July 31 $1,000,000 Not Applicable Recreation Regional This grant program is currently suspended CO-OP Feb. 1 and Oct. 1 $50,000 Not Applicable Recreation Trail May 1 $200,000 Not Applicable Boating Access Oct. 31 $500,000 Not Applicable Master Plan Submission Date is 60 Days Prior to Application Deadline. The Texas Recreation and Parks Account (TRPA) is funded through a portion of Texas sales tax received on select sporting good items. TRPA is administered by TPWD's Recreation Grants Branch and funds five grant programs. These grant programs include: Outdoor Recreation, Indoor Recreation (facility), Small Community, Regional, and Community Outdoor Outreach Program. Once your project has been approved, you will receive the Instructions for Approved Projects. This booklet is designed to provide step-by-step instructions for project administration through completion. It has several flow charts and a number of checklists that you will find helpful. You can print a set of these instructions for the person who will be responsible for grant coordination. • Instrurainns fnr AnnrnvPrl Pmiects _ PWD BK P4~~0_1146 http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/grants/trpa/ 10/06/2009 TPWD: TRPA Grants Page 2 of 7 LTraditio_nal" )__G_ _ra.nts • Section 6 Competitive ("Nontraditional"~ Grants • State Wildlife Grants _ _- - _ fs~_ Other Programs: • Education and Technical Assistance Programs • Sportfish_._Restoration Pro..gra_m_ ~L(Word 5.8 MB) Or Instructions for Approved_Projects -PWD BK P4000.-1146 ~(PDF 205.9 KB) ....................... TPWD Recreation Grants Branch sends out an electronic newsletter to announce grants, deadlines, and other related information. To subscribe to this (email) newsletter, please a-mail R.e..c.G.ran..ts and request to be added to the subscription list. If you have any questions, please e-mail__R.ecre_ation Grants or call 512/389-8224. Outdoor Recreation Grants This program provides 50% matching grant funds to municipalities, counties, MUDs and other local units of government with a population less than 500,000 to acquire and develop parkland or to renovate existing public recreation areas. There will be two funding cycles per year with a maximum award of $500,000. Eligible sponsors include cities, counties, MUDs, river authorities, and other special districts. Projects must be completed within three years of approval. Application deadlines are January 31st and July 31st each year (the master plans submission deadline is 60 days prior to application deadline). Award notifications occur 6 months after deadlines. For complete information on this land acquisition/park construction grant, please download the Outdoor Recreation Grant Application. • Outdoor Recreation Grant Application -PWD 1069-P4000 •Ir(Word 2.8 MB) Or • Outdoor Recreation_Grant_Application ._PWD .1._0.69-P4000 ~L(PDF 1.3 MB) Indoor Recreation Facility Grants This program provides 50% matching grant funds to municipalities, counties, MUDs and other local units of government with a population less than 500,000 to construct recreation centers, community centers, nature centers and other facilities (buildings). The grant maximum will increase to $750,000 per application. The application deadline is July 31st each year (with master plan submission deadline 60 days prior to application deadline). Award notifications occur the following January. For more information on this land acquisitionlfacility construction grant, please download the Indoor Facility Recreation Grant Application. • Indoor...Recreation _F_a_cility_Grant Application. _P..WD 1170 P40.0..0 .L-(Word 2.4 MB) Or ................ • Indoor_Recreation.._Facl_ity_Grant._Application._._-._PWD___1.1..70.-P4000 j.(PDF 1 MB) Small Community Grants http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/grants/trpa/ 10/06/2009 TPWD: TRPA Grants Page 3 of 7 This grant program was created to meet the recreation needs of small Texas communities with a population of 20,000 and under. The grant provides 50% matching grant funds to eligible municipalities and counties. The maximum award will be $75,000. Funds must be employed for development or beautification of parkland. Eligible projects include ball fields, boating, fishing, and hunting facilities, picnic facilities, playgrounds, swimming pools, trails, camping facilities, beautification, restoration, gardens, sports courts and support facilities. The deadline for this program is January 31st each year. • Small_Community Recreation Grant Application- PWD-1071.- P4000 ~(W_ ord 4:5 MB) or Small Community Recreation Gran..t Applcatoonn...._-PWiD-1071_- P. 4000. j.(PDF 442:4 KB) • Small Communes Recreation Grant Supplemental _Information_- PWD-1.071A__P4000 a.(word 483 KB) or • Small Comm..u_nity Recreation Grant Su..p.p..lemental Information.- PWD-1071A-P4000 1(PDF 334:4 KB) Urban Outdoor Recreafion Grants Grants are available to specific cities and counties over 500,000 in population for the acquisition and development of park land. This assistance program is distributed in the form of 50% matching grant funds up to $1,000,000. Local governments must apply, permanently dedicate project areas for public recreational use, and assume responsibility for operation and maintenance. The deadline for this program is February 28th each year. • Urban_Outdoor__Recreat~on...Grant_Application - PWD_11.89 P4000 ~(VNOrcI 2:7 MB) or • Urban Outdoor.Recreation Grant_A.pplication -_PWD 1.1__89_ P40...0...0 j.(PDF 1.3 MB) ................ Urban Indoor Recreation Facility Grants Grants are available to specific cities and counties over 500,000 in population for the acquisition, construction or renovation of indoor recreation facilities. This assistance is in the form of 50% matching grant funds up to $1,000,000. Local governments must apply, permanently dedicate the building for public recreational use, and assume responsibility for operation and maintenance. Special application deadline of January 31st, 2009 with an annual application deadline of July 31 beginning in 2009. • Urban Lndoor Recreation Grant Application -_PWD 1190-P400.0 •-(WOrd 2:9 MB) Or • lJ.rban Indoor Recreation Grant_A. pplicaton - PWD_1190..-P4000_ http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/grants/trpa/ 10/06/2009 TPWD: TRPA Grants j•(FpF 1 .3 MB) Regional Grants Page 4 of 7 This grant program was created to assist local governments with the acquisition and development of multi-jurisdictional public recreation areas in the metropolitan areas of the state. It allows cities, counties, water districts, and other units of local government to acquire and develop parkland. The program provides 50% matching fund, reimbursement grants to eligible local governments for both active recreation and conservation opportunities. Master plans submission deadline is 60 days prior to application deadline. Grants are awarded yearly by TPW Commission when funds are available. This program is currently inactive, but may be reinstated in 2009. Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Grants The CO-OP grant helps to introduce under-served populations to the services, programs, and sites of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. This is not a land acquisition or construction grant; this is only for programs. Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations, schools, municipalities, counties, cities, and other tax-exempt groups. Minimum grant requests are $5,000 and maximum grant requests are $50,000. The application deadline is February 1 st and October 1st with awards on April 15th and December 15th. The Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) will be conducting grant writing workshops around the state to help applicants prepare for upcoming deadlines. Applicants will be able to apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to expose participants to environmental and conservation programs as well as outdoor recreation activities. The following Grant Writing Workshops are scheduled and more will be added soon. To register, please call 512-389-8224 or email your name, organization and phone number to rec.grants(c~tpwd.state.tx.us . Tuesday, June 9, 2009 gam-12pm Corpus Christi Museum of Science and Na#ural History 1900 N. Chaparral Corpus Christi, TX 78401 361-826-4667 • Wednesday, June 24, 2009 gam-12pm Landa Park Aquatic Complex 350 Aquatic Circle New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-221-4360 http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/grants/trpa/ 10/06/2009 TPWD: TRPA Grants • Wednesday, July 1, 2009 gam-12pm Rio Grande Council of Governments 1100 N Stanton, Ste. 610 EI Paso, TX 79902 915-533-0998 • Wednesday, July 29, 2009 gam-12pm Panhandle Regional Planning Commission 415 W. West 8th Ave. Amarillo, TX 79101 806-372-3381 • Wednesday, August 19, 2009 gam-12pm Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center -Salt Marsh Room 1724 Market Street Baytown, TX 77520 281-420-7128 • Wednesday, August 26, 2009 gam-12pm Kidd Springs Park 711 Canty Street Dallas, TX 75211 469-877-9433 Page 5 of 7 • Commu_nity_Outdoor._Outreach Program_._Grant._Applic...a#on....-.._.P...W.D. 1066 ~.(WOfd 291 :5 KB) Or • Co_mmunity_._O_u_.tdoor Outreac.h_Program._G.rant_Applc_.ation__-.._P...WD 1066 j(PDF 1.69:4 KB) Recreational Trail Grants TPWD administers the National Recreational Trails Fund in Texas under the approval of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This federally funded program receives its funding from a portion of federal gas taxes paid on fuel used in non-highway recreational vehicles. The grants can be up to 80% of project cost with a maximum of $200,000 for non-motorized trail grants and currently there is not a maximum amount for motorized trail grants (call 512-389-8224 for motorized trail grant funding availability). Funds can be spent on both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail projects such as the construction of new recreational trails, to improve existing trails, to develop trailheads or trailside facilities, and to acquire trail corridors. Application deadline is May 1st each year. Download Recreational Trail Grant Application: • Recreational Trail Gra_nt_Applicaton. PWD_1_0.67..4(word 1.71.:5 KB) http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/grants/trpa/ 10/06/2009 TPWD: TRPA Grants or Page 6 of 7 Recreational. Trai(Grant Applica..ton -PWD 1067 1(PDF 101.a tcs) Boating Access Grants This grant program provides 75% matching grant funds for the construction of public boat ramp facilities throughout Texas. Local government sponsors must make an application, provide the land, provide access to the proposed boat ramp, supply 25% of the development costs, and accept operation and maintenance responsibilities for a minimum 25-year period. These funds are allocated annually through the federal Sport Fish Restoration Act. The deadline for this program is October 31st each year. Download Boating Access Grant Application: Boating Access Grant Application_-PWD 1068 l(word 1.2 MB) or Boatin Access_Grant_Application_PWD_1.0.6.8 Jr(PpF 1.5 MB) Boat Sewage Pumpout Grants Federal funds through the Clean Vessel Act of 1992 allow private marinas and local governments to receive grants to install boat sewage pumpout stations in Texas. Pumpout Grants are distribu#ed on a first-come, first- served basis and can constitute up to 75% of all approved project costs. These grants provide funds for the construction and/or renovation, operation, and maintenance of pumpout and portable toilet dump stations. Priority consideration will be given to applications which provide pumpout facilities under federally approved state master plans. Proposals offering the greatest benefit to the intended waters and the general public will also take precedence. All recreational vessels must have equal access to pumpout stations funded under the Clean Vessel Act. These stations will be marked on all nautical charts. A maximum fee of $5.00 may be charged by operators to cover use and maintenance costs. Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants TPWD administers the Texas apportionments of LWCF through the Texas Recreation Park Account. If you are applying for an Indoor Grant, Outdoor Grant, or Small Community Grant, TPWD may consider your application for LWCF funding. You do not need to submit a separate application. 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