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7/27/16 Bond Referendum (CNCB) Matching Grant program for Local Governments 2016 Presented by Recreation Resources Service Workshop Agenda Introduction/CNCB Overview Funding Schedule Requirements and Resources Application


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Bond Referendum (CNCB) Matching Grant program for Local Governments 2016

Presented by Recreation Resources Service

Workshop Agenda

  • Introduction/CNCB Overview
  • Funding Schedule
  • Requirements and Resources
  • Application Components
  • Scoring System
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RRS Consultants CNCB Program Overview

  • March 15 – Approval by statewide election – includes $78

million for NC State Parks

  • $3 million is earmarked for projects which will “enable children
  • r veterans with disabilities to participate in recreation or

sports, regardless of their abilities”

  • Eligible applicants – counties, municipalities, & some public

authorities

  • Eligible projects – “build facilities or adapt existing facilities

that meet the unique needs of children or veterans with physical and developmental disabilities”

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CNCB Program Summary

  • Funding - $3 million to be distributed through the Parks and

Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF)

  • Maximum grant request amount - $500,000
  • Local match - $1 local for $4 PARTF funds (20%)
  • Parks and Recreation Authority allocates ALL funds from the P

arks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF)

CNCB Program Summary

The Connect NC Bond program is a one-time funding source for a specific purpose No land acquisition projects will be eligible Less planning and public involvement required (but obviously encouraged!) Less documentation of planning/public involvement required:

  • specific plans, surveys, or meetings info not required
  • instead, you will describe planning and public

involvement efforts

How the CNCB Grant Program is Different from Traditional PARTF

Differences:

  • CNCB Grant program is a one-time funding source
  • For specific purpose
  • No land acquisition projects are eligible

3 Step Guide to Developing a Competitive Application

  • 1. Plan a Successful Project
  • 2. Begin your application early

3.

  • 3. Wo

Work wi with your RRS consultant throughout the pr process!!!

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CNCB Grant Funding Schedule

  • Mid-June 2016 – DPR & RRS sent letters/emails to inform local

governments about this funding opportunity

  • July 20, 2016 – DPR & RRS staff conduct a workshop for local

governments to explain the CNCB program/application proces s and requirements

  • December 1, 2016 - Applications due by 5:00pm to

to th the ap applican ant’s regional al consultan ant at RRS. Must be received OR po postmarked d by by the de deadl dline.

  • February or March 2017 - Meeting of the Parks and Recreation

Authority to select grant recipients

Selecting CNCB Grant Recipients

Factors Considered by the PARTF Authority: 1.Project Description and Justification 2.Applicants Ranking based on the PARTF Scoring System 3.Geographic distribution of funds 4.The population of the applicant 5.Previous grant administration 6.The amount of funds requested 7.The amount of funds available

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Resources and Requirements

Pages 4-5

Accessibility in Public Parks (page 4)

  • Ma

Making Fa Facilities Accessible: All facilities funded by CNCB must “at a minimum” comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). 1) ADA Standard - index; 2) About ADA Standards; 3) Guidelines for Recreation Facilities (approaches/entrances; play areas; boating; fishing; golf; swimming pools; sports facilities (only entrances/movement and seating); and 4) Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Area (trails/trailheads/trail facilities; outdoor accessible routes; and outdoor constructed facilities – camping and picnic facilities, observation/viewing areas and beach access)

To Help Plan Your Facilities (page 4)

  • Universal Design Principles - from the Center for Universal Design, College
  • f Design at NCSU (brief overview);
  • Overview of the seven Principles of Universal Design by the Centre for

Excellence in Universal Design (UD guidelines);

  • *Ten Things to Know about Universal Design. (excellent resource to explain

UD);

  • *Universal Design in Public Park Settings. (excellent examples of UD

incorporated in public park settings);

  • *National Center on Accessibility comparing ADAAG with Universal Design

in Designing for Inclusive Play: Applying Principles of Universal Design to the Playground. . (provides excellent details for making a playground universally accessible); and

  • Capital Regional District Parks in Canada has created a Universal Access

Plan for its park system entitled Everyone’s Parks and Trails. (identifies UD criteria, audit of existing facilities, public involvement and establishing access priorities)

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Accessibility/Inclusion Success Ladder

ADA Minimal Guidelines Universal Design Exceeds ADA

“Shoot for the Sky”

Lowest Ladder Rung:

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 and 2010 ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) for Title II (State and Local Government) 1) Self Evaluation and Transition Plan required; 2) ADAAG based upon the needs of the average wheelchair (i.e. physical and mobility impairment) user

  • Fact – the majority of people with disabilities are ambulatory and

do not require a wheelchair

  • Guidelines are “prescriptive” – defined mainly in terms of

“MINIMUM” numbers and specific measurements allowed by law 3) ADAAG doesn’t include requirements for children/adults with Down syndrome, sensory disorders and visual and hearing impairments.

Compliance with ADA and ADAAG means…

  • Your local government has decided….
  • To do the worst/least that is allowed by law to create

accessibility

  • Which probably means you won’t meet the intent of the law

which is “inclusion” for everyone regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

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Committing to Universal Design Principles means...

  • Your local government has decided…..
  • To exceed the minimum requirements of the ADA and to

create greater inclusive accessibility for all people of all abilities, so everyone can participate (i.e. inclusion) and enjoy the same quality recreation experiences together!!!

  • UD is a holistic approach to design

Inclusive Universal Design – concepts to consider…

  • Easier to use by everyone together…
  • All people of all abilities…
  • All ages…
  • All skills…
  • Independent use…
  • Safe setting…
  • Intuitive…

Seven Principles of Universal Design (UD):

1- Equitable Use (design is useful and marketable to people with diverse

abilities)

2- Flexibility in Use (design accommodates a wide range of individual

preferences and abilities)

3- Simple and Intuitive (use of the design is easy to understand) 4- Perceptible Information (design communicates necessary info. to the

user)

5- Tolerance for Error (design minimizes hazards) 6- Low Physical Effort (design can be used efficiently and comfortably

with min. of fatigue)

7- Size and Space for Approach and Use

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Examples: Going Beyond ADA towards UD

Trails – ADA requires width of 36”, running slope up to 5% to 8.3%; cross slope no steeper than 5%, passing spaces provided every 1000 ft. and surfacing firm and stable. Beyond ADA – provide wider width so 2 people can walk side by side or people can pass (60”), close to level cross slopes and very gently running slopes, no steep sections, and larger (greater than 60” x 60”) level areas at all turns and intersections and unitary surfacing with contrasting color or texture treatment at intersections.

Picnic Facilities

  • ADA requires – when more than two picnic units are provided in

a picnic area, at least 20%, but no less than two of the picnic units must provide mobility features. Similar requirement is true for picnic amenities (tables, grills, fire rings, etc.)

  • Beyond ADA – all picnic areas are located on accessible routes,

all amenities are accessible, level routes onto picnic shelter, wid er routes & clear space with firm surface around all elements for easy movement, grills you can lower/raise with one hand, etc.

Playgrounds

  • ADA has an extensive listing of requirements pertaining to

accessibility to, within the play area and on the play equipment (including transfer platforms) and surfacing (including engineered wood fiber).

  • Beyond ADA – have both ramp and transfer access to all play

components, ramps to every “getting on spot” or “sit/stand & do it spot” of every play component, good variety of things to manipulate that make noise or music that are easy to operate with

  • ne hand, different high contrast colors for decks vs transfers so

kids with low vision can perceive a change in level, play panels located at heights for seated position or standing, etc.

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Playground Surfacing – Going Beyond

Only use unitary safety surfacing such as poured-in-place or rubber tiles, NOT any loose fill materials like shredded rubber, wood chips

  • r engineered wood fiber or any other non-unitary surface material.

Unitary surfacing also meets safety impact standards for falls and provides a surface that does not require constant care to maintain its usability.

Resources and Requirements ACCESSIBILITY - Page 4

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CNCB Application Components

Pages 6-13

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Application Components

Ch Checklist Ba Basic facts and assurances

Application Components

Pr Project Description and Ju Justifica cation – Pa Page 8 Ti Tip Communicate to the Authority why your community needs accessible facilities Also, why does your community need financial assistance to develop your project?

Application Components

Proof of Site Control - Page 9

  • 1. Park Boundary Map
  • 2. At

Attorney’s Ce Certification of Site Control and

  • 3. Site Control Documentation
  • Fee Simple Deed OR
  • Long-term Lease or Easement (30 years)
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Application Components

At Attorney’s Ce Certification of Site Co Control Form—Pa Page 9

Project Costs

1.

  • 1. In

Include a all c costs: : List all items proposed for funding and the estimated cost for each item on the form on page. 2.

  • 2. Ac

Accurate cost figures are important: Spend more time on getting good cost estimates, consider the impact of inflation 3.

  • 3. Be

Be Specific: Size of picnic shelter, number of camping sites, length and width of trails, paved or gravel parking lots. If building or renovating a community center or other recreatio n building, then you must submit floor plans for the building DETAILING ACCESSIBILITY COMPONENTS

  • 4. Contingency: Consider adding up to 5% of the project cost

Project Costs

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  • 5. In

Ineligible It Items: :

  • a. Sports equipment
  • b. Tools & Maintenance equipment
  • c. Office equipment & Indoor furniture

6.

  • 6. AD

ADA A Ac Accessible Routes 7.

  • 7. Pl

Planning Costs: Not to exceed 15% of the project cost

  • a. Architectural and engineering fees
  • b. Site plans
  • c. Design drawings
  • d. Construction management
  • e. Preparing project costs

**Planning costs are eligible if they are incurred within two years of the application deadline

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Project Costs

Co Cost Estimates 1.

  • 1. In

Include P Project T Title 2.

  • 2. Na

Name of Local Government 3.

  • 3. Da

Date the document was prepared

Site Plan

1.

  • 1. Nu

Number of Copies: 17 2.

  • 2. Si

Size: e: 8.5x11 OR 11x17 3.

  • 3. Ch

Checklist of Re Requ quirements: Follow instructions in bullet points 4.

  • 4. Co

Color-co coding: Follow instructions in bullet points * Sketches/accessibility details can also be provided as part of section D of the scoring system * Make sure site plan matches project costs

Site Vicinity Map

1.

  • 1. Nu

Number of copies: 4 2.

  • 2. Si

Size: e: 8.5x11 3.

  • 3. Ch

Checklist of Requirements: Follow instructions in bullet points and include all required elements *Make sure map includes street names

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CNCB Environmental Review

Pages 14-15

Environmental Review – Pages 14-15

  • Fill out review adequately and completely
  • Project Design should minimize adverse impacts on the

environmentally sensitive features of the site

  • Use Resources identified on Page 4 for assistance if needed in

completing the environmental review

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CNCB Scoring System for Grants

Pages 16-18

OVERVIEW

  • It is one of seven factors used by the Authority in selecting

grant recipients

  • Clear, concise, accurate information applicable to your project

should be addressed

  • Provide adequate documentation of your project meeting the

needs of children/veterans with disabilities

  • Explain how your project exceeds ADA and provides universal

design

Public Involvement – 20 Possible Points

Ø Identify local efforts Ø Include community support Ø Provide copies of documents and HIGHLIGHT and TAB those application sections Ø Maximum: 2 pages, 10 font Ø Include Title Page, Applicant Name and Project Name

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Planning – 25 Possible Points

Ø Describe the primary function of the project site and explain the consistency with adopted recreation master plans Ø List priorities and objectives for expanding community accessibility and explain how they were developed and who was involved Ø List what Standards for Accessible Design are fulfilled through this proposed project Ø Maximum: 2 pages, 10 font Ø Include Title Page, Applicant Name and Project Name

Recreation Facilities – 30 Possible Points

Ø Describe the recreational facilities Ø Identify how recreational facilities will meet needs and enable participation Ø Include any new programs resulting from project Ø Maximum: 2 pages, 10 font Ø Include Title Page, Applicant Name and Project Name

Accessibility Features – 15 Possible Points

The North Carolina Connect North Carolina Bond Gran t Program requires facilities used to support programs and services to meet at least the minimum requirements found in 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The minimum requirements for many park and recreation areas are identified in the following checklists.

  • 1. Complete any of the following checklists that are applicable to your project. For each

checklist, include a title identifying the applicant name and the project name. ADA Accessibility Checklists If there are other components of your project that are not addressed by these checklists, please use the following link for a complete list of checklists to evaluate recreation facilities for accessibility.

  • 2. Identify features of your project that will offer accessible features that

go beyond the minimum requirements and/or incorporate some Universal Design Principles (see page 4).

  • Maximum: two pages, minimum 10 point font. Include a title or cover page identifying the

applicant name and the project name.

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Also, reference CPSC pub. #325 dealing with playground surfacing

Applicant’s commitment to operating and maintaining the project– 10 Possible Points

Full time parks and recreation department – 10 Points Full time staff such as public works – 7 Points Part time staff or contractual agreement – 3 Points Organized volunteer group – 1 Point

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Questions?