Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-165.15

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024

Rule 761-165.15 - Eligible project costs

(1)Land. Land acquisition costs including, but not limited to, appraisals, negotiation, compensation and cultural resources surveys necessary to comply with applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations are eligible project costs. Land may be acquired by lease, easement or fee simple and as allowed by Iowa Code section 6A.21. The performance of land negotiation and acquisition activities shall not be the responsibility of the department although the department may provide advisory services.

(2)Other eligible costs. Other project costs that are eligible for funding are limited to the following:

a. Trail surfacing, resurfacing, rehabilitation, modernization, upgrading and reconstruction, including pavement repairs and overlays and shoulder widening and stabilization; or initial trail construction including grading, drainage, paving and erosion control.

b. Bridge and culvert repair, modernization, replacement or initial construction.

c. Roadway intersection and interchange improvements, including warranted traffic signalization that is an integral part of the project.

d. Construction or improvement of rest areas, information centers, waysides, permanent interpretive displays, lighting and rest rooms, including the costs of utility connections that are an integral part of the project.

e. Design engineering costs leading to construction plan development and construction inspection costs directly associated with the project.

f Storm drainage and storm sewer costs to the extent needed for draining the trail.

g. Reconstruction or adjustment of utilities including but not limited to water, sanitary sewer, electric, telephone, and natural gas when utilities are located on private property and require replacement or relocation due to project construction; or said utilities are located in the public right-of-way and the utility is not required to relocate at its own expense.

h. Trail signs, fencing, landscaping, parking areas, and walkways.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-165.15

Amended by IAB August 30, 2017/Volume XL, Number 5, effective 10/4/2017