25! September 2020! Colorado Parks and Wildlife! State Trails Program! 13787 South Highway 85! !Littleton,CO 80125! Re: Resolution of Support! Pioneers Redefined - West End Trails Master Plan! ! Phase 2! !Dear Grant Selection Committee,! ! Montrose West Recreation has had a long and successful relationship with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife with the administration of grants for the Paradox Trail Reroute Project ( 2017) and Phase 1 of the West End Trails Master Development Project (2019). Our commitment to seeing the development of purpose built recreational trails close to our communities is strengthened by the strong support we are seeing from a variety of local civic and !commercial entities.! ! The Montrose West Recreation Board of Directors reiterated that commitment at their last regular board meeting on August 31, 2020 by passing unanimously a motion to seek another CPW Planning Grant to continue Phase 2 of the West End Trails Master Development Plan. If we are successful, we will create a fund surpassing $100,000 which will be used to conduct flagging of the 58 miles of proposed trail corridor along with NEPA required surveys of those corridors. Your continued support of this project is both essential and appreciated by our communities as we work hard !to add to our economy a mix of outdoor recreational opportunities.! ! I have been heavily involved with all aspects of this project since its inception and have witnessed the change that has come to our communities with renewed hope and a desire that outdoor !recreation can offer our struggling economy. ! ! Thank you for considering our proposal.! Sincerely,! ! ! ! ! ! Paul Koski, Board President! ! Montrose West Recreation, Inc.! EXHIBIT A
PLANNING AND SUPPORT GRANT GRANT APPLICATION CHECK LIST
MANDATORY: Signed letter of resolution from Governing Body that includes resources/support committed to the project Exhibit A – Application Exhibit B – Budget (Unprotected Excel CPW form) Maps/Photos/Graphics [Separate PDF document(s)] DO NOT combine with application. Letters of Support (maximum of 5). No letters from clubs, groups or individuals who are specifically working on the project. Project should be completed within 2.5 years from receiving grant. Required MATCH funding is secured, including CASH match funds. CPW Area Manager was contacted about the project by September 8th and applicant has discussed the project with them (not required for support grants) Note: ALL projects will be reviewed by CPW for wildlife impacts.
ADDITIONAL PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS: Youth Corps or youth organization will be used on the project (name of organization). Volunteers will be utilized on the project (name of organization). EXHIBIT A
NON-MOTORIZED PLANNING/SUPPORT APPLICATION Applicant or Organization Name: Mailing Address: Applicant Lead Contact Name: Title: Is this the primary contact Telephone: Email: for this grant: YES NO OFFICIAL USE ONLY – DUNS # (IF REQUIRED): PROJECT MANAGER (this person will have day-to-day responsibility for the project) Name: Complete Mailing Address: Telephone: Email: PRIMARY PARTNER INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)
Name: Mailing Address:
Partner Contact Name: Title: Is this the primary contact Telephone: Email: for this grant: YES NO
Project Title: Grant Request: $ Match Amount (Min. 30%): $ Total Project Cost: $
Project Description: Please write a 3-4 paragraph description of your project and the expected accomplishments. Be sure to include Who, What, When, and Where.) This is your scope of work. (This section is not the place to talk about the project background, the benefits, the funding, or anything other than the actual work to be accomplished. Please address this information in question #1 of the Selection Criteria.)
WHO? Who will complete the work and who will oversee the project? Provide a description of your community or organization, highlighting its mission and purpose.
WHAT? Explain what you are going to do or accomplish. What is the goal or the reason for your project? Break down the project into a list of specific activities to be completed. These should be quantifiable items that correspond to the categories on your budget page. Include quantity or quality as part of your description of work to be performed. How long? How many? How many feet? How many miles? What materials will be used? Is a specific standard or guideline being used?
WHERE? Explain in detail the location of your project. Where is the project located? What county? What National Forest/ BLM Field Office? Provide the names of the trail(s) or trail system and where the work will be performed? What agency manages or is responsible for the land the project is on?
DEFINITIONS? Please define all acronyms and specialized terms that are used in your project description. EXHIBIT A
Project Description
Previous CPW grants awarded (last 3 years) List award year, category and project name EXHIBIT A
LAND OWNERSHIP 1. Provide the name/s of the property owners: 2. The trail corridor is controlled by: Fee Simple Lease Easement License Right-of-Way Other: PROJECTED USER INFORMATION (Please check all that apply) Hiking Motorcycling Equestrian
Walking Four-Wheeling ADA Accessible
Running All-Terrain Vehicle Paddling
Skateboarding Snowmobiling Other
In-Line Skating Snowshoeing Other
Biking X-Country Skiing Other TRAIL SURFACE Asphalt Concrete Other
Natural Crusher Fines Other PROJECT LOCATION (For multiple project sites attach a separate list.) Nearest Town or City:
County:
Latitude & Longitude Coordinates (in decimal degrees):
State Congressional District (https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members):
Please fill out estimated numbers for all the applicable categories for your project (mark n/a for planning grants):
Acreage of new trailhead Miles of trail being planned
Miles of new trail construction Miles of trail maintenance
Miles of inter-connecting trail Miles of trail reroute
Miles of trail to be decommissioned Miles of trail to be restored
Miles of trail to be signed Miles of trail grooming
Other Other
Applicant Authorized Signature: ______Date: ______(From Applicant Organization)
Land Agency Authorized Signature: ______Date: ______(From project location land agency, if different from applicant) EXHIBIT A TIMELINE
Provide a timeline estimate using the following form. Remember that the project is to be completed within two and a half years of the award date. Any proposed changes, including extensions or modifications in the project timeline, must be requested in writing and approved in advance by the State Trails Program.
PRELIMINARY TIMELINE ESTIMATE
Jul- Oct- Jan- Apr- Jul- Oct- Jan- Apr- Jul- Oct- TASK Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec 2021 2021 2022 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 Project Initiation
Mobilization
Construction Phase
Administrative Close-
Out Grand Opening
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PLANNING AND SUPPORT GRANT SCORING CRITERIA
All applicants must respond to the following selection criteria questions in eight pages or less. Use the numbered blank pages at the end of this section. This application will be scored on a 100 point basis. The maximum number of points that can be awarded for each question is shown in parentheses. Each project will be reviewed by outside reviewers and CPW Trails Program staff. Projects will be ranked according to reviewer and staff scores.
Grant review subcommittee members review and score grant applications based on the totality of information available. This may include not only the answers provided to the application questions, but also additional information provided to the review subcommittee from agency staff and subcommittee member knowledge and information that is relevant to the proposed project.
Failure to provide a response to any question (unless otherwise noted) will reduce your project’s score. Please read and understand all application questions prior to answering. Respond in 12 point font. Reference all attachments.
1. COMMUNITY NEED & BENEFIT (15 points) Summarize the community need for the project. Letters of support should clearly document this need. How will this project specifically address the needs described? What are the benefits of this effort to trail users and groups in the communities, region, and/or state? Describe how the planning project will involve local community connectivity and how communities will benefit from the project. How will community health benefits and the equity of underserved communities be considered, evaluated, and prioritized in the plan? Will underserved communities be involved in decision making processes (i.e. where trails will be located, what they will look like, recreation prioritization, etc.) through citizen advisory boards or other means of public involvement?
2. URGENCY (5 points) Why is it important to undertake this planning effort now, instead of at a later time? Please describe any elements that make this project urgent or timely and any associated loss of match funding or opportunity. List and describe the match contributions to be provided to the project in addition to those necessary to meet the minimum required 30% match, and the importance of these contributions.
3. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS (15 points) Explain the extent to which this project focuses on regional trail and resource planning. How will the plan evaluate multiple trail systems’ cumulative impacts together in a comprehensive plan? How will trail development be evaluated and balanced with existing trail system management, wildlife and natural resource conservation, and long term maintenance? Please include a map of the proposed area including any existing roads and trails.
4. WILDLIFE & NATURAL RESOURCES (15 points) How do you intend to engage CPW staff in the planning process? How were impacts to wildlife and habitat evaluated, avoided, and/or minimized? What factors were considered to avoid large blocks of less disturbed sensitive environmental resources such as wildlife habitat or wetlands in the planning process?
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What aspects were considered to evaluate wildlife connectivity across the landscape and to avoid and/or minimize the potential for fragmentation? If necessary, describe any plans for avoiding and/or minimizing wildlife and natural resource impacts. Describe how the applicant will help support the land manager in implementation. For example, if a seasonal closure is recommended, what are the dates and how will it be implemented to be effective (signage, gates, game cameras, etc.)?
5. COLLABORATION (15 points) Explain the extent to which the project demonstrates unique, innovative, and/or important multi- agency, organization and/or private partnerships. Describe how these partnerships will be a benefit to the planning project, development, and long term management/maintenance of the trail systems. Partnerships may include public agencies, conservation groups, stewardship groups, recreational groups, environmental groups, non-profit organizations, schools, businesses, and/or individuals.
6. IMPLEMENTATION (15 points) How does this project tie into existing trail management plans and demonstrate a significant improvement to community trail systems and larger connectivity throughout communities and existing trail systems? Describe how the planning project will lead to trail system improvements, the development of tangible trails, trailheads, amenities, or recreation projects in the area. What are potential sources of funding and resources for both trail construction and long term maintenance and how will these be considered and incorporated into the planning process? Is there committed funding and/or personnel and volunteer stewardship resources to support the long term maintenance of a potential trail?
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (10 points) Public comment is mandatory for all projects. If user conflicts are identified, how will they be address and managed? What stakeholders will be consulted to help decide upon objectives, strategies, and criteria? How will you engage stakeholders, land agency (municipalities, counties, federal) staff, and the community in the planning process? Do you anticipate public opposition to this plan or its implementation? If so, how will that be addressed? Will a professional consultant be hired to help facilitate this process?
8. PLANNING PROCESS & OUTCOME (10 points) Describe the strategy for monitoring and evaluating project planning, including how success of the planning effort will be defined and measured. What tangible or measureable products will result from this planning project? What is the anticipated timeline of the process and necessary reviews (such as NEPA if on federal land)? In analyzing options for the project, discuss how different alternatives for trail development will be evaluated in the planning process.
List (in bulleted form) and provide a brief, specific description for each: • Objectives • Tasks • End products and/or deliverables that will result from this planning effort
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1. COMMUNITY NEED & BENEFIT (15 points) EXHIBIT A
2. URGENCY (5 points) EXHIBIT A
3. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS (15 points)
EXHIBIT A
4. WILDLIFE & NATURAL RESOURCES (15 points)
EXHIBIT A
5. COLLABORATION (15 points) EXHIBIT A
6. IMPLEMENTATION (15 points)
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT (10 points) EXHIBIT A
8. PLANNING PROCESS & OUTCOME (10 points)
Exhibit B Pioneer's Redefined-West End Trails Master Plan Budget Form - Project Name: Phase 2 CPW Trails Date Total Project Total Funding SOURCE OF FUNDS Grant Request Secured Match [B] ($) [C] [A] CASH CPW Non-Motorized Planning Grant $ 45,000.00 $ 45,000.00 West End Pay It Forward Trust 10/1/2020 $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 Telluride Foundation 10/1/2020 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 Montrose West Recreation 10/1/2020 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 IN-KIND Montrose West Recreation - Admin 8/31/2020 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 Project Coordinator 9/21/2020 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 West End Trails Alliance 9/30/2020 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 Telluride Foundation-Vista Intern 10/1/2020 $ 2,250.00 $ 2,250.00 TOTAL SOURCES OF FUNDS $ 45,000.00 $ 71,250.00 $ 116,250.00
Total Project Total Funding Balance [CASH] Description of Work Qty Unit Unit Price Total (B*D) CPW Funds Match ($) ($) [should be 0] CATEGORY 1-Contracted Services Identify as: Youth Corps, Engineering, Contractor, etc. Trail Layout Consultant - flagging 1 EA $ 39,020.00 $ 39,020.00 $ 39,020.00 $ 39,020.00 0 Cultural Survey Contractor - includes: 1 EA $ 34,800.00 $ 34,800.00 $ 34,800.00 $ 34,800.00 0 Walking survey 100 ft wide corridor $ - $ - 0 Inventory report based on survey $ - $ - 0 Preparation for EA $ - $ - 0 Biological Survey Contractor - includes: 1 EA $ 31,180.00 $ 31,180.00 $ 10,200.00 $ 20,980.00 $ 31,180.00 0 Walking survey of vegetation $ - $ - 0 Migratory birds $ - $ - 0 Wildlife- terrestrial $ - $ - 0 Preparation for EA $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - 0 Category 2 - Salary/Wages $ - $ - 0 CATEGORY 3-Materials/Supplies Identify as: Signs, crusherfines, native seed, weed barrier, etc. $ - $ - 0 Additional Categories $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - 0 USE OF FUNDS - CASH SUBTOTAL $ 45,000.00 $ 60,000.00 $ 105,000.00
Total Funding Balance [IN-KIND] Description of Work Qty Unit Unit Price Total (B*D) ($) [should be 0] Category 1 - Contracted Services Project Coordinator 153.84 HR $ 32.50 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 0 $ - $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - $ - 0 Category 2 - Salary/Wages Telluride Foundation-Vista Intern 93.20 HR $ 24.14 $ 2,250.00 $ 2,250.00 $ 2,250.00 0 Montrose West Recreation - Admin 82.85 HR $ 24.14 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 0 $ - $ - $ - 0 Category 3 - Materials/Tools $ - $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - $ - 0 Additional Categories West End Trails Alliance - scouting 82.85 HR $ 24.14 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 0 $ - $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - $ - 0 IN-KIND SUBTOTAL $ 11,250.00 $ 11,250.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 45,000.00 $ 71,250.00 $ 116,250.00 30% REQUIRED MATCH $ 13,500.00
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United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Uncompahgre Field Office 2465 South Townsend Ave Montrose, CO 81401
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, State Trails Program 13787 S. Hwy 85 Littleton, CO 80125
Trails Grant Committee:
The Bureau of Land Management, Uncompahgre Field Office (UFO) fully supports Montrose West Recreation’s (MWR) application for a planning grant for trails in the West End area. This planning grant would be the next phase following the West End Trails Master Plan, which was completed in 2020.
The UFO and MWR have worked on numerous projects over the years to increase and improve recreational opportunities on public lands in the “West End” area of Montrose County. The BLM supports the efforts of the West End communities to diversify their economic opportunities and quality of life through development of high-quality recreation amenities. My staff and I look forward to working on phase two of this project with MWR. Comprehensive survey data for sensitive resources and trail alignment proposals designed with those resources in mind, will help ensure well informed decision making in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. The UFO will work to support MWR as they complete this necessary groundwork and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them on this project.
We hope that you will look favorably upon our request. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Gregory Larson Field Manager Uncompahgre Field Office
Camp V | Naturita, CO | campv.com
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, West End Trails Master Plan – Phase 2 13787 S. Hwy 85 Littleton, CO 80125
23 September 2020
Dear Trails Grant Committee:
Greetings!
My name is Natalie Binder and I am the co-founder of CampV – a new boutique camp project just outside of Naturita, Colorado. We are currently restoring 14 historic mining cabins and developing a camp experience with emphasis on connecting guests to the outdoors.
The purpose of this letter is to express our support for MWR’s phase 2 of the West End Trails Project, which will eventually lead to the implementation of a multi-use trails system in the Naturita Flats and Sawtooth regions.
Montrose West Recreation has Camp V’s full support for this planning grant because of the multiple benefits and impact it will have on the community, access to public lands and much needed economic diversification for a community that has lost much of its job base with the recent closing of the Tri State Power Plant. The connectivity of these trails through CampV and the Town of Naturita will have a positive impact on all trail users and guests of CampV as we will market to bikers and outdoor enthusiasts. In addition, this will give trail users better access and prevent bikers from having to ride along the narrow highway or find extra parking. I can be reached via mobile or email if you have any further questions and appreciate you taking the time to read our letter of support for an important trails project.
Sincerely,
Natalie Binder On behalf of CampV
CampV.com [email protected] 970.708.7742
PROMOTING AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, and
PRESERVATION of our area’s PAST and PRESENT.
P.O. Box 913 Nucla, Colorado 81424 (970)865-2100 rimrocker.org [email protected]
September 24, 2020 Colorado Parks and Wildlife 13787 S. Hwy 85
The Rimrocker Historical Society of Western Montrose County is proud to support Phase 2 of Montrose West R ’s West End Trails Project. This project will eventually lead to the -use trails system in the Naturita Flats and Sawtooth regions. Rimrocker Historical Society is a recognized tourism promoter on the West End of Montrose County. MWR revenue streams to the West End. We feel it is vital to the growth and development of the West End to encourage diverse and sustainable development projects. This second phase of the West End Trails Project will make use of which we already enjoy in the West End. mine and power plant, our small businesses will need any boost to the economy that they can As we well know, the success of our small businesses and non- being of the wonderful people who make the West End their home. The Rimrocker Historical Society whole heartedly supports Phase 2 of MWR’s West End Trails
Sincerely,
Jane Thompson
Jane Thompson, President Rimrocker Historical Society of Western Montrose County www.rimrocker.org