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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT





 

DIVISION 6
DISTRIBUTION OF STATE FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO UNITS

OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION

736-006-0100
Purpose of Rule
This division establishes the procedures and standards used by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department when distributing state monies to eligible local governments for outdoor park and recreation areas and facilities, acquisition of property for park purposes, trails, bicycle recreation opportunities, non-motorized water-based recreation, and the process for establishing the priority order in which projects shall be funded.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 390.180

Stats. Implemented: ORS 390.180

Hist.: PRD 7-1999, f. & cert. ef. 11-23-99; PRD 6-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-5-04; PRD 4-2008, f. 2-15-08, cert. ef. 3-1-08
736-006-0105
Statutory Authority and Procedure
ORS 390.180 requires the Director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to adopt rules establishing procedures the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department shall use when the Department disburses money to local governments.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 390.180

Stats. Implemented: ORS 390.180

Hist.: PRD 7-1999, f. & cert. ef. 11-23-99; PRD 6-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-5-04
736-006-0110
Definitions
As used in this division, unless
the context requires otherwise:
(1) "Acquisition" — Means
the gaining of property rights, including but not limited to fee title or easements,
for public use.
(2) “Bicycle Recreation”
— Means the use of bicycles for enjoyment, social interaction, education,
or physical well-being while on recreational trails or paths that are not along
or adjacent to public roads or streets, and that are primarily recreational rather
than transportational in nature.
(3) "Commission" — Means
the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission.
(4) "Committee" — Means
the Local Government Grant Advisory Committee appointed by the Director to prioritize
local government project applications.
(5) "Conversion" — Means
the act of utilizing property acquired or developed using either Local Government
Grant Program funds or Land and Water Conservation Funds for purposes other than
public outdoor recreation uses.
(6) "Current Master Plan" —
Means a site-specific resource-based plan guiding recreational site acquisition,
development, protection, and management of park areas and facilities.
(7) "Department" — Means
the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD).
(8) "Development" — Means
the construction or rehabilitation of facilities necessary for the use and enjoyment
of public outdoor recreation resources.
(9) "Director" — Means
the Director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
(10) "Eligible Project" —
Means an acquisition, development, major rehabilitation undertaking, or planning
or feasibility studies which satisfies the requirements of the Local Government
Grant Program.
(11) "Force Account" —
Means the governmental entity's own work force performing project work rather than
contracting out for the services.
(12) "LWCF or Land and Water
Conservation Fund" — Means those funds made available to the state through
the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (Public Law 88-578).
(13) "Local Comprehensive Plan"
— Means the acknowledged comprehensive land use plan prepared by each local
jurisdiction within the state, as required by ORS chapter 197.
(14) “Local Governments”
— Means cities, municipal corporations, counties, political subdivisions,
park and recreation districts, port districts, and metropolitan service districts.
(15) "Local Government Grant
Policies and Procedures Manual" — Means a manual prepared by the Department
containing state and federal policies, procedures and instructions to assist local
government agencies wishing to participate in the Local Government Grant Program.
(16) "Local Government Grant
Program" — Means the program and process for distributing state monies to
eligible local governments for outdoor park and recreation areas and facilities
located on properties controlled or managed by the eligible local government.
(17) "Major Rehabilitation"
— Means the repair, restoration, or reconstruction of facilities, which is
necessitated by obsolescence, building code changes, or normal wear and tear not
attributed to lack of maintenance.
(18) "OPRD" — Means the
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
(19) “Outdoor Recreation”
— Means structured and unstructured leisure and fitness activities that occur
in open air and are not provided in a roofed and enclosed facility.
(20) "Project" — Means
the planning or feasibility study documents or the site and associated improvements
where acquisition, development, or major rehabilitation will occur.
(21) "Project Authorization"
— Means the State/Local Agreement that authorizes the project to begin effective
on or after the date signed by both the Director and Project Sponsor or their designee.
(22) "Project Sponsor" —
Means the recipient of the grant funds and the entity responsible for implementation
of the project and the maintenance and operation of the site.
(23) "SCORP" — Means the
Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan that is Oregon's basic five-year
plan for outdoor recreation and that provides the state with an up-to-date regional
information and planning tool serving as the basis by which all Oregon recreation
providers (state, federal, local, and private) catalogue and rank their recreation
needs, obtain funding through partnerships and grants, and affirm their respective
roles.
(24) "State/Local Agreement"
— Means the signed agreement between the Department and Project Sponsor, which
authorizes the project to begin on, or after the date signed by both the Director
and the Project Sponsor and that describes the contractual relationship and responsibilities
of the parties to the Project.
(25) "Sustainability" —
Means using, developing, protecting, and managing the resource in a manner that
enables people to meet current and future generation needs from the multiple perspective
of environmental, economic, and community objectives.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 390.180

Stats. Implemented: ORS 390.180

Hist.: PRD 7-1999, f. &
cert. ef. 11-23-99; PRD 6-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-5-04; PRD 1-2008(Temp), f.
2-15-08, cert. ef. 3-1-08 thru 8-1-08; PRD 5-2008, f. & cert. ef. 5-15-08; PRD
3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-12
736-006-0115
Apportionment of Monies Between Small and Large Grants
(1) Up to 15 percent of available
funds shall be set aside for small grants. Small grants are projects with a maximum
$75,000 grant request.
(2) Other than
for land acquisitions, the remainder of available funds shall be for large projects
with a maximum $750,000 grant request.
(3) A Project Sponsor may request grant
funding for land acquisitions in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
(4) In consultation with the
Committee, the Commission and the Director may set the maximum at less than that
above amounts based upon the availability of funds.
(5) Based on the quality and
quantity of Eligible Projects, the Committee, with concurrence of the Director,
may dedicate a portion of the funds for projects expected to be completed within
12 months of grant award.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 390.180

Stats. Implemented: ORS 390.180

Hist.: PRD 7-1999, f. &
cert. ef. 11-23-99; PRD 6-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-5-04; PRD 4-2008, f. 2-15-08,
cert. ef. 3-1-08; PRD 3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-12
736-006-0125
Application Procedure
The purpose of this rule is
to set forth requirements that must be met by local government applicants in submitting
an application for Local Government Grant Program funding assistance.
(1) Eligibility for Funding
Assistance. Public agencies eligible for state funding assistance are:
(a) Cities, Municipal Corporations;
(b) Counties, Political Subdivisions;
(c) Park and Recreation Districts;
(d) Port Districts;
(e) Metropolitan Service Districts.
(2) Matching Requirements:
(a) Cities and districts with
a population greater than 25,000 and counties with a population greater than 50,000
must provide a match of at least 50 percent of total project costs.
(b) Cities and districts with
a population between 5,000 and 25,000 and counties with a population between 30,000
and 50,000 must provide a match of at least 40 percent of total project costs..
(c) Cities and districts with
a population of less than 5,000 and counties with a population of less than 30,000
must provide a match of at least 20 percent of total project costs.
(d) If an applicant established
that a situation of extreme economic hardship impacts a project, the applicant may
request that the Director authorize a reduced match down to a minimum of 20 percent
of total project costs. The Director has sole discretion to authorize a reduced
match under this subsection based on consideration of the applicant’s request,
the project, and the project’s eligible match; the availability of funds;
the scope and need of projects available for funding; and the urgency and statewide
importance of prospective projects.
(e) The eligible match by the
Project Sponsor may include local budgeted funds, local agency labor or equipment,
federal revenue sharing, other eligible grants, state and county inmate labor, donated
funds, the value of private donated property, equipment, materials, labor, the value
of land acquired within the past six year period, cost of appraisals, pre-development
costs within the past two year period or any combination thereof. Engineering and
administration costs and costs incurred prior to the State/Local Agreement cannot
exceed 15 percent of the total project costs.
(3) Eligible Projects:
(a) Acquisition, development,
major rehabilitation, planning, or feasibility study projects that are consistent
with the outdoor recreation goals and objectives contained in the SCORP, the recreation
elements of local comprehensive plans and local master plans or both. Projects may
support traditional outdoor recreation settings such as parks, or funds may be provided
for: projects that ensure natural and cultural resource protection while maintaining
public access for recreation; projects that protect public open space; bicycle recreation;
non-motorized water recreation; trails for non-motorized recreation; or emerging
new outdoor recreation trends. Only outdoor park and recreation areas and facilities
are eligible.
(b) Water based outdoor recreation
facilities such as short-term transient moorages and non-motorized boat and watercraft
projects, trails, support facilities for non-motorized water recreation, and water
access.
(4) Planning Requirements. Project
Sponsors participating in the funding assistance program must show that:
(a) There is a current master
plan in effect and that the project is consistent with the local comprehensive land
use plan and SCORP,
(b) There is not a current master
plan in effect, but the project is consistent with the local comprehensive land
use plan and SCORP, or
(c) The project request is for
planning assistance.
(5) Application Form. All applications
for funding assistance for outdoor park and recreation program projects must be
submitted on forms as prescribed and supplied by the Department. All applications
must be consistent with the Local Government Grant Policies and Procedures Manual
and contain the following information:
(a) Program narrative;
(b) Environmental assessment;
(c) Vicinity map;
(d) Project boundary map;
(e) Civil Rights compliance;
(f) Copy of property deed or
lease or formal and binding control and tenure agreement showing cooperation with
the landowner to ensure long-term use, generally not less than 25 years, of facilities
for public recreation;
(g) Preliminary plans and specifications
for construction projects;
(h) Estimate of development
costs and project construction schedule;
(i) Copy of property Purchase
Agreement (for acquisitions only);
(j) Local/County Planning Department
Certification/Review;
(k) All required permits and
certifications as identified in the Local Government Grant Policies and Procedure
Manual;
(l) Government-to-Government
Inquiries (Tribal) — Certification to the Department that the Project Sponsor
has communicated their grant proposal to the appropriate federally recognized tribe
for the review and determination of tribal interest or concern for those areas of
known or suspected tribal archeological resources.
(m) Other documentation that
may be required by the Department.
(6) Project Award Procedure:
(a) Upon receipt of the application
by the Department, the Grants Program staff shall perform a technical review of
all applications and forward eligible large grant applications to the Committee.
The Committee will meet to evaluate the applications and make recommendations to
the Director for Commission approval. The Commission may deny any or all recommendations
of the Committee.
(b) Project Sponsors with large
project grant requests may be expected to provide a presentation to the Committee
under a procedure established by the Department.
(c) Project Sponsors whose projects
have been approved by the Commission and are scheduled for funding assistance must
submit to the Department the following project information:
(A) Certification by project
sponsor of availability of local match;
(B) Preliminary plans and specifications
(for construction projects);
(C) Appraisal for acquisition
projects. Appraisals must conform to the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal
Land Acquisitions;
(D) Preliminary title report
for acquisitions;
(E) Verification that the applicant
has a Compliance Plan that meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 and its 2010 regulations.
(d) The Department will remove
those project applications from the Commission approved list that are unable to
provide the required documentation required in subsection (c) of this section.
(e) In the event that the funding
assistance available cannot fully fund the last priority project, a Project Sponsor
may be given the option of reducing the scope of the project. The Department, at
its discretion, may pass the available funds to another priority project or hold the remaining funds and combine them with the next
planned distribution of funds.
(f) Projects that do not receive funding
assistance for the fiscal year submitted will be returned to the applicant without
prejudice.
(7) Project Agreement:
(a) A signed State/Local Agreement
shall constitute project authorization. No grant funds may be disbursed without
a signed State/Local Agreement from the Department.
(b) The Project Sponsor shall
have six months from the date of authorization to begin substantial work (e.g. the
award of contracts or completion of at least 25 percent of the work, if done by
force account). The Department may cancel a grant when the Project not conforming
to this schedule, unless the Project Sponsor provides substantial justification
to warrant an extension.
(c) The Project Sponsor shall
complete and bill all projects by the dates as specified in the State/Local Agreement.
(d) The Department may inspect
all projects.
(e) Partial payments up to 90
percent of the grant amount may be billed during the project for work completed.
Final payment will be made upon certification of project completion by the Project
Sponsor. Real property acquisitions may receive the full grant amount if the funds
are to be dispersed in escrow for the closing of a property acquisition.
(f) The Department may provide
the Project sponsor partial payments of up to 25 percent of the grant amount after
the Department issues the Notice to Proceed and in advance of work completed if
a general contractor requires advanced funding prior to construction/development
work or ordering materials/supplies.
(g) Project amendments that
increase the Local Government Grant award amount will generally not be allowed.
(h) The Project Sponsor must
submit requests for time extensions to complete work to the Department in writing
and must be approved prior to the expiration of the approved project period as set
forth in the State/Local Agreement.
(8) The Project Sponsor shall
install and maintain throughout the life of the agreement appropriate signage for
each project indicating the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Grant Program's
assistance and shall certify that signage is in place prior to requesting final
payment.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 390.180

Stats. Implemented: ORS 390.180

Hist.: PRD 7-1999, f. &
cert. ef. 11-23-99; PRD 6-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-5-04; PRD 4-2008, f. 2-15-08,
cert. ef. 3-1-08; PRD 3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-12
736-006-0130 [Renumbered to 736-006-0145]
736-006-0135 [Renumbered to 736-006-0150]
736-006-0140
Conversion Requirements
(1) Park and recreation areas and facilities must be dedicated for a minimum of 25 years for park and recreation purposes. Leases for federally owned property must be at least 25 years. If the current lease is within 5 years of termination, a letter of intent to renew the lease will be required from the federal agency. Project sponsors must insure that the land within the project boundary will be used only for park and recreational purposes, Project Sponsor controls or will control the land, and that the Project Sponsor will not change the use of, sell, or otherwise dispose of land within the project boundary, except upon written State approval. If the Project Sponsor converts land within the project boundary to use for other than outdoor park and recreation purposes or disposes of such land by sale or otherwise, applicant must provide replacement property within 24 months of either the conversion or the discovery of the conversion.
(2) If replacement property cannot be obtained within the 24 months, the Project Sponsor will provide payment of the grant program's prorated share of the current fair market value to OPRD. The prorated share is that percentage of the original grant (plus any amendments) as compared to the original project cost(s). The replacement property must be equal to the current fair market value of the converted property, as determined by an appraisal. The recreation utility of the replacement property must also be equal to that of the lands converted or disposed.
(3) If conversion should occur through processes outside of the Project Sponsor's control such as condemnation or road placement or realignment, the Project Sponsor will be required to pass through to OPRD the prorated share of whatever consideration is provided to the Project Sponsor by the entity that caused the conversion. The monetary value of whatever consideration provided by the taking entity will normally consist of the fair market value of the property established by an appraisal.
(4) Project Sponsors that have not addressed or submitted documentation to the Department or National Park Service (NPS) for review and approval of an active conversion through the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program or the Local Government Grant Program are not eligible to apply for Local Government Grant Program assistance.
(5) Project Sponsors who have addressed a conversion at the local level and have submitted documentation to the Department and/or NPS for review and approval of the conversion through the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program or the Local Government Grant Program may apply for funding assistance.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 390.180

Stats. Implemented: ORS 390.180

Hist.: PRD 6-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-5-04; PRD 4-2008, f. 2-15-08, cert. ef. 3-1-08
736-006-0145
Local Government Grant Advisory Committee
(1) The Committee shall be composed
of ten (10) members appointed by the Director to four-year terms and shall represent
the following interests:
(a) Counties east of the Cascade
Mountains;
(b) Counties west of the Cascade
Mountains;
(c) Cities under 15,000 people;
(d) Cities over 15,000 people;
(e) Park and Recreation Districts,
Metropolitan Service Districts or Port Districts;
(f) Oregon Parks and Recreation
Department;
(g) People with Disabilities;
and
(h) Three members of the public
at large, with at least one member who represents the ethnic diversity of the state's
population;
(i) The chair shall be appointed
by the Director from the Committee membership, considering the recommendations of
the Committee.
(2) Committee members shall
be selected for each position by:
(a) County representation shall
be from lists supplied by the Oregon Parks Association and the Association of Oregon
Counties;
(b) City representation shall
be from lists supplied by the Oregon Recreation and Park Association and the League
of Oregon Cities;
(c) Park and Recreation Districts,
Port Districts, or Metropolitan Service Districts representation shall be from a
list supplied by the Special Districts Association of Oregon;
(d) Representatives for Public
at Large, People with Disabilities, and the Department shall be selected by the
Director.
(3) The travel, meals and lodging
expenses of all members of the Committee will be reimbursed by the Department according
to the rates established by the Department of Administrative Services and approved
by the Director.
(4) Function of Local Government
Grant Advisory Committee:
(a) The Committee shall meet
upon the call of the Director. The Committee will establish a priority order of
eligible local government projects for state funding assistance and provide other
assistance as requested by the Department. The meeting will assure full and open
project selection processes that will include an outreach to citizens of the state.
(b) The Department will provide
public notice of all projects to be presented to the Committee at least 30 days
prior to their meeting.
(5) Priority Selection Criteria.
Large projects shall be prioritized by the Committee based on at least the following:
(a) Department review and recommendations,
including a technical review of each project to confirm eligibility of the local
government and the proposed project.
(b) The Committee shall score
all applications using project selection criteria, including but not limited to
the following:
(A) Extent the project demonstrates
user benefits, public interest and support;
(B)
Extent the project demonstrates conformance with local and state planning guidelines,
the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and local Park Master
Plans; all projects must be identified in local comprehensive plans and current
master plans;
(C) Financial considerations, including
cost/benefit ratio;
(D) Environmental assessment
as defined in the Local Government Grant Procedure Manual;
(E) Extent the project increases
outdoor recreation opportunity in the service area;
(F) Extent the Project Sponsor
employs the principles of sustainability in their project(s);
(G) How well the project's design
accommodates people with disabilities.
(c) Small project requests will
be scored and prioritized for funding by a committee appointed by the Director using
the above criteria in subsection (b) of this section.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 390.180

Stats. Implemented: ORS 390.180

Hist.: PRD 7-1999, f. &
cert. ef. 11-23-99 ; Renumbered from 736-006-0130, PRD 6-2004, f. & cert. ef.
5-5-04; PRD 3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 5-11-12
736-006-0150
Emergency Procedure
(1) Under certain conditions
such as, but not limited to, reduction or increase of these funds, an emergency
procedure for awarding or canceling grants may be initiated at the discretion of
the Director.
(2) In implementing the emergency
procedure, the Director shall consider the availability of funds; the scope and
need of projects available for funding; the urgency and statewide importance of
prospective projects; and the need to expend additional funds that may become available
in a timely manner. The Director may propose projects to the Commission for funding
under this section and the Commission may waive other requirements of this rule
for the purpose of obligating funds in a timely manner.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 390.180

Stats. Implemented: ORS 390.180

Hist.: PRD 7-1999, f. &
cert. ef. 11-23-99 ; Renumbered from 736-006-0135, PRD 6-2004, f. & cert. ef.
5-5-04; PRD 4-2008, f. 2-15-08, cert. ef. 3-1-08; PRD 3-2012, f. & cert. ef.
5-11-12

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