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QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS <br />All applications must address each of the following five qualifying requirements. <br />Failure to provide information on each of the requirements will result in the <br />disqualification of the application. <br />Please complete each section as outlined in the instructions. <br />34. <br />Project Description: <br />The City of Ramsey is seeking funding assistance to construct a new 1.3 mile trail from Elmcrest <br />Park in central Ramsey to the Trott Brook Greenway to the north, as well as to add restrooms at <br />Elmcrest Park to provide a trail user amenity. The proposed trail will generally be located along <br />the western side of MN Hwy 47 /St. Francis Boulevard. This trail project is designed primarily as <br />an off -road, multi -use trail on City -owned property along the western side of MN Hwy 47 /St. <br />Francis Boulevard. <br />The City's Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan is based upon the National Recreation and Park <br />Association Standards, which calls for trails to be located so that they connect important <br />community features. This proposed trail is a critical north -south trail connection for the eastern <br />portion of the community that will enable connections to Elmcrest Park, the Trott Brook <br />Greenway, Rivers Bend Park (community park), Fox Park, Ramsey Elementary School, Rum <br />River Boy Scout Camp, and commercial nodes along MN Hwy 47 /St. Francis Boulevard. At this <br />time there are no other complete north -south trails in the community. <br />The proposed project will also add much needed restroom facilities at Elmcrest Park. As the only <br />large park along Highway 47, Elmcrest Park is poised to become an important trailhead for the <br />City's overall park and trail system. (Presently the parking area is utilized as a trailhead for <br />snowmobilers.) Currently the park has soccer fields that are used by the Northern Lights Soccer <br />(NLS) Club weekly for their 38 teams (approximately 1,300 kids) in the spring and fall. The next <br />phase of the park's improvement would be the installation of a playground and restroom <br />facilities. <br />35. <br />Costs Associated with the Project: <br />The construction of the trail identified as part of this grant will cost $988,090. The City's match <br />will be provided through the City's Trail Fund. These funds will be budgeted for in 2011 and <br />available in 2012. The projected breakdown of costs include: <br />Mobilization and Surveying $ 46,300 <br />Clearing and Grubbing $ 2,250 <br />Earthwork $ 86,450 <br />Retaining Walls $ 45,000 <br />Utilities $ 6,000 <br />Trail Construction $ 166,200 <br />Revised 12/7/2010 <br />Page 3 <br />